Philippine Department of Tourism
Golf tourism options to boost Davao City’s appeal with foreign travellers
Tourism officials in the southern Philippines are looking into golf tourism as a way of making Davao City more attractive to foreign golf enthusiasts, particularly those from Japan and South Korea.
Philippines disputes findings of Return on Tourism Impact report
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) disputed a policy report which claimed the country had Southeast Asia’s lowest tourism returns on investment (ROIs).
Philippine Department of Tourism kicks off the Philippine Golf Experience
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched its inaugural Philippine Golf Experience (GolfEx) programme on Friday, 29th August.
New infrastructure initiative to boost tourism in Philippine province of Bohol
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), its agency the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the municipal government of Tubigon in Bohol province signed a memorandum of agreement on Friday, 22nd August.
Philippine transportation and tourism departments launch second route of Love Bus programme
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Transportation (DOTr), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM) launched the second route of the Love Bus Libreng Sakay (Love Bus Free Ride) programme in Cebu earlier today, 22nd August.
Philippine tourism secretary encourages Bollywood producers to film in the country
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco sees that Bollywood productions hold the key to drawing more Indian tourists to the country as she recently extended an invitation to India’s film executives to explore the Philippines as a premier filming destination.
Frasco sees greater opportunities to build tourism cooperation between India and the Philippines
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco and other members of the country’s Cabinet joined President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr’s state visit to India on Monday, 4th August.
Philippines assures ASEAN of support for unified regional visa
Ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the 2026 ASEAN Summit, its tourism secretary announced the country’s support of the proposed
Philippine government allocates US$6.8 million to tourism initiatives
The Philippine government announced that it is allocating around US$6.8 million in grants to fund tourism projects across 21 destinations nationwide.
Philippine President calls for more jobs in the country’s tourism sector
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr called on the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) to create more jobs within the travel and tourism sectors.
Philippine travellers may now use eGovPH app to pay pre-departure tax
Filipinos and certain foreign passport holders travelling overseas may now pay the country’s travel tax through the eGovPH Super App.
Philippine tourism remains a significant contributor to country’s economy
The Philippine tourism sector continues to be a key pillar of the Southeast Asian nation’s ongoing economic recovery and development.
Turismo Asenso offers loans to Filipino tourism MSMEs
Tourism-related micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines may now avail of loans of up to PHP20 million through the Turismo Asenso multipurpose loan programme.
More Philippine hotels up for accreditation as Muslim-friendly stays
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that more hotels will be accredited as Muslim-friendly accommodations.
South Korean reporters take fam trip to Northern Mindanao
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) is currently hosting ten members of the South Korean media on a familiarisation tour of Northern Mindanao.
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