Philippines

Switzerland Tourism aims to boost its marketing efforts in the Philippines in order to  boost stays and inbound arrivals during the country’s off-season.

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

Royal Caribbean announced its participation as a key exhibitor at two upcoming Philippine travel events in Manila and in Mindanao.

The tourism industry has cemented its vital role as a pillar of growth and economic recovery post-pandemic as it recorded 6.21 million employment for Filipinos in 2023, an exponential increase nearing its 6.3 million target employment in tourism for 2028 or almost four years ahead, as cited on the approved National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028.

With the rising popularity of travel shows and travel vlogging, not to mention the regular sharing of videos and photos on social media, it only takes an internet connection for anyone to see various sights and tourist attractions all over the world.

Samar Province and the Department of Tourism introduced three new tourism circuits aimed at highlighting the province’s rich natural, cultural, and gastronomic treasures on April 16.

The Philippines has already received over two million international visitors this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported on Wednesday (April 24).

Contiki, the social travel brand for 18-35s, has announced its first ever trip to the Philippines. Its name is Philippines Island Hopping, and it gives travellers the chance to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in less than 2 weeks.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA International Conference on Women in Travel from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

To honour the excellence and continued support of industry stakeholders, institutions, and partners, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) to encourage friendly competition and, at the same time, further promote industry excellence.

Manila, Philippines—Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco will lead the Philippine tourism delegation at the 2024 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Vientiane, Laos from January 24 to 26, 2024.

Sinulog sa Sugbo, dubbed as the country’s biggest festival, is more than just a crowd-attracting event, it also allows tourists to immerse themselves “in an experience that transcends the ordinary”, according to Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. 

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Team Malizia, Zurich Germany, rrreefs, and the Mama Earth Foundation are delighted to announce their partnership to restore coral reefs and mangroves in the Philippines.

Enabled by Alipay+, the integration comes amidst travel recovery in the Philippines Philippine-based consumer finance app, BillEase, is now available as a payment option on Agoda

Qatar Airways resumes services to the enchanting city of Davao, starting 1 April 2023 with one weekly flight.

Philippine authorities halted flights in and out of Manila on New Year’s Day due to a malfunction of air traffic control, causing chaos for tens of thousands of travellers.

The Star Alliance Jubilee night recently held in commemoration of its 25th  Anniversary at Gaysorn Urban Resort, Bangkok. 

If the economic uncertainties are making you worried or anxious about your holiday plans for 2023, you’re not alone. Almost 4 in 5 travellers in Asia are anxious about traveling next year (2023), according to a new study by Klook.

Ant Group expanded their partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to make cross-border travel to Singapore more seamless and convenient.