The Philippines’ regional tourism centers will soon be equipped with emergency satellite phones from Smart Communications.
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Korean reality show “Laws of the Jungle” to film in Palawan, excites Pinoy fans
South Korean survivor-style show “Laws of The Jungle” was reported on January 8, by Korean-content publication Koreaboo, to be filming in the Philippines’ renowned island of Palawan this year.
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Philippines records 8 Million foreign tourist arrivals, surpasses 2018 numbers
The Philippines recorded over 8 million foreign tourist arrivals on Friday, surpassing the 2018 numbers with the arrival of a Japanese couple in Manila. The record number of tourists was reached on December 27, 2019, when the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed its 8-millionth and 8-millionth-and-1 tourists, Yachiyo Imamoto and her husband Tamio from Yokohama, […]
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WATCH: The charms of Pinoy “Pasko” Christmas festivities celebrated in travel video
Christmas is more FUN in the Philippines! And that is mainly because of Filipinos whose Christmas season is a five-month celebration of festive lights, iconic carols, sumptuous food, and heartwarming gatherings with family and friends. These and many more reasons why Christmas is more fun in the Philippines are shown in the new Department of […]
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Clark, Subic hoteliers unite to make SEA Games “More Fun”
Hoteliers in Clark, Angeles City, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Subic, Zambales have rallied behind the Department of Tourism (DoT) to extend the best in Filipino hospitality to all athletes and officials participating in the South East Asian Games (SEAG). More than 50 Clark and Subic hotel operators assured the DoT and the […]
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2019 foreign tourist arrivals soars to 6.16 million, up 14 percent from last year
Foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines has reached a record 6-million-plus mark in the first nine months of the year, registering a 14%+ improvement on last year’s numbers. The 3rd Quarter Tourist Arrival Data from the Department of Tourism are looking very good with foreign arrivals numbering 6,161,503 from January to September, a 14.37 percent […]
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The Philippines wins at 2019 World Travel Awards in Vietnam
The Philippines won two major awards for Asia’s Leading Tourism Board and Asia’s Dive Destination in the recently concluded 2019 World Travel Awards held in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. The Philippines was finally recognized for its efforts in promoting the island and marine sanctuaries, earning the country the “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” title during the […]
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Department of Tourism, Globe partnership promotes tourism digital innovation
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Globe Telecom are working together to promote tourism through digital innovation. The DOT and Globe partnership kicked off with a series of events in September, headlined by a new tourism video that showcases the use of digital tools to capture Philippine travel moments. The digital video “It’s More Fun […]
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Philippine travel made easy on revamped one-stop-shop tourism website
Planning travel to the Philippines has been made easy by the revamped tourism website, Philippines.travel. The redesigned website went live on Tuesday with a new look that focuses on traveler-friendly experience. Philippines.travel has three main tabs: See & Do Where to Go Events & Festival The “See & Do” tab features six tourism products of […]
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Cebu heritage town thrives with eco-sports tourism
The heritage town of Argao, a coastal town along Cebu Strait about a two-hour drive south of Cebu City, has embraced modern eco-sports as part of its tourism offerings. The historic town is presented as “a sprawling natural wonder endowed with pristine coastal waters, white-sand beaches and rolling hills and mountains” that is now welcoming […]
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7 PHL tourist destinations being built as sustainable tourism showcase communities
Seven tourist destinations in the Philippines are being built up as resilient, inclusive, sustainable tourism showcase communities. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced towards the weekend that plans are in place for coordinated efforts between the agency and key stakeholders to help local communities thrive amidst nationwide tourism efforts. The DOT convened selected organizations to […]
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Farm tourism strategy to benefit farmers and fisherfolks
The Philippines’ strategy for farm tourism will benefit farmers and fisherfolk, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said at the Farm Tourism Summit. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat emphasized the agency’s priority program for farm tourism saying citing it will serve as a catalyst for sustainable tourism and inclusive development that will redound to helping not only […]
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