PH promotes Mindanao’s halal cuisine and culture
In a bid to further showcase Mindanao as a destination that is ready to offer a multi-dimensional tourism experience, the Department of Tourism gathered members of the diplomatic corps…
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PH wins big at international award-giving bodies
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic in raking more gains for the country's tourism as the Philippines bagged back-to-back wins as this year’s favorite destination country among…
DOT hails inclusion of CRK as world’s most beautiful airport
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix…
Philippines, Japan ink deal on tourism cooperation
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Japanese Government’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLITT) have signed a landmark agreement that is seen to expand…
UNESCO Gastronomy City citation for Iloilo boosts gastro, creative tourism – Frasco
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulates Iloilo City for its inclusion in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)…
DOT launches Tourist Assistance Call Center
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco herself made the first call to the first-ever centralized and multi-platform Tourist Assistance Call Center launched on Monday (Oct. 2) at the…
The Philippines records more than 4M foreign visitors showing strong rebound of tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic about the Philippine tourism industry’s continuing resurgence post-pandemic, with visitor arrivals to the country breaching the four million…
Film Heritage building to rise, boost PH film tourism
A Film heritage building will soon rise in the historic Walled City of Intramuros in Manila as the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and…
Tourism chief bares bold prospects for Philippines at Global Tourism Economy Forum
Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the Philippine government’s sustainability efforts for tourism and, at the same time, her bold prospects…
DOT’s Bisita, Be My Guest program awards first raffle winners
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Sunday (Sept. 17) congratulated the first set of winners in the online referral tourism program, Bisita, Be My Guest…
1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue unites dive industry: 37B raked in 2022
In a bid to further expand development of the country’s dive tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully mounted a nationwide convergence of hundreds of participants…
DOT, TESDA ink deal to expand tourism education, reinforce tourism training opportunities
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Thursday (Aug. 24) sealed a five-year formal partnership to expand opportunities for…
DOT bares efforts to support tourism in Central Visayas
The Department of Tourism (DOT) foresees a strong recovery for Philippine tourism and expressed optimism in meeting—and even surpassing—industry targets for the year.
Tourism Secretary…
DOT records more inbound flights to PHL, increase in domestic air routes
DOT has revealed favourable developments in air connectivity thanks to the convergence efforts towards the development of the country’s tourism industry.
It can be recalled that in…
DOT Chief welcomes e-Visa system for Chinese tourists
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the forthcoming implementation of the electronic visa (e-visa) system for temporary visitors with its pilot implementation among Chinese nationals,…
The Philippines as one of Asia’s most LGBT-friendly destinations
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco unveiled the Marcos Administration's plans and programs aimed at inclusive tourism development, and towards positioning the…
Philippine international tourist arrivals breach 3 million mark
The Philippines has reached its 3 million international visitor arrivals mark as of July 19, 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported Wednesday.
Latest data from the DOT recorded a…
DOT launches Hop-On-Hop-Off tour for Manila
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the launch of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) in the country's capital introducing Manila's "Cultural Hub"…
Love the Philippines draws widespread support
Widespread support has poured in for the country’s freshly-released enhanced tourism campaign, Love the Philippines.
News5 reported that social listening tool Sprinklr recorded 59.1…
DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world
On the celebration of the golden year of the Department of Tourism (DOT), President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and other officials, led the…
In the Philippines, book a tour guide via Grab
In sustaining its continued commitment to support the country’s tour guiding sector, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is introducing digital innovations through its partnership with Grab so…
7 tourist spots for the ultimate sightseeing in Iloilo
Sightseeing in Iloilo is the best way to enjoy an island that is home to historical landmarks, quaint beaches and islands, heritage homes, and tasty and unique cuisine.
The Philippines reaches 2022 target foreign visitors arrivals
Philippines' Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has announced on October 17 that the country has breached the 2022 target foreign visitors arrivals.
“As of today, we have…
Philippines no longer requires pre-departure testing for fully-vaxxed travellers
Fully-vaccinated travellers arriving in the Philippines are no longer required to present a negative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or rapid antigen test upon entry…
Philippines opens doors to all foreign tourists with easing of arrival requirements starting April 1
The Philippines is geared to a full-throttle for the country’s tourism industry recovery. Starting April 1, there will be no limit to the number of international passengers arriving in all…
5 hard-to-miss sites for a sustainable holiday in Palawan
A sustainable holiday in Palawan is the best way to enjoy this majestic province in the Philippines.
Eat, work and play: 4 new travel experiences in Boracay to try
Inspired to show off the new face of the island to tourists, the Department of Tourism is launching new travel experiences in Boracay once tourism restarts.
Mabuhay! The Philippines reopens to fully vaccinated international travellers
Starting today, 10 February, the Philippines has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated travellers from visa-free countries.
The Philippines to allow fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting February 10
The Philippines will start to accept fully-vaccinated foreign leisure travelers from visa-free countries beginning February 10.
Are you ready for some Triple C island adventure in the Philippines?
Hailed as the “Gems of the Pacific,” Triple C island adventure represents the exciting activities in the provinces of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes Island of the Bicol…
15 eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon of the Philippines
While the Philippines is known for the pristine beaches of Boracay and rock formations in Siargao and Palawan, eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon are becoming increasingly popular among…
Ecotourism and gastronomy collide in the Philippines’ Zamboanga Peninsula
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
The Philippines reopens to vaccinated tourists on December 1
The Philippines will reopen to vaccinated tourists from certain countries starting December 1.
