Seatrade Cruise (STC) Group Portfolio Director Mary Bond has showered praise on Filipino hospitality during the welcome reception for Seatrade Cruise (STC) Asia 2024. Addressing delegates at the prestigious industry gathering, Bond highlighted the Philippines’ reputation for warmth, generosity, and genuine willingness to help visitors. “This is my first time in the Philippines, and I...
A landmark initiative aimed at ensuring women’s voices are heard and integrated into the critical discourse on climate change and a just energy transition (JET) took place last week. The “Ensuring Feminist Agenda, Voices and Response to Climate Change towards Community-Based Just Energy Transition (FAVOR – JET)” project, led by the Women’s Legal and Human...
First Gen, a leading clean energy provider in the Philippines, has issued a call to action to the country’s hotel industry, urging them to embrace renewable energy (RE) sources to reduce costs and environmental impact. During the recent Hospitality Philippines Conference, First Gen Vice President Carlo Vega emphasized the significant financial and ecological benefits of...
The Municipality of Malay, home to the world-renowned Boracay Island, welcomed officials and representatives from the City Government of Butuan for a benchmarking activity on the successful implementation of the LGU-Malay E-Trike program. The visit, which will be conducted from October 12-15, 2024, aimed to glean insights into the operational model and regulatory framework of...
La Union has once again solidified its reputation as a leader in sports tourism, with its flagship event, the La Union Surfing Break (LUSB), being inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards. The LUSB, which has captivated audiences with its electrifying energy since its...
The Philippines is making a bold move to solidify its position as a world-class travel destination, prioritizing infrastructure development as a key driver for tourism growth. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has recently unveiled a comprehensive National Tourism Development Plan that focuses on enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the entire archipelago. “Our...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, addressing Filipino community leaders and guests at the “Love the Philippines: Travel and Tourism Forum” in Perth, highlighted the vital role Australia plays in the nation’s tourism success story. “As of October 7, we have welcomed nearly 200,000 Australians already, and I hope with this summit today,...
Philippines and South Korea have taken a significant step towards strengthening their already robust tourism partnership, signing a new implementation program for their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tourism Cooperation. This historic agreement, inked during South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first state visit to the Philippines, signals a renewed commitment to fostering cultural exchanges and...
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has once again been recognized for its exceptional work, securing the title of “Best National Tourism Organization in Asia” at the prestigious 33rd TTG Travel Awards, held on September 26, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This marks the second consecutive year the TPB has received this honor, solidifying its position...
NextGen Advocate Foundation PH, Inc. (NextGen), a non-stock, non-government organization focused on sustainable community development through tourism, has raised a significant P30 million to power its revitalization project for the Walled City of Intramuros. This investment reflects the growing recognition of tourism’s critical role in the Philippines’ economic resurgence, particularly in the wake of the...