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Philippine tourism pivots to climate resilience as severe weather stalls visitor targets
The Philippine tourism sector continues to lag behind Southeast Asian neighbours such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Philippine tourism struggles to rebound amid branding shifts and poor infrastructure
The Philippines continues to struggle when it comes to boosting arrival numbers and ensuring that foreign travellers come back for another trip.
Stakeholders sign declaration of support for HWONFEX 2026
Key stakeholders from the government, private sector, and the media recently signed a unified declaration of support for the upcoming Health & Wellness Conference & Expo (HWONFEX) at the Hilton Hotel, Newport World Resorts in the southern Manila suburb of Parañaque.
Cebu and Iloilo gain ground as Philippines ramps up regional MICE infrastructure
When we factor in the way hospitality brands are making their way into the greater part of the Central Philippines thanks to the region's booming events industry, we see no reason why provinces like Cebu and Iloilo won’t be among the locations to watch for global MICE now and for years to come.
Philippines sends its largest tourism mission to China
Seeking to draw in more Chinese travellers, the Philippines formally sent its largest tourism business mission to China since the pandemic last 12th May.
Vlogfest Philippines 2026 launches with $15,900 (€15,000) prize
Vlogfest Philippines 2026 launches with $15,900 (€15,000) prize
Philippines broadens tourism source markets to offset sluggish arrival growth
Even under a new department secretary, the Philippine tourism sector is currently in a deeply challenging period in its history.
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.
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