Philippine Department of Tourism
Dita Angara-Mathay hailed as new Philippine tourism secretary
The Philippine government announced that Dita Angara-Mathay is the country's new secretary of tourism as of today, 10th April.
Philippines ramps up strategies and infrastructure as global sports tourism sector hits $707 billion
Sports tourism could prove to be a financial boon to the country as the global sports tourism sector is currently worth USS707.29 billion as of end-2025 and is set to grow at a rate of 11.79 percent per annum between now and 2034.
Klook: Filipinos pivot to regional travel as geopolitical shifts favour Southeast Asia
The Philippine arm of online travel platform Klook released the results of its 2026 Travel Pulse report at a media roundtable held in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 25th March.
Philippines misses tourism targets as service and facility standards lag behind ASEAN rivals
The Philippines will continue to miss the mark if it does not address the major issues that are preventing tourists from coming back or, worse, discouraging them from putting the country on their personal travel maps.
Asian nations bet on gastronomic tourism as global travel shifts away from West Asia
Gastronomy has always played a major role in global tourism, especially as food serves as a gateway into different cultures, literally giving travellers a taste of local custom and tradition.
Miguel Cabel Moreno continues to advocate Mindanao cuisine as Marriott marks Filipino Food Month
Filipino Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Miguel Cabel Moreno’s mission to promote a different side of Philippine gastronomy recently took on a new form with his recent collaboration with Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.
Christina Frasco steps down as Philippine tourism secretary
The Philippine government announced that Christina Frasco stepped down as secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) late on Thursday, 12th March.
Philippines notes 6.32% increase in Taiwanese tourist arrivals
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently reported that there was a 6.32 percent increase in Taiwanese arrivals in the country over the past year.
Central Asian and Antarctic tours highlighted at 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale
The recently concluded 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale brought together 40 exhibitors, offering new tours to Central Asian destinations and
Philippines generates significant sales leads at 2026 Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine
The Philippines generated over PHP80 million in sales leads during its stint at last month’s Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine in Paris.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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