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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Hotel Owners Association Inc. (PHOA) on Wednesday, October 16, unveiled the Philippine Hotel Industry Strategic Action Plan (PHISAP) 2023-2028. This five-year roadmap is designed to enhance the competitiveness, sustainable development, and expansion of the Philippine hotel sector. During the launch at The Westin Manila, Tourism … Read more

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the Republic of Korea inked the implementation program of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation for 2024-2029 during the first state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the country. The deal was signed by Tourism Secretary … Read more

BANGKOK, THAILAND— For the second year in a row, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), has been named the Best National Tourism Organization in Asia at the 33rd Annual TTG Travel Awards. The prestigious event, held on September 26, 2024, in Bangkok, brought together the region’s top … Read more

Manila, Philippines – The Philippines continues to gain global recognition with multiple nominations in the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA), following its recent triumph as Asia’s best in various categories during the country’s hosting of the WTA’s Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony. The country was honored as Asia’s Leading Beach, Dive Destination, and Island Destination in … Read more

Boracay Island, PHILIPPINES — As part of a landmark initiative to promote Muslim-friendly tourism at Boracay Island on Tuesday (September 10), the Department of Tourism unveiled the Marhaba Boracay, a first-of-its-kind Muslim-friendly cove for families and travelers. Initiated by the Local Government Unit of Malay (LGU-Malay) and the DOT, in partnership with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, … Read more

MANILA, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco received the prestigious Transformational Leader Award in Tourism Governance on Tuesday night (Sept. 3) at the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2024. “This is first, very unexpected in that, this is a discretionary award from the World Travel Awards. I’m very grateful for … Read more

Tubungan, Iloilo–The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday (Aug. 23), led the groundbreaking ceremony and memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the Municipality of Tubungan, Iloilo. Situated in Brgy. Igpaho, the TRA in Tubungan is the first to be constructed in the province of Iloilo and the Western Visayas … Read more

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to the secretary, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where … Read more

The Philippines continues to beef up its promotion of opportunity markets and its collaboration with regional neighbors as it aims to sustain the country’s upward trend in international visitor arrivals this year. This was announced by Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during her sit-down interview with journalists on Wednesday (Aug. 7) in … Read more

OSAKA, Japan– The Philippines promises an immersive experience celebrating Filipino craftsmanship at the upcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines made the announcement as it unveiled its plans for the Philippine Pavilion. Leading the unveiling ceremony held at The Garden Oriental Osaka is … Read more