Tag: Department of Tourism
Boracay, Cebu, and Intramuros Hailed Asia’s Top Tourist Spots at 31st World Travel Awards
The Philippines and its premier tourism destinations Boracay, Cebu, and Intramuros received astounding recognition at the recently concluded 31st annual World Travel Awards (WTA).
The Southeast Asian nation proved to be a top choice for...
Cebu, Philippines to Host First UN Asia-Pacific Gastronomy Tourism Forum
The Philippines is hosting the first-ever United Nations (UN) Tourism Regional Forum of Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific on June 26-27 in Cebu City.
The 2-day forum, organized by the UN Tourism, the...
Philippines Celebrated as Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination
The Philippines was hailed a Muslim-friendly nation at the 2024 Halal in Travel Global Summit in Singapore, the second time it was recognized on the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI).
GMTI released its annual...
Philippines scores Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title for 5th time at World Travel Awards
The Philippines proudly emerged victorious for the fifth consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony. The accolade pays homage to the Philippines' incredible waters and reefs and relentless efforts in conserving and promoting its pristine island and marine sanctuaries.
How the Philippines is Revolutionizing Your Next Visit with Free Internet at Tourism Hotspots
Tourists will soon enjoy Free Wi-Fi for 94 travel destinations in the Philippines, according to the joint announcement of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Philippines secures double World Travel Awards for Top Dive, Top Beach Destinations
The Philippines secured double World Travel Awards (WTA) this year, including its 4th straight WTA as Top Leading Dive Destination - a title it first won in 2019 in the annual awards to celebrate excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries.
Philippines wins World Travel Awards’ top dive, top beach destinations in Asia
The Philippines was recognized as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination and Asia’s Leading Beach Destination by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2022.
LISTEN: Filipino music Spotify playlists inspired by Philippine destinations
Listen to these Filipino music playlists on Spotify inspired by the Philippines' top travel destinations.
Free Covid-19 vaccination center to rise in Manila’s Nayong Pilipino
A free Covid-19 vaccination temporary center will soon rise at the Nayong Pilipino Foundation vacant lot in Parañaque City, Metro Manila after the Philippines' Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved the initiative endorsed by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Philippines’ Coral Triangle natural treasures on showcase in Virtual Dive Expo
The Philippines' Coral Triangle natural treasures will be on showcase in the upcoming PHIDEX Virtual Dive Expo.
Philippines’ resilience champions for tourism honored in Virtus Awards
The Philippines' resilience champions for tourism were honored in the prestigious Virtus Awards 2020 by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) in partnership with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines in a bid to highlight the tourism and hospitality industry's overcoming the worst of times when Covid-19 put traveling to a halt.
You can now join Philippine festivals via online Fiesta Filipinas
The “Fiesta Filipinas” online event series will be simulating all the experiences of Philippine festivals to bring Filipino culture and celebrations closer to Filipinos around the world despite the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic.