MANILA , PhilippinesβAs of July 19, 2023, the Philippines has marked a significant milestone, recording three million international arrivals since the start of the year, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). The robust recovery of the tourism sector is evident with the majority of these visitors, 2,740,802 or 91.36 percent, being foreign tourists and...
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Ninoy Aquino International Airport Reinstates Mandatory Shoe Removal Policy
MANILA, Philippines – As of July 10, 2023, passengers departing from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) for overseas destinations are once again mandated to remove their shoes for security inspection, reviving a policy more than two decades old. This comes in the wake of an announcement made by the Office of Transportation Security (OTS) spokesperson,...
Boracay Graces Top 10 in the ‘Favorite Islands in the World 2023’ by Travel + Leisure
Boracay, the Philippines’ gem of the sea, has made its mark once again on the international stage by landing the 10th spot in Travel + Leisure’s “Favorite Islands in the World 2023” list. Despite stiff competition from destinations like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Islands and the Maldives, Boracay managed to maintain its place in the...
Sol y Sombra Boracay Hotel Promo
The Book & Buy promo from Sol y Sombra Boracay Hotel is now live! π Be quick as they’re offering only a limited number of vouchers. Relish in beachfront bliss at Station 1, Boracay, secured at Sol y Sombra’s unbeatable rates! ποΈ The voucher sale period runs from July 1st to August 15th, 2023, with...
Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel Promo
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of monsoon days with the exclusive Rainy Day Offer at Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel. Revel in the warmth of their inviting rooms, indulge in tantalizing hot delicacies, and partake in a variety of intriguing indoor activities as the rhythmic patter of rain adds an extra touch of magic....
Red Coconut Restaurant Pizza
Experience the vibrant taste of Boracay anew at the iconic Red Coconut Restaurant, home to the island’s favorite classic pizzas since 1983! π΄ Enjoy our exclusive ππ¨π¬-π’π‘π-πππ§-π’π‘π ππ₯ππ promotion, available daily from 11 am to 5 pm. Savor the paradise, one slice at a time!
Inauguration of First Tourist Rest Area Marks a Milestone for Philippine Tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary, Christina Garcia Frasco, opened the first Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in Medellin, Cebu on July 10, marking it as the maiden completion from the first set of 10 TRAs initiated last year. The TRA, endorsed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., serves as an information hub about tourism attractions,...
Unwavering Support for DOT Secretary Frasco: Leaders, Stakeholders Rally Behind Philippine Tourism Resurgence
Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco remains committed to reigniting the country’s tourism sector post-pandemic, with the backing of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. The President stated his unwavering trust and confidence in Frasco on July 7th, noting that he is impressed with her swift actions in reviewing and terminating questionable contracts....
Philippines Unveils First-Ever Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour Program to Boost Manila’s Cultural Tourism
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco unveiled the Department of Tourismβs (DOT) first-ever hop-on, hop-off (HOHO) bus tour program, the Philippines HOHO, in Manila on 6th July. This tour will showcase Manila’s “Cultural Hub,” extending to Makatiβs “Financial Hub” which was launched on 28th May. Frasco emphasized that the program aligns with the President’s vision of...
Despite Criticism and International Flak, DOT Insists on Retaining ‘Love the Philippines’ Tourism Slogan
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco announced on Wednesday that the Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue using its new slogan “Love the Philippines,” despite the criticism received for a promotional video which used foreign stock footage. This confirmation came during the 2022 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum when Frasco was asked about...