Ilang lumang bahay malapit sa Malacanang binuksan sa publiko ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 31 07:59 PM Binuksan na sa publiko ang ilang lumang bahay na malapit sa Malacanang. Read more »
'New era of tourism': DOT's city bus tours launched in Makati Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News Posted at May 30 08:13 AM This may cost around P1,000, the tourism department said, and will be available for a private or guided bus tour. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 26, 2023 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 27 01:02 AM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
DOT celebrates local culture Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 26 05:08 PM The Sindayaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild performs cultural dances as part of the "Tara, Pasyal Na!" cultural celebration at Eastwood City in QC Read more »
Will Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco leave LAKAS-CMD? Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 24 06:47 PM Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco stressed that her job is 'beyond politics' and she intended to focus on her duty to the country to ensure the tourism transformation of the Philippines. Read more »
DOT to add 10 more 'tourist rest areas' this year Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 24 06:33 PM The Department of Tourism will be adding more "Tourist Rest Areas" in different destinations to provide comfort and convenience to visitors and guests. Read more »
DOT says Manila post office deserves 'national attention, support' Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 24 07:59 PM The Department of Tourism said the Manila Central Post Office as a cultural treasure that deserves 'national attention and support.' Read more »
Japan eyes revamping tax-free shopping rule to stem illicit resale Kyodo NewsPosted at May 23 07:00 AM Japan is considering overhauling its tax-free shopping scheme for foreign visitors in response to a growing number of cases of tax-free items being resold overseas. Read more »
THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 22, 2023 ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 22 11:58 PM Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »
Thai tourist arrivals hit 9M in the first quarter Rungroj Yongrit, EPA-EFEPosted at May 22 07:28 PM 9.47 million foreign tourists visited Thailand since January 2023, leading the way among its Southeast Asian neighbors. Read more »
New tourism slogan must be aligned with PH 'brand': DOT ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 19 12:30 AM "Definitely, what we have to offer in terms of tourism will have to be aligned with how we brand our country." Read more »
How Instagram changed the tourism industry Deutsche WelleUpdated as of May 18 07:42 AM The social media platform's influencers and hashtags have changed vacation destinations — and not always for the best. Read more »
Japan GDP grows 0.4 percent in first quarter, beating expectations Agence France PresseUpdated as of May 17 09:48 AM Japan's economy grew 0.4 percent in the first quarter of 2023, official data showed Wednesday, helped in part by a recovery in inbound tourism after pandemic border restrictions were lifted. Read more »
LOOK: Julia Barretto chills in Islas de Gigantes ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 16 05:57 PM Actress Julia Barretto shared her latest adventure to the picturesque Islas de Gigantes in Iloilo. Read more »
DOT shuns stricter travel rules despite COVID uptick Job Manahan, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 16 04:45 PM Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said minimum health protocols were in place for tourism establishments. Read more »
DICT eyes free internet in 94 tourist destinations Job Manahan and Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 16 04:37 PM The first phase will cover Baguio, Palawan, Boracay, Cebu and several other tourism destinations identified as 'priority.' Read more »
Marcos OKs tourism dev't plan; new slogan out in 'few weeks': DOT chief Job Manahan and Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 16 02:44 PM President Marcos has approved a 5-year plan to give the Philippines a 'fighting chance' to become a 'tourism powerhouse', the tourism department said. Read more »
Philippines reaches 2 million international arrivals: DOT ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 14 03:59 PM The Philippines recorded more than 2 million international arrivals in the first half of 2023, the Department of Tourism said Sunday. Read more »
New PH 'brand' meant to uplift overseas Filipinos: OPACC Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of May 14 12:36 PM “OPACC wants to... clarify that [the brand] was not meant, in any way, to promote the country’s tourist destinations,” OPACC chief Paul Soriano said. Read more »
Crystal kayaks, human drones and unique breakfasts in Boracay Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN NewsPosted at May 13 10:36 AM Boracay was hit hard by the pandemic, but the island paradise is bouncing back and offering new experiences. Read more »