Head to the Philippines’ Ilocos Region for heritage and beaches
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
Day trip in the Philippines: 5 destinations filled with fun and unique adventures
The cities of the Philippines offer fun and unique activities that can be toured in a single day, with a cosmopolitan vibe that is complemented perfectly by the warmth of the Filipino…
More fun awaits in the Philippines: PH preps for international tourism
As the world waits for international travel borders to reopen, the Philippines is preparing a warm welcome for tourists.
Siargao, Philippines named as one of World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2021
Siargao has earned its spot on Time magazine’s list of ‘The World's 100 Greatest Places of 2021’ not only because of its consistent waves but also because of its ongoing development to…
Day trip to Batangas: 5 things to do
If you only have a few days to spend in the Philippines, don’t think that Manila is the only place you can explore. A day trip to Batangas is very hard to pass.
Everything you need to know about the Philippines’ ‘Reef to Ridge Travel Corridor’
The ‘Reef to Ridge Travel Corridor’ is one of the earliest plans that have been executed by the Philippines’ travel and tourism industry.
5 activities in Siargao Island every traveller should experience
Although the province is known for its surfing and diving spots, there are several activities in Siargao Island that every kind of traveller can enjoy.
5 activities in Davao that will give you an adrenaline rush
There are several activities in Davao that will give you an adrenaline rush and will make your heart race in excitement if you are up for an adventure.
Siquijor: The hidden gem of The Philippines
The mystic Siquijor is the southernmost island in the Visayan Island Group and the third smallest province in the Philippines
5 best locations in Palawan you shouldn’t miss
Dubbed as the Philippines’ “Last Frontier,” the best locations in Palawan feel like it came out of the picture books.
5 Boracay experiences other than exploring the beaches
Here are seven Boracay experiences if you are so over with its beaches (no water activities included)
7 must-try food experiences in Cebu
The ultimate food experience in Cebu is more than the food itself; it involves the way it is cooked, the fanfare and the actual serving of the meal that elevates the event and make it…
Escape to Baguio for some summer chills
Pine-scented atmosphere, cool weather and the perfect temperature to let your hair down, Baguio is the ideal getaway to escape the summer heat in the Philippines because of its proximity to…
9 Instagrammable places in Bohol
There are several Instagrammable places in Bohol thanks to its breathtaking spots for history buffs, beach lovers, and adrenaline junkies. This island has something for everyone.
India Tourism reconnects with key ASEAN markets
India Tourism Singapore is organising a series of webinars titled ‘India Tourism Reconnect’ in the ASEAN region to reconnect the Indian tourism industry with stakeholders in key markets and…
No testing, no quarantine: New Philippine travel protocols to spur domestic tourism
In a bid to encourage Filipinos itching to travel after almost a year in lockdown to rediscover their own backyard, the Philippines’ IATF has announced new travel protocols.
Foreigners with valid visas can travel to the Philippines
Foreigners bearing valid visas can now travel to the Philippines but are still subjected to strict health and quarantine protocols.
Dive tourism is Philippine’s ace in the back pocket
With more than 300 dive sites, some of which are recognised globally, dive tourism can boost the industry’s recovery.
Debunking 5 myths about travelling to Zamboanga
With 7,641 islands in the Philippines, travelling to Zamboanga are often overshadowed by the more popular choices like Boracay, Palawan and Cebu.
The Island Born of Fire: 5 natural attractions in Camiguin that you shouldn’t miss
The natural attractions in Camiguin take centre stage as top tourist spots in the province.
The Philippines is open for ‘international travel bubbles’
Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that the country is open in creating “international travel bubbles” with neighbouring countries that would…
As more Philippine tourist sites reopen, DOT wants uniform travel requirements
The Department of Tourism calls for uniform travel requirements within the prescribed guidelines of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases…
Philippines’ tourism closed until year-end
If you are planning to travel to the Philippines for the holidays, unfortunately, it is still not possible.
The Philippines working on travel bubble arrangements with Asian countries
The Philippines is reportedly setting up travel bubble arrangements with several Asian countries as more nations reopen their borders for tourism.
El Nido, Palawan to reopen on October 30 with test-before-travel policy
The world-renowned El Nido, Palawan in the Philippines will ease travel restrictions starting October 30 and will allow tourists to enter the island with test-before-travel policy.
Boracay, Philippines reopens: Here’s what you need to know
With a heartwarming video, the crown jewel of the Philippines and flagship of sustainable tourism in the country welcomes back tourists wanting to get away.
New milestone: WTTC celebrates as Philippines becomes 100th destination to get ‘Safe Travels’ stamp
WTTC has announced that in just three short months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with the Philippines becoming the official 100th destination
Status of tourism reopening in Southeast Asian countries
One thing is certain, all countries are keen to reopen and tourism stakeholders are hard at work in coming up with a plan so that we can all travel again.
10 Philippine destinations for post lockdown travel
After months of staying in lockdown, people are itching to get out and experience the different Philippine destinations for post lockdown travel.
Back to Boracay: Your “new normal” travel guide
DOT ensures that the health and safety measures are followed so we can all go back to Boracay.
Slowly but surely: Philippines’ tourism reopening takes cautious strides
While leisure travel is not in full swing yet, travel companies and suppliers are hard at work in adopting the “new normal” for the Philippines' tourism reopening.
Thailand reopening to international tourism may not happen this year
While many countries are rushing to reopen their borders to international tourists, one of the beloved destinations in Asia, Thailand, is not jumping the bandwagon.
Podcast: Can Sea Islands Provide a Blueprint for the Future of Tourism?
This week’s island hop through South East Asia also takes in the latest travel developments across the region. Gary Bowerman and Hannah Pearson also discuss how idyllic island getaways such…
Thailand most confident country in the world to reopen tourism sector
New findings from a global study suggests that four out of five (82%) Thais are confident that Thailand is well-prepared to reopen its tourism
Grab Philippines to deliver fresh produce right at your doorstep
Grab Philippines partnered with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to support the livelihood of farmers and entrepreneurs as well as to bring convenience to consumers in obtaining fresh…
New face of Philippine tourism after lockdown
Philippine tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that the tourism scene will be “vastly different” in a post-COVID-19 world as the “new normal” standards will be implemented.
10 most Instagrammed ecotourism destinations
This year marks the 50th year of Earth Day celebrations that shows our relentless effort to make changes in saving the environment.
17 videos from tourism boards that will remind you to “stay home today and travel tomorrow”
The message is loud and clear, we will travel again!
PH travel group asks for help as coronavirus paralyses tourism
Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), which has 500 members, suggested a recovery program for the tourism sector bludgeoned by the coronavirus pandemic.
Philippines’ Smile video a tribute to front liners
As a tribute to all the front liners facing the threat of Covid-19, the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) released a video clip that captures not only their resilience but also…
Philippines opens USD 524m “war chest” and 50% goes to tourism
Amid the enhanced community quarantine to the whole island of Luzon, the Philippines opened its PHP 27.1 billion (USD 524 million) “war chest” to combat the COVID-19 and PHP 14bn (USD 271m)…
Dusit partners with Metro Pacific for hospitality venture in Philippines
Dusit International has signed an investment agreement with major Filipino infrastructure holding company Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) to jointly develop and manage…
10 countries most dependent on tourism
Online visa application and assistance processing firm official-esta.com has analysed the number of tourism jobs available in over 170 countries around the world to reveal how many jobs are…
Tourism chief assures travellers saying “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”
Philippines’ tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo –Puyat wants to assure international tourists that “it’s safe to come to the Philippines”.
Juan Effect: Cebu Pacific extends sustainable tourism campaign to Bohol
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier—and one of the largest in the region— has extended its ‘Juan Effect’ sustainable tourism programme. After roll-outs in Siargao and in…
World’s largest ‘residential yacht’ docks in the Philippines
MS The World, the largest privately-owned 'residential yacht' featuring 165 luxury apartments, has docked off the coast of Bohol, one of the Philippines' top cruise ship destinations.
My Metro Manila app allows you to explore every nook and cranny of the Philippines’ capital
My Metro Manila app makes the capital a more tourist-friendly metropolis by providing comfort, convenience, and information available to every traveller.
The best diving site and resort is in the Philippines
The Philippines nabbed this year’s World's Leading Dive Destination for the first time during the World Travel Awards
SureStay expands in Philippines with Cebu property
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has unveiled plans to expand its innovative SureStay Hotel Group in the Philippines, with the signing of a new hotel in Cebu City, one of the country’s…
Accor adds 3,400 new rooms to Philippines network
The current big boy of hospitality Accor, has revealed that it will be adding significant girth to its network in the Philippines today with a record-setting nine new hotels signed this…
Korean Air launches new routes into China and the Philippines
Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…
The Philippines has four new tourist destinations
The Philippines, also known as the pearl of the orient, has four new tourist sites.
Philippines’ tourism department, Grab ink deal to promote sustainable tourism
Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Grab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will promote sustainable tourism.
Israel Tourism conducts roadshow in Delhi
Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) conducted a roadshow in New Delhi to enhance commercial ties with the Indian travel trade fraternity. In an effort to retain the growth momentum of…
Singapore tourism receipts in Q1 dip 4.8% amid global economic uncertainty
Spending by visitors to Singapore fell 4.8% to SGD 6.5 billion (USD 4.69 billion), in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the same period last year, although international arrivals…
Philippines bids for UNWTO assembly
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism is lobbying for support to strengthen a bid to host the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in the Philippines in…
Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA
Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot…
Mastercard and ASEAN inspire passion for travel with “Feel the Warmth” campaign
Mastercard and ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (ASEAN NTOs) have joined forces to promote Southeast Asia through a campaign that celebrates the region’s beautiful geography, rich…
Explora.ph: “The Philippines is more than its greatest hits”
Tech startup Explora.ph has launched its mobile app, bringing together more than 1,500 curated attractions in the Philippines.
Israel Ministry of Tourism appoints Sammy Yahia as director
Israel Ministry of Tourism has appointed Sammy Yahia as the new director of tourism for India and the Philippines markets effective 3 June 2019. He will be responsible to lead the…
PH aims to find a ‘sweet spot’ for its cruise tourism
The Philippines is proving to be an up and coming tourist destination for cruise ships but it aims to find the balance between revenue and headcount.
Southeast Asia fights back! How countries battle pollution and overtourism
Bali, Phuket, Halong Bay, and Boracay used to be paradises on earth but now feature throng of crowds, heavy traffic, and shores defiled with trash.
Tourism: Key to the rise of new-age Asian tigers
Cracking the inbound tourism growth to determine the new age Asian tigers.
Indigenous calling: Philippine tourism focuses on native tribes
Looking to promote the Philippines as a go-to destination, the DOT will call on holidaymakers by showcasing the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Radisson grows in APAC with third signing in the Philippines
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its third Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2019.
Lessons from Boracay: The Philippines’ quest for sustainable tourism
Boracay, the Philippines’ crown jewel, was closed to tourists for six months to undergo rehabilitation after the president himself, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, called the island a “cesspool”…
Collateral damage: Tourism industry jolts as natural disasters strike Asia
For the past 25 years, global tourism has been in full upswing. People are travelling more than ever leaving no stone unturned, but one thing that can stop us in our track is natural…
Seda Lio targets MICE and destination wedding markets in the Philippines
Emerging hotel chain based in the Philippines, Seda Hotels, has announced its latest offering that looks to capitalise on leisure and business travellers in the picturesque El Nido, Palawan.
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
China to host first World Food Tourism Conference
The first World Food Tourism Conference will be held in China's Panda paradise Chengdu on 5-6 September 2018 simultaneously with the Travel Trade Market 2018 (TTM).
Co-organised by Europe…
Could Japan be the next country to close due to overtourism?
Following the huge drop in inbound tourists after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, the Japanese government boosted its tourism efforts and reintroduced Japan to the world.…
Philippine start-up enables travellers to explore 7,641 islands like a local
Despite having more than 7,600 tropical islands, 300 volcanoes, 400 languages and thousands of colourful festivals, the Philippines is still yet to maximise all its of its many advantages…
Courtyard by Marriott on for a double in the Philippines
May has kicked off with a bang for Marriott in the Philippines. Not content with launching Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo, the brand has also announced the signing of a new 251-room property…
Experience beyond itineraries: we talk to a ‘serial start-up founder’
We previously posted the first part of our interview with Experience Philippines founder and CEO Giancarlo 'Gian' Gallegos, who has made us want to round up a few companions for a Random…
Building connections through Random Road Trips
We sat down with EXPH founder and CEO Giancarlo 'Gian' Gallegos, who explained how taking friends and strangers off the tourist grid goes beyond business:
Israel Tourism targets 100,000 Indian travellers for 2018
Cashing in on the record breaking numbers of Indian tourists heading to Israel during 2017 -- an impressive growth of 31%, the Israel Ministry of Tourism has launched its new summer campaign…
Ctrip tracks record-breaking growth in Chinese outbound tourism
Chinese tourists and their money have continued to go places in 2017, according to Ctrip and the China Tourism Academy (CTA). The leading OTA of the People's Republic of China and the…
Cebu Properties recognized at ASEAN Tourism Awards
Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan and Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu, two of Chroma Hospitality's properties were recognized in the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards. The hotels are part…
Hotel 101 Resort-Boracay to go big and green in the Philippines
DoubleDragon Properties Corp. recently announced the building of the biggest 'green' hotel in the Philippines – Hotel 101 Resort-Boracay.
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018: Food trips, sustainability and scaling up in the next 50 years
The recent 37th ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) saw the region’s tourism ministers express optimism on growing the sector in 2018 onwards.
The battle for online travel in the Philippines: A review of Tripmoba versus Murang Lipad
Here at Travel Daily, we like to give readers a fair look into trends in the travel and tourism sector. While this might not be a steady review series, we hope this and any similar posts in…
Philippines offers visa-on-arrival to Chinese tourists
The Philippines has decided to start offering visa-on-arrival to Chinese tourists, in a bid to tap into this massive inbound market.
The decision was taken as part of the Philippine…
Japan sets new monthly tourism record
Japan welcomed a total of 2.68 million international visitors in July 2017, which marks a 16.8% year-on-year increase and a new monthly record.
According to the latest data from the…
Japan Cruise Lines commits to the Philippines
Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has given a boost to the Philippines by agreement to include the country as a regular port-of-call in 2018.
On the sidelines of the 2017 Philippine Business…
10,000 hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines
There are currently more than 10,000 new hotel rooms under construction in the Philippines.
According to a new report by TopHotelProjects, the nationwide pipeline of 10,713 rooms covers…
Palawan tourism boosted by airport expansion
The Philippine island of Palawan is now able to welcome more visitors, following the expansion of Puerto Princesa International Airport - the island's main gateway.
Opened on 4 May 2017,…
‘Philippines Mega-fam’ trip for UK agents
This month Philippine Airlines and the Philippine Department of Tourism London are to host a ‘Philippines Mega-fam’ for agents to key destinations throughout the archipelago.
The week-long…
Philippines to improve air access for tourists
The Philippine government is aiming to improve and upgrade air capacity across the country, in an effort to boost international tourism.
The country is one of the largest in Southeast…
Taiwan sets new tourism record, despite Chinese slump
Taiwan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2016.
New data from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that a total of 10.69 million travellers visited the island last…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
Tourism tops New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo
How important is the UK market to the Philippines?
We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…
Halal tourism boom predicted for the UAE
Total spending on halal tourism in the UAE is projected to increase by 4.4% in 2016, according to a study conducted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
The outbound…
Philippines turns to India for tourism boost
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow.
A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…
Emirates boosts Philippine links with new Cebu and Clark flights
Emirates has tripled its network of destinations in the Philippines with the launch of flights to Cebu and Clark.
The new triangular service took off for the first time on Wednesday 30…
Cruise tourism in the spotlight for Philippines
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) completed its first Cruise Tourism Development Strategy under assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Ted…
Asian cruise destinations join forces to drive growth
Five Asian cruise destinations have teamed up to jointly promote and fund the growth of the industry.
The newly-formed Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) includes tourism authorities in…
Double-digit growth for Philippine arrivals
The Philippines experienced strong growth in terms of visitor arrivals last year, but remains a long way short of its targets.
The country's Department of Tourism has revealed that a…
Emirates promotes new Philippine routes to the trade
Emirates has teamed up with the Philippine Tourism Board to educate the travel trade about its new flights to Clark and Cebu.
Scheduled to commence on 30 March, the new triangular route…
Cebu launches Middle East seat sale
Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air has launched an exclusive seat sale today, for its routes between the Middle East and the Philippines.
Starting from AED 500, travellers from…
Philippines looks to accelerate Halal tourism plans
The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists, according to its tourist board.
The Philippine…
The Philippines focuses on halal tourism
The Philippines is taking steps to position itself as a destination for halal tourism.
The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) has unveiled a series of initiatives to attract…
Emirates boosts its services to the Philippines
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines.
