Philippine tourism outperforms pre-pandemic figures in 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that 2024 was an exceptional year for the country as it outperformed 2019 figures in terms of tourist receipts.
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Air France launches new direct Manila-Paris route
Air France formally launched a new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Paris last 8th December.
Philippines and Israel seek to boost two-way tourism
The Philippine and Israeli governments are in talks regarding measures to boost two-way tourism in the near future.
Philippines seeks to draw in more Indian tourists via new e-Visa system
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that it is ready to capture India’s rising outbound market through the implementation of its new e-Visa system in India.
Thailand and Philippines to discuss “Two Countries, One Destination” concept
The Thai government expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Philippines to boost their respective dive destinations under a “Two Countries, One Destination” programme.
Philippine Department of Tourism launches Philippine Dive Experience
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the first Philippine Dive Experience programme on Thursday, 28th November.
Philippines seeks better air connectivity with Bahrain
The Philippines seeks to improve its air connectivity with Bahrain through flights to Cebu, going so far as to propose flights between the Middle Eastern country with the key southern city.
Philippine Department of Tourism committed to country’s transformation as global gastronomy hub
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) signified its commitment to making the Philippines an international gastronomy hub, as secretary Christina Frasco formally announced that the…
Philippine government working to boost facilities for the cruise sector
The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 opens in Manila
Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday,…
Philippine Department of Tourism to showcase country at WTM 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.
Philippines working to become preferred medical tourism destination
The Philippines is working to boost its medical tourism portfolio to become one of the leading destinations for healthcare and wellness.
Philippine tourism department to boost promotions in Japan, South Korea, and US
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing its efforts to draw in more tourists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
Philippines to boost tourism promotion in Australia
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.
Philippines and South Korea renew tourism cooperation programme
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.
Philippines successfully holds culinary tourism showcase in Turin
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with Slow Food Communities and various stakeholders, showcased the Philippines’ rich culinary heritage on the global stage last…
Philippine tourism campaign cited at Tourism EXPO Japan 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that its Love the Philippines global promotional campaign received a special citation at Tourism EXPO Japan.
Philippine Department of Tourism maintains ISO certification for seventh consecutive year
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for 2024, maintaining it for the seventh consecutive year.
Philippine Department of Tourism breaks ground for new tourist rest area in Mindanao
The Department of Tourism announced that it is setting up a new tourist rest area, this time in the town of Patikul, Sulu in Mindanao.
Air France to resume direct Paris-Manila flights this December
Air France resumes its direct flights between Paris and Manila on 8th December following a 20-year-long hiatus.
Philippines hits over half of its 2024 arrival target
Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco disclosed that the country achieved half of its arrivals target for this year as of 5th September.
Philippines hosts 2024 World Travel Awards gala
The Philippines is set to host this year’s World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on Tuesday, 3 September, at the City of Dreams - Manila.
Philippine tourism department calls for establishment of tourist courts in the country
Philippine secretary of tourism Christina Frasco proposed the establishment of a special court to swiftly expedite cases where foreign tourists are involved.
Philippine tourism department sets up tourist rest facility in Bicol
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and local tourism authorities gathered at the Hiraya Manawari Nature Park in Tabaco City, Albay to break ground for a new tourist rest facility for…
Philippine Department of Tourism to deploy tourist first-aid facilities
The placement of these facilities was announced in the wake of super-typhoon Carina (international code: Gaemi) which wrought disastrous flooding in many parts of the Philippines.
Philippine foreign affairs told to fast-track e-visa system
Philippine tourism secretary Frasco called upon the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs to fast-track the full implementation of the new e-Visa system.
Philippines hailed Asia’s best cruise port of call
The Philippines received the prestigious Best Port of Call award at this year’s Asia Cruise Awards in recognition of its efforts to boost tourism through the cruise sector.
Philippines introduces cruise visa waiver for foreigners
Foreign tourists travelling via cruise ship now have an easier way to enter the Philippines thanks to the country’s new cruise visa waiver.
Philippines reports significant increase in tourism revenue for 2024
In its latest report, the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) saw a significant increase in tourism-generated revenues for the first half of this year.
The Philippines reaches 2022 target foreign visitors arrivals
Philippines' Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has announced on October 17 that the country has breached the 2022 target foreign visitors arrivals.
“As of today, we have…
