Christina Frasco
WTTC: Tourism contributions to Philippine economy to rise by 13.5 percent
In its recently released Economic Impact Research (EIR) report for 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast that the Philippine tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy will rise by 13,5 percent this year.
Philippines launches roadmap for gastronomic tourism
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched a roadmap to position the country as a top food and gastronomy destination in Southeast Asia by 2029 last 28th May.
Frasco retained as Philippine tourism secretary
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr has confirmed the retention of Christina Frasco as the secretary of the Department of Tourism.
Philippines secures over US$21 million in leads at Arabian Travel Market
The Philippines secured more than US$21 million in sales leads during its participation at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai.
Philippine tourism department to provide seniors with employment opportunities
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that it plans to aid qualified Filipino senior citizens with training and job opportunities in the field of tourism.
Philippines open to possibility of One ASEAN Visa
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) strongly supports the proposed unified ASEAN visa. Tourism secretary Christina Frasco pointed out that
Philippines to begin issuing digital nomad visas
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr signed an executive order authorising the issuance of digital nomad visas on Thursday, 24th
Philippine pavilion welcomes more than 40,000 visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that the country’s pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan has drawn 40,252
Philippines reelected vice-president of UN Tourism General Assembly
The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025 to 2027.
Philippines gets seven nominations for World Travel Awards 2025
The Philippines received nominations in seven key categories for this year’s run of the World Travel Awards.
Philippine tourism department lauds launch of Air Canada’s Vancouver-Manila route
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) believes that Air Canada’s new direct route between Vancouver and Manila will result in a significant boost in leisure and business tourism.
The Philippines hailed Routes Asia 2025 Destination of the Year
The Philippines has been hailed Destination of the Year at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards recently held in Perth, Australia.
Philippine government works to streamline travel practices
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) convened its Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on Tuesday, 18th March, as the government boosts its efforts to streamline travel processes while addressing key challenges in the Philippine tourism industry.
Philippine Department of Tourism invites Hollywood to film in the country
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) extended an invitation to Hollywood executives to film in the country.
Philippine tourism revenues surpass pre-pandemic levels in January
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Thursday, 6th March, that the country earned US$1.1 billion in tourism revenues in January 2025.
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