The new service will commence…
UK Dubai’s ‘third-biggest tourism source market’
The UK is now the third biggest source market for international tourism to Dubai, according to new figures released by Dubai Tourism.
Figures show more than 11.7M international…
Philippines records 12% increase in Middle East tourist
The success of the Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign has led the Department of Tourism (DOT) to launch the Visit the Philippines Again (VPA) 2016.
This is part of its…
Dubai tourism numbers on the rise
Recent statistics released by the department of tourism in Dubai stated that visitor numbers reveal that more than 11.7 million international overnight visitors arrived in the city…
Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines
Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year.
From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…
Best Western expands in the Philippines
Best Western has expanded its portfolio in the Philippines with the launch of a new midscale hotel in Subic Bay.
Set on the west coast of Luzon Island, approximately 100km north of…
Global tourism sector to post 3.5% growth in 2015
The global travel and tourism sector is forecast to grow by 3.5% during 2015, representing strong growth despite numerous challenges that have already taken place this year.
According to…
PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign in Middle East
In a bid to boost its tourism numbers from the Middle East, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain,…
Singapore tourism partners seal biggest ever partnership
Singapore's three main travel and tourism groups have teamed up once again for their highest value partnership to date.
The new two-year deal between Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi…
Singapore prepares major tourism drive for Golden Jubilee
Singapore is hoping to give its tourism sector a lift this summer, with the launch of a major campaign to attract visitors for the country's Golden Jubilee.
The Singapore Tourism…
‘Visit Philippines Year’ and ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign promoted by PDOT
The on-going Riyadh Travel Fair will witness the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) strengthen its initiative to proactively attract family travellers.
Verna Buensuceso,…
ASEAN countries team up to drive cruise tourism
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry.
Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
dnata expands its presence in Philippines
In an effort to enhance its customer experience, dnata recently opened a new lounge at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International airport (NAIA) and a contact centre in Clark.
dnata first…
India, Philippines discuss tourism tie-up
A tourism delegation from the Philippines arrived in India recently, to discuss future cooperation between the two countries.
The Philippines' Tourism Minister, Ramon Jimenez Jr, met…
Indian tourism comes together at SATTE 2015
The Indian travel industry was on show at last week's SATTE 2015 event in New Delhi.
With the Indian government promising a renewed focus on the tourism sector, multiple state…
‘Visit the Philippines Year’ announced by PDOT for 2015
The New Year will see the roll out of a new campaign by the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT), together with its marketing and promotions arm the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).…
Asia Cruise Fund expands to Hainan, Philippines
The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…
Thailand sees first signs of tourism recovery
Thailand experienced its first monthly tourist arrivals growth of the year in October, leading to hopes of an upturn in the country’s tourism fortunes.
According to the latest data from…
The Philippines targets young travellers with STA
STA Travel has signed a new agreement that will see it promote the Philippines as a destination for young travellers.
The marketing deal, which was signed with the Philippines…
Philippines to host Routes Asia 2016
The Philippines will host Routes Asia in 2016.
The annual aviation event will take place in Manila from 6-8 March 2016, following the 2015 edition in Chengdu. The announcement came…
PDOT launches ‘Kids Go Free’ campaign
In an effort to tap into the family segment, the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT), in cooperation with travel partners from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the Philippines,…
Filipino TOs look to boost two-way tourism exchange
The Philippines Embassy in Muscat has announced that representatives of two Filipino travel and tour companies are looking to promote two-way tourism exchange.
CCT 168 Travel &…
Asia Pacific leads global tourism growth – UNWTO
The Asia Pacific region led growth in the global tourism market last year, thereby earning a large share of global tourism arrivals and revenues.
According to a new report from the UN…
World Health Tourism Congress in Dubai
Dubai is set to host the World Health Tourism Congress. The congress is likely to be attended by more than 350 participants from 80 countries. Previous events have been held in Germany,…
Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner
Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner.
The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…
Indonesia plans 25% jump in tourism arrivals
Indonesia is targeting a 25% increase in international visitor arrivals over the next five years.
Outlining its latest five-year development plan, the country's Ministry of Tourism…
UNWTO puts climate change at “heart” of Asian tourism agenda
Climate change needs to be at the "heart of the tourism agenda" in Southeast Asia, the UNWTO has said.
The organisation recently hosted a major event in the Philippines that outlined…
DoT finalises new airport road plans
The Department of Transport (DoT) has finalised new road plans for Abu Dhabi’s new airport expansion, at the cost of almost AED638 m.
The project, which is due to be completed in July…
Philippines boosted by Etihad deal
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a new partnership with Etihad Airways that has the potential to significantly enhance tourism flows into the Philippines.
The national carrier…
New visa scheme to boost India’s inbound tourism
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) announced by the Indian government in February 2014 is
expected to make travelling a lot more easier for inbound visitors.
The ETA scheme…
China drives Singapore tourism growth in 2013
Singapore recorded a steady increase in visitor arrivals in 2013, driven by a strong rise in the number of tourists from China.
Citing preliminary full-year arrivals data, the…
Philippines arrivals grow despite disaster
The Philippines saw a strong rise in tourist arrivals in 2013, despite the typhoon that devastated swathes of the country in November.
According to data from the country’s Department of…
Reef Worlds explore potential of underwater tourism sites in UAE
California - Los Angeles-based Reef Worlds have shown a keen interest in building underwater tourism sites in Dubai and across the UAE, as reported by Emirates 24I7.
According to a…
Philippines Tourism looks to boost Saudi tourists numbers
The Philippine Department of Tourism, in conjunction with Philippine Embassy in Riyadh and Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, have come together to launch a new revitalized…
‘Tourism will help rebuild Philippines’
Philippine’s Department of Tourism (DOT) has said tourism will play a “significant role” in rebuilding the country after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan.
