Christina Frasco
Philippines’ participation at 2024 global travel events proves fruitful
The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.
Philippine tourism outperforms pre-pandemic figures in 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that 2024 was an exceptional year for the country as it outperformed 2019 figures in terms of tourist receipts.
Air France launches new direct Manila-Paris route
Air France formally launched a new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Paris last 8th December.
Philippines and Israel seek to boost two-way tourism
The Philippine and Israeli governments are in talks regarding measures to boost two-way tourism in the near future.
Philippines seeks to draw in more Indian tourists via new e-Visa system
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that it is ready to capture India’s rising outbound market through the implementation of its new e-Visa system in India.
Thailand and Philippines to discuss “Two Countries, One Destination” concept
The Thai government expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Philippines to boost their respective dive destinations under a “Two Countries, One Destination” programme.
Philippine Department of Tourism launches Philippine Dive Experience
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the first Philippine Dive Experience programme on Thursday, 28th November.
Philippines seeks better air connectivity with Bahrain
The Philippines seeks to improve its air connectivity with Bahrain through flights to Cebu, going so far as to propose flights between the Middle Eastern country with the key southern city.
Philippine Department of Tourism committed to country’s transformation as global gastronomy hub
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) signified its commitment to making the Philippines an international gastronomy hub, as secretary Christina Frasco formally announced that the country will be hosting the inaugural Terra Madre Asia Pacific next year.
Philippine government working to boost facilities for the cruise sector
The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 opens in Manila
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday, 13th November.
Philippine Department of Tourism to showcase country at WTM 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.
Philippines working to become preferred medical tourism destination
The Philippines is working to boost its medical tourism portfolio to become one of the leading destinations for healthcare and wellness.
Philippine tourism department to boost promotions in Japan, South Korea, and US
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing its efforts to draw in more tourists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
Philippines to boost tourism promotion in Australia
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.
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