Isabela Solon taps DOST researchers on sustainable tourism
Known as a natural archeological site, Dipanyong cave is seen as a potential ecotourism destination located at Sitio Jamtic, Brgy. San Miguel, Echague, Isabela.
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DOT to host 1st UN Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in June
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 –…
PH generates P489-M sales leads from Berlin travel fair
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…
PH forges expanded tourism ties with Qatar
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…
Boracay readies security, safety measures for tourists this summer
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 –…
CANNES FILMS BEING SHOT IN DAPITAN
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…
PH records 1.2-M guest arrivals in first 2 months of 2024
The Philippines stands on an encouraging start in achieving its 2024 tourist arrival target after getting 1.2 million foreign visitors in the first two months of this year. The Department of Tourism (DOT) reported that as of March 5, international tourist arrivals to the Philippines have tallied 1,227,815. Foreign tourist arrivals took the lion’s share with 1,160,129 or 94.49 percent while overseas Filipinos make up…
PH showcases Siquijor, more Filipino destinations at ITB 2024
TRAVEL TRADE SHOW. The Philippine pavilion at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse 2024 Convention in Berlin, Germany. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco led the Philippine delegation with 60 other co-exhibitors from the public and the private sector. (Photo courtesy of DOT) MANILA – The provinces of Siquijor, Camiguin and other popular and underrated Philippine destinations were featured in the world’s largest…
Manila Clock Tower Museum open on weekends starting March 2
The Clock Tower Museum inside the Manila City Hall is now open on weekends so the public “can also enjoy our museum even on Saturdays and Sundays,” accoeding to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna. Jose Ma. Belmonte, project head of the Manila Clock Tower Museum, said visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays. The museum features the colorful history…
Fil-Canadian from N. Ecija wins 2-bedroom condo from Bisita, Be My Guest
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, and SM Development Corp. (SMDC) president Jose Mari J. Banzon recently awarded a brand new condominium unit courtesy of SMDC Quezon City to one lucky winner of the Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) incentive program. Ruperto Tumibay, a 79-year-old who hails from Nueva Ecija and a Filipino-Canadian citizen since 2008,…