Tourism already accounts…
Industry calls for help in Philippines relief effort
The Intrepid Foundation and PATA are amongst the travel and tourism organisations raising money for the Philippines relief effort.
The Intrepid Foundation, through Intrepid Travel,…
Call for higher policy coordination between tourism and aviation sectors
Improving air connectivity through a closer coordination of tourism and aviation policies to ensure the sustained growth
of the tourism sector and of air transport was the commitment…
Philippines sees rise in Indian arrivals
Philippines has seen a steady increase in the number of Indian arrivals to the country.
The country received 46,395 Indian tourists in 2012 and expects to boost the figure by 50% this…
International Tourism Mart concludes in Tawang
The second International Tourism Mart (ITM) has concluded in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
The three-day event organised by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) from 18-20 October 2013,…
Philippine Airlines announces London route
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced it will launch flights from London to Manila in November after a ban on European routes was lifted.
Services from Heathrow under the flag…
Wego turns focus on Philippines
Travel metasearch website Wego has revealed it is to focus on the Filipino market by attending the first Philippine Tourism Forum and the 24th Philippine Travel Mart.
The company has…
Online visa application to boost tourism: Chiranjeevi
The recently-introduced online visa application system by the Home Ministry was welcomed by the Tourism Minister Dr K Chiranjeevi who said it would go a long way in boosting tourism in the…
Tune Hotels expands in Philippines
Tune Hotels has continued its expansion in the Philippines with the launch of its first property in the Cagayan De Oro, on the southern island of Mindanao.
The budget hotel chain…
Philippines eyes tourism boost after EU ruling
The Philippines is aiming for a major tourism boost, after its national carrier was permitted to relaunch flights to Europe.
The country's president, Benigno S. Aquino III, said on…
Gulf Air in the Philippines
With a population of close to 100 million people, an economy expanding at a rate of more than 6% per year and rapidly developing infrastructure, this is a country on the move.
Rumours circulate around Virgin Atlantic, Delta venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Delta as the airlines wait to hear about the future of their joint venture.…
Double-digit growth for Philippine tourism
The Philippines experienced strong growth in tourist arrivals in the first four months of 2013.
According to the latest data from the country's Department of Tourism, 1.65 million…
Asian tourism salaries rise, but staff satisfaction wanes
Salaries among tourism employees in the Asia Pacific region are rising, but workers are becoming increasingly frustrated over the lack of career progression, a new study has found.…
AirAsia acquires stake in Philippines’ Zest
AirAsia has entered into a new partnership with Zest Airways that will see it acquire a 49% equity stake in the Philippine carrier.
Under a new 'Strategic Alliance Agreement' between…
Philippines optimistic of air safety upgrade
The Philippines is confident its aviation safety rating will be upgraded this year, following positive feedback from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
All…
IMTEC 2013 focus on potential of medical tourism
Current trends in the medical tourism industry indicate that needs of international patients are challenging health service providers to come up with advanced solutions for quality…
Global tourism to climb again in 2013 – UNWTO
International tourism arrivals are expected to climb again this year, following the record-breaking one billion global tourists registered in 2012.
According to the latest figures from the…
Tourism to Philippines soars at 4 mn
The Philippines received a total of 4,272,811 foreign visitors in 2012, posting a 9.07% increase from 3,917,454 visitors in 2011.
Of the total number, visitors from the Middle East reached…
International Tourism Mart to start next week
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will organise an International Tourism Mart at Guwahati from 18th to 20th January.
Announcing this at a press conference in New Delhi yesterday, Union Tourism…
Asia continues to drive outbound tourism
Outbound trips from Asia grew 7% through 2012 due in part to rising wages, and the outlook for 2013 remains positive as the region buoys economic threats, despite some cooling in key…
Philippines targets 10 million tourists
The Philippines is planning to attract 10 million international visitors per year by 2016, according to the country’s tourism ministry.
Announcing its ambitious target this month, the…
Direct Philippines flights to return?
Direct flights between London and the Philippines could be reinstated in the next two years, Travel Daily has learned.
Domingo Enerio, chief operating officer at the Department for…
Tourism’s record year continues
International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in the first eight months of 2012, as the record year for the world's tourism industry continues.
According to the latest data from the UNWTO, a…
Tourism ministers to debate visa regulations
The issue of visas will be top of the agenda this month when the world's tourism ministers gather at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.
Following the G20 Leaders’ declaration earlier…
Travel Daily talks to Benito C Bengzon Jr of Philippine Tourism
Could you elucidate on the new ‘More fun in the Philippines’ campaign?
The response to the new campaign has been phenomenal. As per statistics, tourist arrivals have increased post the…
Face-to-Face: Benita C. Bengzon, Philippine Tourism
Today Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with Benito C Bengzon Jr, Assistant Secretary at Philippine Tourism...
Q) What response have you seen the ‘More Fun in the Philippines’…
Celebrating Asia’s travel and tourism industry
There has never been a better time to come together and celebrate Asia’s travel and tourism industry.
Despite a worldwide financial crisis, the travel and tourism sector in Asia continues…
Celebrating Asia’s travel and tourism industry
There has never been a better time to come together and celebrate Asia’s travel and tourism industry.
Despite a worldwide financial crisis, the travel and tourism sector in Asia continues…
UAE, Philippine ink air traffic MoU
In an effort to boost air traffic between two countries, the government of Philippines in Abu Dhabi recently inked a confidential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Civil…
India, Philippines to enhance tourism cooperation
India and the Philippines have decided to enhance mutual cooperation in the tourism sector. Both the countries will identify areas of work together and explore new opportunities especially…
Philippine Airlines places largest ever aircraft order
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus for 54 new aircraft - the largest single commercial aircraft order in the history of the Philippines.
