Tag: Department of Tourism
7 Ways to Enjoy Rehabilitated Boracay Reopening in October
The world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines is scheduled to reopen in October after the government assessment of compliance by businesses and residents met environmental standards.
Tourist arrivals soars to 4 million poised to break 2017 record
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines has jumped to over 4 million, breaking the 3.9 million mark made in 2017 and is projected to continue breaking targets up to the end of the year.
2 million Korean tourists set to visit PH despite Boracay closure
At least two million Korean tourists can be expected to come to the Philippines this year despite the closure of Boracay, the most preferred destinations of Koreans.
Palawan to be featured in US network TLC across Asia
The Philippines’ Last Frontier, Palawan, will be in the spotlight as the world renowned island will be featured in the first ever regional cruise-themed television program produced by the Asia Cruise Cooperation and the Department of Tourism.
PH Tourism campaign wins 3 YouTube Ad Awards
YouTube gave the Philippines three awards for its tourism campaign video “Anak” – a minute-long ad answering the question why 'It's More Fun in the Philippines'.
PHL 1st quarter tourist arrivals surpasses 2 million, breaks record
The arrival of foreign guests for the first quarter of 2018 attained another milestone breaching the two million mark.
183 PHL beaches to sun, swim & surf during Boracay closure
As the island of Boracay, one of the Philippines leading beach destinations is shutdown for 6-months, lo and behold there are still more than 180 beautiful beaches across this 7100 island archipelago offering pristine shores and clear waters that tourists may find just as enticing.
Record tourist arrivals marks Central Visayas as top travel hub
Central Visayas welcomed the most number of tourists to the Philippines from January to December 2017, according to a tally by the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Out of the record 6.9 million tourists who visited...
7 Churches in Intramuros open to Visita Iglesia for first time since WWII
Catholic faithful looking for a new way to experience the annual Lenten season’s Visita Iglesia can now go to Intramuros, the famed old walled city of Manila.
Seven churches of Intramuros are being opened by...
Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Arrives in PH
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters has arrived in Manila.
The new Miss Universe is accompanied by last year's winner, Iris Mittenaere, and other Miss Universe 2017 participants from Spain, Italy, Russia, Malaysia, India, Canada, China,...
Japan Cruise Lines to boost cruise tourism in PHL
Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has committed to send MS Pacific Venus on a regular port call to the Philippines by 2018.
Filipino hospitality highlighted in new tourism global ad
Filipino hospitality is the new focus of the Philippine tourism campaign launched during the global telecast of Miss Universe.