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Boracay welcomes its first cruise passengers for 2025
The Philippine resort island of Boracay welcomed its first cruise tourists for 2025 on Monday, 13th January.
AirAsia teams up with Philippine Department of Tourism to promote country as Muslim-friendly destination
AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signed an understanding that aims to promote the Philippines as a Muslim-friendly destination and strengthen halal tourism.
Eastern Visayas seeks to host next Philippine Dive Experience
The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office in the Eastern Visayas expressed an interest in hosting the next run of the Philippine Dive Experience.
Philippines reports all-time-high in tourism revenues for 2024
The Philippines reports that its tourism sector earned an all-time high revenue of nearly US$13 billion in 2024, marking an improvement of 126.75 percent from pre-pandemic levels.
Philippines reports 5.44 million tourist arrivals for 2024
The Philippines received approximately 5.44 million tourist arrivals for the full length of 2024, showing an increase of 8.7 percent from the end of 2023.
Japan lowers travel advisory for Mindanao in the southern Philippines
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.
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.
NCL’s Norwegian Spirit makes its way to the Northern Philippines
Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.
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.
Philippine Department of Tourism warns travellers following eruption of Mount Kanlaon
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a warning to tourists against travelling to areas affected by the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon in the Central Philippines.
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.
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