The deal, which is…
South Asia tourism growth slows – PATA
The growth of international arrivals to South Asia registered a slower growth of 5% during April 2012, according to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
The…
Asian tourism growth slows
The growth of international arrivals to the Asia Pacific region slowed to just 4% in April, according to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
The results,…
China drives tourism growth in HK
Mainland China continued to act as the primary driver in Hong Kong’s growing tourism sector through April.
Overall arrivals from the mainland made a year-on-year leap of 23.9% to…
Southeast Asia continues to lead tourism growth
International arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations increased 7% year-on-year during the first two months of 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel…
Philippines’ DoT targets high-end tourists
The Philippines announced the launch of its new tourism campaign 'It's more fun in the Philippines' targeting the Middle East high-end market.
This initiative was riding on the growth of…
Kerala Tourism to hold first road show in Saudi Arabia
Kerala Tourism will hold its first-ever road show in Saudi Arabia in a bid to attract more tourists from the Gulf kingdom to the state.
The first road show would be held in Jeddah followed…
US trade body calls for DOT merger enquiry
Business Travel Coalition in the US has called on the Department of Transportation (DOT) to look into airline mergers after US Airways announced it plans to combine with American Airlines.…
Agro-eco tourism to set destination apart
As the business and political community in the Philippines back tourism development, destinations are looking for way to distinguish themselves in the domestic and international market…
Koreans drive tourism growth in Philippines
As visitor arrivals to the Philippines grow, Korea continues to prove the country's most valuable source market. The Philippines recorded a total of 2.6 million tourist arrivals from…
Truism stakeholders criticise open skies in Philippines
Tourism stakeholders in the Philippines have voice concerns over the country's Open Skies policy. Jose Perez de Tagle, Philippine Airlines (PAL) Assistant Vice President for Government…
Casino operator invests billions in Philippines tourism
Major gaming operator, Alliance Global Group (AGI), is ramping up tourism investment in the Philippines with fresh plans for two existing resorts in Metro Manila. Taking its lead from…
Negros Occidental Mayor rallies officials behind tourism
The Ruins at Talisay City in Negros Occidental, PhilippinesNegros Occidental provincial government, Philippines, is looking to up its stake in the US$1 trillion global tourism…
Philippines recognises Aliwagwag Protected Landscape
The Aliwagwag mountain range in the Philippines is now a protected area after President Benigno Aquino III approved calls by environmentalists for its preservation. Aliwagwag, situated in…
US, Europe debt crisis to hurt India tourism
The ongoing debt crisis in the US and Europe is expected to impact inbound tourism into India this season, according to hoteliers and travel companies reported rediff.com. ""There is…
Philippines to establish brand by year-end
Newly appointed Tourism Secretary, Ramon Jimenez, has promised to establish the Philippines first destination brand before the year-end. The Tourism Ministry is currently considering…
Philippines on course for arrivals targets at H1 mark
The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines expects to exceed its arrivals target for 2011. Yesterday, the department announced results for the first half of 2011 which show 1.91…
Air safety costs Philippines billions in lost revenue
The Philippines has lost an estimated PHP66.3 billion (US$1.6 billion) in tourism revenues over the last two years owing to airline safety standards. The United States Federal Aviation…
AirAsia Philippines receives first aircraft
AirAsia's new Philippines-based low-cost carrier received its first aircraft yesterday. The brand new Airbus A320 jet arrived at the airline's new home base at Clark's Diosdado Macapagal…
Airport infrastructure obstacle to growth in Philippines
Philippine infrastructure development is not keeping pace with rising demand and will stunt industry growth in the near future. This warning was issued by travel industry stakeholders who…
Philippine Tourism Secretary resigns
Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) Secretary Alberto Lim (pictured right) has resigned from his position. The announcement came on Friday, a day after Lim addressed international…
Philippines to improve disabled access
The tourist authority announced on Friday that it would offer discounted transport fares, hotel rates and activity fees to develop the niche market. The government has also requested that…
Industry backs Philippine tourism plan
Fort San Pedro is one of the may attractions on the Cebu menu
Hotel managers and tour operators are onside with Philippine tourism authorities, backing their goal of 6.3 million plus…
Philippine open skies policy attracts attention
Several Airlines are taking a bigger interest in the Philippines after it approved the liberalisation of national aviation policy back in March. Though no deals have yet been signed, the…
Etihad celebrates Philippines anniversary
An Etihad delegation headed by CEO James Hogan visited the Philippines last week for meetings with the country's leaders and business and trade partners as part of the airline's fifth…
Palau tourism to benefit from ‘million-dollar sharks’
A single reef shark can contribute almost US$2 million in its lifetime to the economy of Palau, according to a new study by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the…
SEAIR, Tiger to launch Philippines domestic jet flights
South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) has announced the launch of its first domestic jet services, connecting Manila with Cebu and Davao. The Philippine low-cost carrier will operate up to 10…
AirAsia chooses Clark as Philippine home base
AirAsia Incorporated, the new Philippine-based affiliate of AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its home base in the country.
