PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards
The PDOT has announced that the Philippines is again Asia’s leading beach and dive destination at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). Find out more…
Shopping is more fun in the PHL, say tourists
In Photo: Shops at the Uptown Mall in Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City are seen in this file photo. According to the Department of Tourism’s Visitor Sample Survey, shopping—whether in sleek malls like Uptown or more low-end flea markets—topped the list of preferred...
PAL to service new San Vicente airport soon
Aerial shot of the San Vicente Airport runway. (Photo by Celeste Anna R. Formoso) PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan -- The branch manager of the Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) local office here said the recently opened airport in San Vicente town, southern Palawan, will be...
Mactan-Cebu International Airport Inaugurates New International Terminal
Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu - Representatives of government and the private sector, led by President Rodrigo Duterte, gathered today for the Inauguration of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2 (T2). The ceremony was held in the Departures area of the new...
Cruise ship arrivals seen bringing 329,000 visitors this year
CRUISE arrivals in the Philippines have been unaffected by the six-month closure of Boracay Island, a major day-tour destination for passengers.
In an interview with the BusinessMirror, Department of Tourism Spokesman …
DOT promotes agritourism at the 8th Philippine Harvest
Already on its 8th edition, the Philippine Harvest at Central Square has once again celebrated and promoted the richness of Philippine agriculture, now, as a platform to boost farm tourism around the archipelago. Dubbed “Philippine Harvest: Celebration of Philippine...
JANUARY TOURIST ARRIVALS HIT ALL-TIME HIGH
The Philippines’ tourism industry is off to a promising year, as monthly visitor arrivals hit all-time high of 732,506 in January, based on the latest data disclosed by the Department of Tourism (DOT). DOT officials credited the impressive figure, indicating a 15.97...