The Philippines continues its momentum towards economic recovery and workforce empowerment as the country’s unemployment rate hits a record-low of 3.1% in June 2024. This significant achievement in the labor market reflects the government’s steadfast focus on generating high-quality employment opportunities for Filipino workers, as underscored by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Recent...
In alignment with Aklan’s drive towards sustainable tourism, pioneering telecommunications company Eastern Communications brings its strong internet connection to the Love Boracay festival 2024 and extends its full support for the island’s Project Pristine cleanup drive. Recognizing its role as a partner in progress for numerous enterprises in Boracay, Eastern actively backs tourism growth endeavors...
The Philippines has been honored with the Best Ports of Call 2024 award at the 10th Asia Cruise Awards in Jeju Island, Korea. This recognition highlights the country’s efforts to rejuvenate its cruise tourism industry after the pandemic, driven by the Marcos administration’s focus on tourism. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the importance of...
Boracay, Philippines – IDP Education and Boracay Coco English Academy partner to open the first ever IELTS on Computer Lab in Boracay Island on March 23, 2024. This partnership between IDP Education, the world-leader in international education and proud co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Boracay Coco English Academy, a leading...
BERLIN, Germany – The Philippines is off to a roaring start in 2024 as it records an impressive influx of international tourists, surpassing the 1.2 million mark in just over the first two months of the year. This milestone was proudly announced by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco during the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 Convention...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines are poised to lead the charge at this year’s Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 Convention in Berlin, Germany. With a robust delegation representing both the public and private sectors, the Philippines aims to showcase an enhanced and unforgettable Philippine experience to the world during...
In a landmark move to promote sustainable tourism across the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched an innovative training program for tourism officers in partnership with the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP). The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for this initiative was signed at...
In a significant move to recognize and honor the contributions of various stakeholders in the tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has reintroduced the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA). This prestigious initiative aims to foster a spirit of healthy competition and elevate the standards of excellence within the tourism sector. During a ceremony at the...
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has successfully exceeded its target of 4.8 million international visitors for 2023, announced Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Tuesday, November 28. This remarkable achievement was disclosed during the 1st Philippine Golf Tourism Summit at the Grand Hyatt Manila, a key event that united leaders from the...
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has emerged as a leading travel destination, clinching prestigious accolades in international tourism circles. The country’s recent wins at prominent award ceremonies have bolstered the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) optimism about the future of Philippine tourism. In a significant triumph, the Philippines was named the ‘Destination of the Year’ at...