Category: Tourism
DOT sees tourism sector employing over 30M Filipinos by 2028
The country’s tourism sector is seen to employ over 30 million Filipinos by the end of 2028, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
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3.87-M foreign tourist arrivals near PH full-year target
The Philippines is close to hitting its 2023 arrival target after recording more than 3.87 million foreign tourists as of Sept. 19, according to Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco.
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Antique, Misamis Oriental, N. Mindanao eyed as go-to dive sites
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is preparing Antique, Northern Mindanao and Misamis Oriental as the next go-to diving sites to sustain the Philippines’ standing as the leading dive destination in the region.
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Defensor unveils Iloilo’s new tourism slogan
To further promote the tourism sector of the province which banks on food, culture, tourist spots, and its people, the Iloilo provincial government unveils its new tourism campaign slogan – “Fun, Foodie, Friendly Iloilo.”
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‘My Heart Beats in Iloilo’ throbs with Ilonggos’ pride
Iloilo City is adopting a new tagline and logo to promote a sense of pride, love, and appreciation for the city.
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South Koreans are top visitors to Boracay
South Koreans topped the list of foreign tourists who visited Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan in the first 15 days of July this year.
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Tourist arrivals in Western Visayas hit 2M
Tourist arrivals in Western Visayas have breached the two million mark from January to June this year, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT-6).
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Creation of ‘Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office’ pushed
Fifth District Board Member (BM) Binky Tupas is pushing for the creation of a provincial tourism office to “maximize the potential of Iloilo’s tourism as the main economic driver of the province.”
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Lambunao to develop ‘Tinagong Dagat’ as ecotourism site
The municipality of Lambunao will develop a lake located on a plateau in the town’s remotest Barangay Cabatangan as an ecotourism destination.
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Iloilo bats for more DOT-accredited farm tourism sites
The Provincial Culture, Arts, History and Tourism Office (PCAHTO) of Iloilo is campaigning for more farm resorts and farm stays to get accreditation from the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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DOT launches ‘Bisita, Be My Guest’ program in WV
The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched its Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) program in Western Visayas that culminated the three-day Central Philippines Tourism Expo at the Iloilo Convention Center hosted by Iloilo City on Sunday afternoon, June 18.
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Almost 1M tourists visit Boracay in January-May
Nearly one million tourists visited Boracay Island, the country’s crown jewel, in the first five months of 2023.
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