Philippine Department of Tourism

Adventure Tourism

Philippines pushes Higatangan Island as a luxury destination

Higatangan Island in the central Philippines stands to become one of the world’s newest luxury destinations.

Asia

ASEAN highlights tourism cooperation with counterparts in North Asia

Representatives of member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met up with their counterparts from China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea at the 48th ASEAN Plus Three National Tourism Organisations Meeting on Tuesday, 27th January.

Philippines

Philippines seeks more arrivals from North America, China, India, & MidEast

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) plans to expand its promotions budget for several key and emerging markets in 2026, including the United States, South Korea, Canada, China, India and the Middle East.

Global

Philippines welcomed 6.4 million arrivals in 2025

The Philippines reports that it welcomed a total of 6.4 million arrivals as of 31st December 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines passengers can now enjoy DOT Transit Tours

Foreign tourists transiting through Manila via Philippine Airlines (PAL) can now enjoy the city sights by way of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Transit Tours.

Adventure Tourism

Philippines promotes Sogod Bay as global dive destination

Sogod Bay’s participation at one of the world's leading dive events underscores the country’s commitment to developing sustainable and high-quality dive tourism

Exclusives

Philippines misses tourism goals as high airfares and poor infrastructure drive travelers elsewhere

In September 2025, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism boldly forecast earnings of over US$45 billion by the end of the year, along with the ambitious target of 8.4 million foreign arrivals.

Ocean Cruising

Philippine authorities forecast 127 cruise calls in 2026

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) forecasts that around 127 cruise ship calls will be coming to the country in 2026.

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Airways commences its new Perth-Manila route

Travel between the Philippines and Australia just got better through the launch of Jetstar Airways’ direct flights between Perth and Manila on Friday, 5th December, via Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Hotel101 Group signs agreement with two key Philippine government departments

Filipino hospitality firm Hotel101 Group formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Migrant Workers (DWM) in support of the Balik Bayani sa Turismo (BBST) Programme.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Philippine tourism department inks data-sharing agreement with Visa

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and global payments firm Visa have entered a strategic collaboration pushing tourism promotions and data-sharing.

Cultural Tourism

Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Miguel Cabel Moreno champions Southern Mindanao cuisine at Crimson Boracay

Filipino chef-restaurateur Miguel Cabel Moreno continued to advocate for the gastronomic culture of Mindanao at two four-hands culinary events staged at Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay.

Philippines

Philippines boosts tourism ties with Saudi Arabia

The Philippines continues to strengthen its tourism ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks to gain a larger share of the Middle Eastern travel market.

Cultural Tourism

Philippines to host 2026 UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

The Philippines will be hosting the United Nations Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy next year. This was announced through a

Airlines and Aviation