MEDIA RELEASE 30 July 2020 The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pulling out all the stops to ensure that health and safety measures are in place in the country’s tourist destinations and to reassure all stakeholders of government support as the industry prepares to...
DOT pushes stringent guidelines for stakeholders across the nation
MEDIA RELEASE 18 June 2020 In line with the Department of Tourism's (DOT) priority effort to roll out its new health and safety standards as well as the Inter-Agency Task Force on the management of Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) restrictions among tourism...
Barefoot luxury is sustainable luxury
It’s a reflection of our philosophy: Small is Beautiful. Recognising the beauty of our natural surroundings as our most precious resource, we treat mother Nature with the highest respect, continuously seeking new ways to reduce our footprint and increase our...
DOT eyes tourism recovery as more destinations reopen
MEDIA RELEASE 1 July 2020 The Department of Tourism (DOT) said that it anticipates the reopening of the tourism industry in concurrence with the local government units (LGU), with the easing of travel restrictions, as more places around the country transition to a...
Tourism will recover well, DOT chief vows
MEDIA RELEASE 26 June 2020 The tourism industry will recover well from three months of quarantine and restore the jobs lost by millions of Filipinos dependent on the industry Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat gave this assurance on Thursday (June 25) in the...
Foodtripping the Philippines
Join us on a Food Trip around the Philippines and experience Filipino cuisine from the comfort of your home. Taking us on this epic foodie adventure are four UK-based Filipino Chefs who will be showing YOU how to recreate a popular Filipino dish.
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Tourism industry hikes share in GDP to 13%; Puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic
MEDIA RELEASE 22 June 2020 The tourism industry increased its contribution to the country's economy to almost 13 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) last year, according to government statistics. This, according to Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat,...
DOT celebrates Hidden Beach, Palawan’s inclusion in CNT’s Best Beaches in the World
MEDIA RELEASE 22 June 2020 The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Hidden Beach in El Nido, Palawan in Condé Nast Traveller’s (CNT) "The 30 Best Beaches in the World" feature. The list was made in light of the pandemic, stating that "…while the...
DOT sustains online presence with ‘Wake up in PH’ campaign and safety travel advisories
MEDIA RELEASE 10 June 2020 While travel restrictions are still in place, for both domestic and foreign travel, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has been maintaining its presence online with its most recent digital campaign, “Wake Up in the Philippines” and...