Off-season travel comes with its own advantages. With fewer tourists, lower prices, and a more relaxed atmosphere, it offers travelers the chance to experience a destination at their own pace. But on the flip side, it comes with challenges, and at the top of the list are seasonal conditions. ...
President Marcos has authorized the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary to delegate the approval of foreign travel requests of local government officials. Through Administrative Order No. 47, Marcos allowed the DILG Secretary to delegate the approval to designated...
Disney Store by SM, the official home to shop the stories you love from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars in the Philippines, is collaborating with SMAC to offer members a chance to win a family getaway to Hong Kong Disneyland. Until Sept. 30, 2026, SMAC and SMAC Prestige members who spend a...
Most resorts sell rooms. Plantation Bay, A Real Resort With A Real Spa has always sold something far more elusive: the feeling of stepping into another world. That, according to founder J. Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez, was the vision from the very beginning. Long before “experiences” became...
Just as Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” dominated theaters in July, Zeus’ home of Mount Olympus also gained worldwide acclaim after recently being listed as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site. After a thorough committee session...
One of the country 's largest travel fairs, the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), is expected to make its return this September. It is set to run from Sept. 4 to 6, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Following the theme, “Nurturing Nextgen Tourism: Discover the Philippines,” the...
DAVAO CITY – Mindanao 's premier travel marketplace is entering a new era as the Davao Mega Travel Sale officially rebrands to the Davao Travel Expo 2027, the Davao Travel Agencies Association announced on Wednesday, July 29. DTAA President Gian Carlo Caguiat told Manila Bulletin that the...
Hong Kong continues to be one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. Just last year, it managed to bring in over 50 million visitors. Filipinos made up 1.3 million of those visits. This year, it seems Hong Kong is seeing a further increase in tourism numbers by up to 14 percent. These numbers...
Global P-Pop icons SB19 have been officially recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the Philippines ' official Tourism Ambassadors. It comes just before the group embarks on their world tour stops in the US and Japan. "SB19’s talent is undeniable — their music is powerful, and so...
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) has appointed Sven Toune as general manager of Taal Vista Hotel (TVH), ushering in a new chapter for the iconic 262-room heritage hotel overlooking Taal Lake and Volcano. A Belgian national with more than 20 years of international hospitality...
For many travelers, a trip to Boracay follows a familiar script: the same stretch of beach, favorite restaurants, and a trusted resort. Mandarin Bay Resort and Spa, which recently opened in the heart of Station 2, offers an alternative—one centered on comfort, dining, and thoughtfully designed...
Planning a reunion when family members live in different countries usually means juggling flights, visas, and schedules across multiple time zones. StarCruises Philippines has a straightforward solution: one cruise out of Hong Kong that covers everything—accommodation, meals, activities, and...
