Philippines
Royal Caribbean joins two Philippine travel fairs
Royal Caribbean announced its participation as a key exhibitor at two upcoming Philippine travel events in Manila and in Mindanao.
Tourism employed 6.21 million Filipinos in 2023; growth of tourism industry share to GDP highest in 24 years
The tourism industry has cemented its vital role as a pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic as it recorded 6.21 million employment for Filipinos in 2023, an exponential increase nearing its 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or almost four years ahead, as cited on the approved National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028.
Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum
With the rising popularity of travel shows and travel vlogging, not to mention the regular sharing of videos and photos on social media, it only takes an internet connection for anyone to see various sights and tourist attractions all over the world.
Samar Province, DOT tout 3 new tourism circuits
Samar Province and the Department of Tourism introduced three new tourism circuits aimed at highlighting the province's rich natural, cultural, and gastronomic treasures on April 16.
DOT: Philippines receives 2 million international visitors; Tourism receipts hit PHP158 billion in the first three months of 2024
The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Wednesday (April 24).
Contiki launches first ever trip to the Philippines
Contiki, the social travel brand for 18-35s, has announced its first ever trip to the Philippines. Its name is Philippines Island Hopping, and it gives travellers the chance to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in less than 2 weeks.
PATA International Conference on Women in Travel to be held in Bohol, Philippines
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.
DOT revives Philippine Tourism Awards
To honour the excellence and continued support of industry stakeholders, institutions, and partners, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) to encourage friendly competition and, at the same time, further promote industry excellence.
Frasco to lead PH delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Laos
Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024.
Sinulog allows tourists to immerse “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”: Frasco
Sinulog sa Sugbo, dubbed as the country’s biggest festival, is more than just a crowd-attracting event, it also allows tourists to immerse themselves “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
Best Western opens 6 exceptional hotels in Asia
With six recent hotel openings in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, BWH℠ Hotels continues to expand rapidly in Asia.
Reviving Pujada Bay – corals meet mangroves in The Philippines
Team Malizia, Zurich Germany, rrreefs, and the Mama Earth Foundation are delighted to announce their partnership to restore coral reefs and mangroves in the Philippines.
BillEase, now available on Agoda
Enabled by Alipay+, the integration comes amidst travel recovery in the Philippines Philippine-based consumer finance app, BillEase, is now available as a payment option on Agoda
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Davao, Philippines from 1 April 2023
Qatar Airways resumes services to the enchanting city of Davao, starting 1 April 2023 with one weekly flight.
Flights to and from Manila, Philippines suspended due to technical issues
Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year's Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, causing chaos for tens of thousands of travellers.
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