The airline, which announced its formation last December,…
Philippines plans to almost double tourist arrivals
The Philippines has set a target of achieving 6.3 million international arrivals by 2016, generating US$4.5 billion in revenues. TD's Anil Mathur reported from the ASEAN Tourism Forum…
Singapore tourism stakeholders create holiday packages
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has teamed up with Changi Airport Group (CAG) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to offer holiday packages to Singapore.Under a just-signed Memorandum of…
Philippines bans tourists from volcano
Tourism companies in the Philippines have been banned fromtaking visitors to the area surrounding the Taal volcano, approximately65km south of Manila. According to a Manila Times…
New Philippine hotel selects Amadeus PMS
Manila, Philippines, 27 April 2010: Hotel H2O and Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, have…
Southeast Asia to start consumer phase of tourism plan
BANGKOK, 8 March 2010 - The new consumer destination marketing campaign for the 10 countries of Southeast Asia will launch this week at ITB Berlin. Southeast Asia: feel the warmth…
Lonely Planet joins Southeast Asia tourism campaign
BANGKOK, 22 February 2010 - The latest Lonely Planet content is now featured on SoutheastAsia.org, the new tourism website for the region created by the ASEAN Tourism…
Philippine Airlines appoints MG Media
Philippine Airlines has announced the appointment of MG Media Communications to manage its public relations activities in Australia. The airline's General Manager for Australia Mike…
Philippines looks to India
There are bright prospects for both business and leisure tourism from India to the Philippines, according to the managing Director of Manila-based tour operator, Schroff…
ASEAN launches new tourism campaign
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, 25 January 2010: The ten ASEAN countries today launched a new tourism campaign built around the slogan, Southeast Asia: feel the warmth. A dynamic,…
ASEAN launches new tourism plan
A new strategic plan for tourism in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia will be prepared to help the region achieve an integrated ASEAN Community by 2015. The plan will recommend a wide…
ASEAN unveils new tourism plan
BANGKOK, 30 November 2009 - A new strategic plan for tourism in the ASEAN countries of Southeast Asia will be prepared to help the region achieve an integrated ASEAN Community by…
Philippines optimistic over Tourism Act
The Philippine government has passed the long-awaited Tourist Act, giving the private sector a greater say in how the country's tourism industry is promoted and developed,…
The coming boom in medical tourism
Before the end of 2009, St. Luke's Medical Centre will open the MP9-billion (US$189.4million) 600-bed St. Luke's Medical Centre hospital at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig The…
Singapore tourism decline eases in April
Singapore has said that visitor arrivals fell 6.1% year-on-year, but that this indicated a slowdown in the steep declines seen in the first quarter of the year. The city-state…
Amadeus and SEAIR increase travel choices in Asia to include exotic Philippine destination
The deal will see Amadeus GDS distribute the content of all 13 of theairline's domestic destinations, giving SEAIR the opportunity to sell itsflights to more than 1,500 travel…
Banyan Tree expands into Philippines
The US$200 million, 55-hectare Isla Diwaran integrated island resortis scheduled to open in 2012."The integrated resort development of Isla Diwaran heralds the arrival of Palawan as a…
Philippines targets the adventurous traveller
The Philippines is setting its sights on adventure travellers by offering new tour packages aimed at introducing and highlighting the country's great outdoors and climate, the…
Philippines medical tourism gets big push
As leading international experts in health, wellness and tourism gather later this month in Manila in what is touted as being the industry's largest event in Asia, the Philippines' medical…
Philippines developer to create “tourism estates”
The Philippines' largest developer, Ayala Land, plans to develop "tourism estates" in various parts of the country, Bloomberg has reported. The first of these will reportedly be located at…
Envoy promotes golf tourism
Philippine Ambassador to Turkey Bahnarim Guinomla is promoting the country as an excellent golf destination, The Inquirer reported.
He had initiated a golf tournament and meeting with the…
Philippines wants responsible tourism
The Philippines Department of Tourism has launched on Tuesday a campaign to promote environmentally sustainable tourism projects amid continuing threats to the environment.
According to an…
Budget fares lift local tourism in Philippines
Budget airlines have played a key role in spurring domestic tourism in the Philippines in the past two years, according to an official of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association.
John…
Business tourism on the agenda in Melbourne this week
Business tourism and the expected growth of business events in Australia andthe region will be the key focus for more than 6,000 people gathering this week in Melbourne for the Asia…
Get rid of travel tax: Philippines minister
The travel tax imposed on Filipinos travelling abroad should be abolished, Philippines Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano was quoted saying.Speaking at the opening of the 15th Travel…
2007 breakthrough year for Philippines
The year 2007 has been a year of breakthroughs for Philippine tourism, with the number of foreign arrivals breaching the three million mark, the country's Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano…
Sarawak, south Philippines offer joint tours
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sarawak Tourism Federation and Southern Philippine Tourism Council to work on more tourism links, the Star reported.
Philippine close to reaching arrivals target
That means the country is closer to its goal of attracting a record three million foreign tourists this year.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said the country was on its way to posting the…
Russians take on the Philippines
Philippines Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano even went as far as flying to Russia recently to join Leisure Moscow, dubbed as the biggest annual travel fair in the former Soviet…
Philippine travel group wants incentives
Jose Clemente III, president of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), was quoted in Inquirer.net saying that funding was sorely lacking.
The PTAA, which has about 490 travel…
MasterCard’s scholarship program for women in travel and tourism
Twenty women from Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa have beenoffered full scholarships to the Executive Diploma of Business Administrationfrom U21Global, an online Graduate…
Europeans rediscover Philippines
Quoting Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano, it said scuba diving is being touted as the new love for Europeans coming to the Philippines. "We decided to focus on one product - scuba diving,…
UNWTO rates RP tourism campaign
The campaign reported a 14% annual growth rate, the highest in Southeast Asia. The marketing campaign, developedby Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano, aims to boost foreign…
Philippines to promote super-region
The DOT will occupy 10 booths that will highlight the Central Visayas as its theme as being the hub of the country's tourism super-region and draw the inflow of tourist to other surrounding…
Korea flock to the Philippines
Combined, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia have annually welcomed a few hundred-thousand of Koreans over the past few years. But the big winner seems to be the Philippines. In…
