Philippine tourism
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.
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.
Leechiu Property Consultants: Domestic travel boosting Philippine tourism sector
Philippine real estate advisory firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) reports that domestic travel is what’s spurring on the ongoing recovery of the Philippine travel industry.
Tourism contributed 8.9 percent to the Philippine economy in 2024
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reports that the tourism sector contributed about 8.9 percent to the country’s 2024 gross domestic product (GDP).
WTTC: Tourism contributions to Philippine economy to rise by 13.5 percent
In its recently released Economic Impact Research (EIR) report for 2025, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) forecast that the Philippine tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy will rise by 13,5 percent this year.
Tourism is driving job opportunities in the Philippine Cordillera region
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reports that the services sector continues to have the highest number of job vacancies in
Solon: Passport tampering could strike a blow against Philippine tourism
Philippine senator Sherwin Gatchalian released a statement on Thursday, 1st May, calling out how deliberate tampering of passports will threaten
Philippines to begin issuing digital nomad visas
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr signed an executive order authorising the issuance of digital nomad visas on Thursday, 24th
Philippine authorities on full alert as vacationers make their way back to Manila
Police security operations in the Philippine capital remain in full effect as vacationers return to Manila following the Holy Week
Northern Philippines’ Banaan Museum draws in international travellers
The Banaan Museum in the Northern Philippine province of Pangasinan has become one of the area’s leading tourist attractions.
Iloilo City significantly increases festival budget for 2025
Iloilo in the Central Philippines recently raised its budget for various festivals in 2025 to around US$891,000, significantly higher than the US $689,000 from last year.
Philippines generates US$193.4 million in tourism sales leads in 2024
The Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines reports that the country’s participation in various global tourism events generated around US$193.4 million in sales leads.
Philippines launches Very Important Pinoy Tours 2025
The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu officially launched the 2025 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour for tourists in the United States who want to visit the Philippines.
Trafalgar presents its insights on Philippine travel trends for 2025
Trafalgar recently shared its insights into the top travel trends shaping the year for Filipino travellers, along with its list of the most sought-after destinations.
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