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...
Boracay is set to welcome a surge in international tourism with the arrival of over 23 cruise ships by 2025. This follows the announcement of four upcoming cruise ship visits before the year’s end, according to Nieven Maquirang, Port Cruise Ships Operations. The first arrival is expected on November 6th with the MS Noordam, carrying...
Boracay Island recently made history by hosting the inauguration of the first-ever beach basketball tournament in the Philippines, marking a groundbreaking event for the sport in the country. The tournament, part of the Boracay White Beach Festival, took place from October 26-28, 2024. It brought together top teams to compete in a unique seaside setting,...
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 Sangguniang Bayan of Malay, Aklan, has issued Resolution No. 184, Series of 2024, clarifying its official position on the proposed construction of a bridge connecting Boracay Island to the mainland. The resolution, sponsored by the Committee of the Whole, outlines the municipality’s stance on this highly debated project. The resolution, which was passed during...
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,...
While overall tourist visits to Boracay Island have declined slightly in the first three quarters of 2024, a remarkable trend is emerging: Filipino travelers are proving to be the island’s unwavering champion. Data from the Malay Municipal Tourism Office reveals that domestic tourists accounted for a whopping 79% of total arrivals from January to September...