Tourism

The Philippines and China ink tourism implementation deal

BEIJING, China — The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and its counterpart Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China have signed an Implementation Program on Tourism…

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Europe

Philippine plans for tourism industry rebound with B2B workshop for the Polish Market

The Philippine Embassy in Warsaw in cooperation with the Philippine Department of Tourism in Frankfurt organized a virtual B2B Workshop held via Zoom on 02-03 December 2020. Philippine Ambassador to…

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Asia

First Balikbayani Tourism Reintegration Program for Overseas Filipinos Held in South Korea

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul held the pilot implementation of “Balikbayani Tourism Reintegration Program for Overseas Filipinos in Korea,” co-organized by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of…

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Middle East & Africa

The Philippines and Israel Focus on Accelerating Recovery of Tourism Industry

The Philippine Embassy in Tel-Aviv joined the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP) in a webinar on “Accelerating Tourism Recovery” on 18 November 2020. In his opening remarks,…

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The Economy

United Nations Trade and Development Agency says global tourism stands to lose $1.2 trillion, much more if pandemic continues

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the UN Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD), the global tourism sector stands to lose at minimum USD1.2 trillion or 1.5% of the global…

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Entrepreneur

Tax incentives approved for tourism sector

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) recently approved tax incentives for tourism enterprises that will upgrade and modernize their facilities for safety and health purposes said Department of Tourism Secretary…

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Destinations

For global travel market, health standards to be deciding factor for choosing a destination

As a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic, health and hygiene standards will be the deciding factor for the global tourism market. Travel restrictions related to the novel coronavirus are…

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Israeli tourist arrivals to the Philippines up in 2019

Tel Aviv – 2019 was a banner year for Israeli tourism to the Philippines. The Department of Tourism reported a significant increase of 12.33 percent in Israeli tourist arrivals to…

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The Economy

Over 5 million international travellers visit the Philippines, up 14% during the same period compared to 2018

International visitor arrivals in the Philippines surged past the five million mark in August, boding bright prospects of attaining the tourism industry targets going into the last quarter of 2019.…

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Philippines featured in “Top Destinations in Asia” tourism event in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany — The Philippine Consulate General in Frankfurt, represented by Consul General to Frankfurt Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia and the Department of Tourism Office, participated in the German-Asian Business Circle’s…

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Over 3.4 million international tourists visited the Philippines from January to May 2019—up nearly 10%

Manila, Philippines — Just for the first five months of 2019, a total of 3,489,270 tourists visited the Philippines, marking a 9.76 percent increase from last year’s figures, according to…

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Tourism Seminar for Russian Tour Operators hosted by Philippine Embassy

Moscow, Russia — The Philippine Embassy in Moscow hosted a tourism seminar for top Russian tour companies on June 25, 2019 at the Embassy Chancery. The tourism seminar was presented…

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Leaders

DOT gathers tourism family for consultation and collaboration

Pasay City – An intimate gathering between the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the tourism stakeholders stirred the conversation on current issues and challenges of the tourism industry. “This dialogue…

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Department of Tourism bids hosting of United Nations World Tourism Organization confab in 2021

Bhutan – The Joint Meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission on Asia and the Pacific (CAP) and the Commission on South Asia (CSA) supported the Philippine…

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51.54% Increase in Tourist Arrivals from Jordan

Amman — Under the current leadership of Ambassador Akmad Atlah Sakkam, the Philippine Embassy in Amman, applauds the remarkable performance of the Philippine tourism sector after Jordan posted one of…

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President Duterte asks Japan businessmen to invest in tourism

TOKYO, JAPAN – In a parallel event to the 14th Philippine Business Mission (PBM) for tourism held in Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte met with leaders of the Japanese travel…

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Department of Tourism Reports 7.6% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals for 1st Quarter of 2019

Record-high international tourist arrivals posted in the first quarter of the year present an encouraging sign that Philippine tourism is on the right track, the Department of Tourism (DOT) says.…

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First quarter sees over 2 million international tourist arrivals

Majority coming from the U.S., China, and South Korea According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), international tourist arrivals for the first mark of 2018 breached the two million mark…

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Canada

Philippine Tapestry Showcased in Four Canadian Cities

Indigenous fabrics and travel destinations showcased in four Canadian cities during the Philippine Tapestry Fashion Show. “It was very successful. Maganda yung kinalabasan. It has a totally different platform because…

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Susan Del Mundo: Serving the Philippines for Nearly Four Decades

Susan Del Mundo has dedicated at least three decades of her life to public service. Today, she is happily looking forward to more years of serving Filipinos and promoting the…

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The Philippines and China ink tourism implementation deal

Philippine plans for tourism industry rebound with B2B workshop for the Polish Market

First Balikbayani Tourism Reintegration Program for Overseas Filipinos Held in South Korea

The Philippines and Israel Focus on Accelerating Recovery of Tourism Industry

United Nations Trade and Development Agency says global tourism stands to lose $1.2 trillion, much more if pandemic continues

Tax incentives approved for tourism sector

For global travel market, health standards to be deciding factor for choosing a destination

Israeli tourist arrivals to the Philippines up in 2019

Over 5 million international travellers visit the Philippines, up 14% during the same period compared to 2018

Philippines featured in “Top Destinations in Asia” tourism event in Germany

Over 3.4 million international tourists visited the Philippines from January to May 2019—up nearly 10%

Tourism Seminar for Russian Tour Operators hosted by Philippine Embassy

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DOT gathers tourism family for consultation and collaboration

Department of Tourism bids hosting of United Nations World Tourism Organization confab in 2021

51.54% Increase in Tourist Arrivals from Jordan

President Duterte asks Japan businessmen to invest in tourism

Department of Tourism Reports 7.6% Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals for 1st Quarter of 2019

First quarter sees over 2 million international tourist arrivals

Philippine Tapestry Showcased in Four Canadian Cities

Susan Del Mundo: Serving the Philippines for Nearly Four Decades

Pag-IBIG Fund, Avida and Amaia join hands to expand homeownership for Filipino workers

PhilDev Celebrates the Legacy of Filipino Excellence

Chef Sharwin Tee shines a light on Filipino Tsinoy cuisine at Marriott Cafe

Negros Oriental Gears Up for a Bigger and Brighter Buglasan Festival 2026

NRCE 2026 Opens, Showcasing the Future of Philippine Retail Through Innovation, Technology, and Business Collaboration

SM Hotels Celebrates Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s Five-Year Legacy

WOCEE 2026 and WOSAS 2026 Officially Open, Showcasing the Future of Innovation and Security

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