DAVAO CITY— Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlighted the big gains of the country’s tourism industry during her speech at the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Davao Tourism Association held on Monday (August 12) at Dusit Thani in Davao City. Among these gains is the 3.7 million international tourist arrivals in the country from…
The Philippines’ estimated visitor revenue receipts have reached more than P280 billion in the first half of 2024. Based on the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) latest statistical monitoring report, tourism earnings from inbound visitors from January 1 to June 30, 2024 have hit P282.17 billion. The figure is 32.81% higher than the P212.47 billion revenue recorded in the same period last year. In a statement, Tourism Secretary Christina…
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation projects the government will undertake shortly are expected to greatly boost the country’s tourism ijndustry. “Improving and modernizing our transport systems will be crucial at ensuring tourists enjoy their vacations that start with travel to and from their homes,” he said at the recent Travel Madness Expo 2024…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Calabarzon regional office promises an immersive experience for the Pahiyas Festival which celebrates the beauty of a small, yet rich in culture town of Lucban, Quezon. In partnership with the municipal government of Lucban, the DOT CALABARZON has launched its experiential tour to give everyone a chance to explore the…
Known as a natural archeological site, Dipanyong cave is seen as a potential ecotourism destination located at Sitio Jamtic, Brgy. San Miguel, Echague, Isabela.
GASTRONOMY TOURISM. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco tries Filipino cuisine during the launch of the Philippine Eatsperience in Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila last April. Frasco on Monday (May 6, 2024) said gastronomy plays an important role in the Filipino culture, encouraging everyone to support local food products. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism) MANILA –…
The Philippines has generated P489.1 million in sales leads at the recently concluded Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2024.4.22 The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said the Philippine booth at the fair secured a total of 322 sales count after three days of business-to-business appointments with tourism players from various parts of Europe in the event, known as the world’s largest…
ENHANCED TOURISM. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco exchanges documents with Qatar State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Philippines and Qatar on Monday (April 22, 2024) at the Malacañang Palace in Manila as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
TOURISTS AT THE BEACH. Thousands of tourists flock to Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan during the Holy Week. Malay chief tourism operations officer Felix G. delos Santos Jr., in an interview on Monday (April 1, 2024), said they are ready for the influx of tourists this April and May. (Photo courtesy of Flickr) ILOILO CITY –…
FOUR short Cannes films are now being shot in Dapitan in Zamboanga Peninsula in Western Mindanao. The filming is one right after another and all are destined to be screened at the Directors’ Fortnight of the Cannes International Film Festival. Epic and unprecedented It’s the very first time Cannes comes a-calling to shoot films in…
