Philippines

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reports that more than 140,000 maritime passengers made their way through ports throughout the Philippines as of Wednesday, 16th April.

The Manila Hotel held the opening reception for Kuwaresma, a solo exhibition by acclaimed Filipino painter, sculptor, writer, and book illustrator Manuel Baldemor, on Sunday, 13th April.

Iloilo International Airport welcomed Scoot’s first direct Singapore-Iloilo flight early on Monday, 14th April.

The Philippines was reelected vice-president of the 26th General Assembly of the United Nations Tourism (UN Tourism) and chair of the Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) from 2025…

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific took delivery of its first aircraft for the year, an A330neo, last 28th March.

Hotel101 Global conducted a topping-off ceremony for its 680-room Hotel101-Madrid in Spain on Friday, 11th April.

Throughout April, which  is Filipino Food Month, Belmont Hotel Manila dishes up the gastronomic richness of Pampanga’s culinary heritage with Pamana, a special weekend dinner buffet.

New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) general manager Lito Alvarez opines that passenger volume at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) could go as high as 157,000 this week.

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City offers gourmets and gourmands alike to experience a gastronomic journey like no other with its ongoing promotion Passport to Flavors.

Novotel Manila Araneta City invites families to get set for an unforgettable jungle-themed escapade this Easter as it brings back its most anticipated family event: the Easter…

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.

Global hospitality firm Hilton announced the signing of two new hotels in the Philippines on Monday, 7th April, signifying the ongoing expansion of its focused service presence in Southeast…

Solaire Resort North invites guests to hop into an amazing Easter extravaganza as it celebrates the holiday from 14th to 20th April.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the launch of a new direct route between Manila and the Vietnamese city of Da Nang beginning 1st July.

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is currently considering the expansion of its long-haul operations.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) affirmed the continued progress of its corporate transformation journey as it released its annual financials for 2024.

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.

Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination.

Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay held its first-ever beachfront fashion show for Weddings by Crimson featuring a collection by New York-based Filipino designer Bessie Besana.

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific clinched the Best Airline category at the 2025 Routes Asia Awards recently held in Perth, Australia.

With the vacation season coming up in the Philippines, AirAsia Philippines reports that it has received more than 500,000 forward bookings for April and May.

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

Jetstar is making headlines with plans to introduce two brand-new routes connecting Australia and the Philippines, starting in November 2025. The airline aims to launch

Blending cutting-edge wellness innovation with holistic therapies, Tulsi Wellness Club has partnered with The Farm at San Benito in the Philippines to introduce a first-of-its-kind

The Department of Tourism (DOT), its infrastructure arm, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), signed a Joint…

The decommissioned Philippine Navy vessel BRP Rizal (PS-74) is slated to become the newest tourist attraction in the Southern Philippines.

The Manila Hotel, an icon of Philippine hospitality, again shone as a contemporary legend as it was hailed as the country’s Best Heritage Hotel at Tatler Best Philippines 2025. 

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has expressed optimism that the newly implemented Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists law will significantly…

Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on…

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…

Digital travel platform Agoda revealed its list of the most affordable destinations in the Asia Pacific for spring 2025.

Tourism Malaysia hosted its first-ever consumer event in China since the pandemic from 7th to 9th March.

As the world gets ready to commemorate Earth Hour 2025, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) launches a special initiative titled Petals to Purpose.

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

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific formally signed an agreement with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation (ACAC) for the…

Philippine domestic boutique airline Sunlight Air gears up to make travellers’ summer vacation plans as seamless and hassle-free as possible with its new SmartPass.

Officials at the Philippine National Railways (PNR) advised the public that  improvements at its stations, particularly in the Bicol Region in Southern Luzon, are ongoing.

The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) announced that its participation at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) Berlin 2025 in Berlin, Germany yielded over US$10 million in sales…

Belmont Hotel Manila opened its fifth Lobby Art Exhibit, Hiraya: Crafted Visions by Josso Baldera last 27th February; the exhibition is ongoing until 20th April.

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.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Bicol Region is organising a number of exciting events to attract more tourists.

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

The Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched an automated travel permit system for minors travelling abroad (MTAs).

In its goal to enhance the overall tourist experience, the Department of Tourism (DOT) inaugurated the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) and the first Klook Kiosk at Talisay Port, Brgy. Dolo, San…

As the world marks International Women’s Month, Philippine Airlines (PAL) seeks to address the gender gap in aviation through its Fly With Her programme.

The Slovenian government formally opened its embassy in the Philippines on Tuesday, 11th March.

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.

A joint study for the Philippines and Australian governments led by researchers at the University of Sydney has highlighted threats to the outstanding marine environment of the Palawan…

Cebu Pacific celebrates its 29th anniversary with the rollout of its highly anticipated Super Seat Fest, offering signature low fares and seamless connections through its hubs to various…

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 Nature’s Village Resort in the Central Philippine province of Negros Occidental won first place in the Environment and Climate Category of the global Green Destinations Top 100 Story…

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific recently joined SMBC Aviation Capital and the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) to support a mangrove planting project in Sitio Sulok, Lian,…

Colinson International’s airport experiences programme Priority Pass announced a collaboration with Elite Motorsport’s Filipino racer Bianca Bustamante today, 5th March. 

The three-day conference, organized by the International School of Sustainable Tourism (ISST) in partnership with the DOT, brought together local and international experts, policymakers,…

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.

Global airport hospitality brand marhaba continues to expand its Philippine footprint with the opening of its newest lounge at Central Luzon’s Clark International Airport.

Agoda reports that there was a significant surge in hotel searches for Taiwan by Asian travellers in January.