Philippine Department of Tourism

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reported that the number of foreign arrivals dropped by around 0.51 percent as of 31st March.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has teamed up with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to promote more birdwatching activities in the Northern Philippines.

The Philippines received nominations in seven key categories for this year’s run of the World Travel Awards.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) believes that Air Canada’s new direct route between Vancouver and Manila will result in a significant boost in leisure and business tourism.

The Philippines has been hailed Destination of the Year at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards recently held in Perth, Australia.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) convened its Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on Tuesday, 18th March, as the government boosts its efforts to streamline travel processes while…

The recent efforts of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT)’s search for more destinations in the Northern Philippines has proven fruitful.

The Eastern Visayas regional office of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that the Central Philippine region earned PHP 39.33 billion in tourism revenues in 2024.

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City officially opened its doors, marking a new era of vibrant hospitality in the heart of Quezon City. 

The Department of Tourism in Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) in the Northern Philippines reports that the growing number of tourists in the region is uplifting the lives of their…

The Philippine government expressed its optimism that tourism revenues in the country will continue to rise based on the Department of Tourism (DOT)’s excellent report on arrivals and…

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) extended an invitation to Hollywood executives to film in the country.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Thursday, 6th March, that the country earned US$1.1 billion in tourism revenues in January 2025.

The office of the Philippine Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region (DOT-1) announced an ambitious goal to hit over five million tourist arrivals by 2028.

The “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign to promote Philippine gastronomic tourism recently made its way to Baguio for the northern city’s famed Panagbenga Floral Festival.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its interest  to partner with more global celebrities as tourism ambassadors as it pushes to increase arrivals from key source markets.

The Philippines aims to boost numbers in terms of Taiwanese arrivals by way of sports tourism, particularly golf and diving.

The arrival of international cruise ships at ports in the Northern Philippines’ Ilocos Region is significantly boosting the importance of cruise tourism in the country.

The much-awaited expansion of The Michelin Guide makes its way into the gastronomic landscapes of the Philippines.

The Philippine Department of Tourism’s bureau in the Cordillera Administrative Region

The Philippines and Cambodia formally signed a new agreement geared towards boosting tourism engagement on Tuesday, 11th February.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.

The Philippine Department of Tourism’s office in the Southern Luzon province of Bicol (DOT-5) is advising tourists to transact only with accredited operators and service providers.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) put its best foot forward at the recently-concluded New York Travel & Adventure Show.

The much-anticipated direct flights between India and the Philippines are expected to take off within this year.

The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that tourism workers in areas hit by natural and man-made calamities are now given priority in terms of government financial aid.

Mang Inasal and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) kicked off the  2025 leg of their joint Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines campaign at this year’s Sinulog Festival in Cebu…

The Philippines is refocusing its tourism efforts for 2025 in order to woo tourists from Europe, India, and the highly-coveted Middle East luxury market.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) commented on the promising growth in terms of Indian tourists to the country at the 12th ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers Meeting on Monday, 20th…

The governments of the Philippines and Thailand signed a five-year tourism agreement today, 20th January.

Online travel platform Klook now offers curated tour packages from the Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) flagship Philippine Experience Programme (PEP).

The Suyac Island Mangrove Eco-Park in Sagay City, Negros Occidental in the Central Philippines has been named among the honourees at this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations…

The Philippine resort island of Boracay welcomed its first cruise tourists for 2025 on Monday, 13th January.

AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signed an understanding that aims to promote the Philippines as a Muslim-friendly destination and strengthen halal…

The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office in the Eastern Visayas expressed an interest in hosting the next run of the Philippine Dive Experience.

The Philippines reports that its tourism sector earned an all-time high revenue of nearly US$13 billion in 2024, marking an improvement of 126.75 percent from pre-pandemic levels.

The Philippines received approximately 5.44 million tourist arrivals for the full length of 2024, showing an increase of 8.7 percent from the end of 2023.

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.

The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.

Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Spirit docked at the Port of Currimao, Ilocos Norte in the Northern Philippines on Wednesday, 25th December.

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.

Air France formally launched a new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Paris last 8th December.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a warning to tourists against travelling to areas affected by the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon in the Central Philippines.

The Philippine and Israeli governments are in talks regarding measures to boost two-way tourism in the near future.

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.

The Thai government expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Philippines to boost their respective dive destinations under a “Two Countries, One Destination” programme. 

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the first Philippine Dive Experience programme on Thursday, 28th November.

Silaki Island in the northern Philippine province of Pangasinan has been tagged as the country’s next go-to sustainable tourism destination.

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.

The Philippines reports that its delegation generated over US$7.4 million in sales leads at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) held in London earlier this month.

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…

Manila’s famed walled city of Intramuros turns into a glittering fairyland thanks to the holiday partnership of the Intramuros Administration and the Manila Electric Company.

Key destinations in the Eastern Visayas are currently in the spotlight at the North Luzon Travel Expo in the northern Philippine province of La Union.

The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.

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,…

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) distributed hospitality kits to homestay operators in the Eastern Visayan province of Biliran.

The first visit of a cruise ship to Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran inspired its local government unit to step up its effort to draw more tourists

The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) commended the opening of air routes connecting the Visayan city of Tacloban, Leyte to neighbouring Iloilo and Davao in Mindanao. 

The Philippines is working to boost its medical tourism portfolio to become one of the leading destinations for healthcare and wellness.

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) is focusing its efforts to draw in more tourists from South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

The DOT lauded the local government of Ormoc City in the south of the country for their work in transforming it into one of the region’s rising tourism and MICE destinations.

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism recently renewed their existing tourism cooperation programme.

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…

The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that its Love the Philippines global promotional campaign received a special citation at Tourism EXPO Japan.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully passed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for 2024, maintaining it for the seventh consecutive year.

The Department of Tourism and Mang Inasal launched Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines to cast the spotlight on gastronomic tourism.

Air France resumes its direct flights between Paris and Manila on 8th December following a 20-year-long hiatus.

Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco disclosed that the country achieved half of its arrivals target for this year as of 5th September.

The Philippine island of Boracay becomes more inclusive as it gears up to open a special beach dedicated to Muslim travellers on 10th September.

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 secretary of tourism Christina Frasco proposed the establishment of a special court to swiftly expedite cases where foreign tourists are involved.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) states that more than 16 million Filipinos now work in the tourism industry as of the end of the first quarter of this year.

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs announced that the Philippines won Best Diving Destination at the Diving Resort Travel Show.

With the recent ban against Chinese nationals working as Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), an expert on tourism and hospitality suggested that visa restrictions be eased for…

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 President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr pointed out the need for experiential tourism as a way to draw in more foreign visitors to the country.

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.

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.

Philippine transportation secretary Jaime Bautista pointed out the importance of a robust transport sector with regard to boosting tourism in the country.

Foreign tourists travelling via cruise ship now have an easier way to enter the Philippines thanks to the country’s new cruise visa waiver.

MICECON 2024 considered the impact of technological innovation, diversity, and inclusivity on MICE initiatives.

Recently crowned Miss Universe Queens, Miss Universe Bahrain 2023 Lujane Yacoub and Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin, have been announced as the new faces of the Philippine Department…