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July 17, 2023
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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...

July 14, 2023
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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...

July 11, 2023
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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...

July 10, 2023
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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...

July 7, 2023
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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 Tourism’s (DOT) first-ever hop-on, hop-off (HOHO) bus tour program, the Philippines HOHO, in Manila on 6th July. This tour will...

July 5, 2023
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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...

Department of Tourism DOT Cancels Contract with Ad Firm Over Controversial 'Love the Philippines' Campaign

July 4, 2023
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Department of Tourism Cancels Contract with Ad Firm Over Controversial ‘Love the Philippines’ Campaign

The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines has ended its contract with advertising firm DDB Philippines following controversy over the inclusion of stock footage from other countries in...

July 3, 2023
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DDB Philippines Apologizes for Use of Foreign Footage in ‘Love the Philippines’ Tourism Campaign

MANILA, Philippines — DDB Philippines, the advertising agency responsible for the recently launched “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign video, has apologized for its use of foreign stock footage. The...

June 30, 2023
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New ‘Love the Philippines’ Campaign Ignites Nationwide Support and Promises Enhanced Tourism Experience

Support for the newly launched “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign has been sweeping across the nation. The enhanced tourism campaign recently launched by the Philippines has seen a wave...

June 29, 2023
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Vienna Tops EIU’s Global Liveability Index Once Again

Vienna, Austria has again clinched the top spot in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index. As per the index released recently, the city maintained its top position...

June 28, 2023
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Heritage Adventurer Cruise Ship Visits Currimao: Anticipation Grows for More Cruise Liners in Ilocos Norte

On Monday, the Heritage Adventurer, an expedition cruise ship primarily carrying senior citizens from Australia and New Zealand, docked at the international seaport of Currimao in Ilocos Norte, Philippines....

June 28, 2023
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Beyond Fun: Philippines Unveils ‘Love the Philippines’ as New Tourism Campaign

The Philippines has officially retired its long-standing tourism slogan, “It’s More Fun in the Philippines”, after its 50-year anniversary celebration on Tuesday. The Department of Tourism introduced the new...

June 26, 2023
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Sustainable Tourism Gains Traction in Hotel Industry, Finds 2023 Philhost Forum

Travelers are increasingly favoring environment-friendly accommodations, prompting more hotels to adopt sustainable practices, according to experts at the 2023 Philippine Hospitality in Sustainable Tourism (Philhost) forum. Liz Ortiguera, former...

June 21, 2023
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AirAsia Philippines Designates NAIA Terminal 2 as New Domestic Hub, Enhancing Passenger Experience from July 2023

Starting July 1, 2023, AirAsia Philippines, a leading low-cost carrier, will shift all its domestic flight operations to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2, which it is setting...

June 21, 2023
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Boracay Island’s Tourism Thrives: MICE Sector and Domestic Visitors Drive Recovery, 2M Tourist Target within Sight

Boracay Island in the Philippines is on track to exceed its annual tourist target of 1.8 million, having already recorded over 1 million visitors in the first half of...

June 20, 2023
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Filipino Overseas Worker’s Boracay Vacation Ruined After Being Scammed by a Travel Agent

An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)’s much-anticipated vacation with her family in Boracay was sadly ruined after allegedly being scammed by a travel and tours agent. A tearful Michelle Maglaque,...

June 19, 2023
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Philippines and Cambodia Pledge to Bolster Tourism Ties

The Philippines is seeking to strengthen its tourism ties with Cambodia, as disclosed during a bilateral meeting between Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Philippines and her Cambodian...

June 17, 2023
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Philippine Tourism Experiences Robust Recovery in 2022: Inbound and Domestic Tourism Fuel Growth and Employment

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) is buoyant about the country’s tourism industry’s strong recovery, backed by promising data in the Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts (PTSA) for 2022, compiled...

June 14, 2023
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Digitalizing the Tourism Industry: The DOT and Grab Collaborate on Innovative Project

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has pledged to include all stakeholders in the digitization of the tourism industry. It discussed the new initiative, the Grab Tours Project, in a...