San Francisco, California – In a significant demonstration of economic rebound, the Philippines’ tourism sector has witnessed an extraordinary surge, with earnings reaching PHP 404.02 billion (approximately USD 7 billion) in the first ten months of 2023. This impressive figure marks a 190% increase from last year’s earnings of PHP 138.46 billion (USD 2.47 billion),...
Manila, Philippines – In a recent press release, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed immense pride and joy over Clark International Airport’s (CRK) recognition as one of the world’s most beautiful airports. This prestigious title, awarded by the Prix Versailles, underlines the Philippines’ dedication to marrying aesthetic elegance with practical functionality in its infrastructure....
The country seeks to defend its titles in world-class tourism, earning nominations in four separate categories Manila, Philippines—Renowned as a global travel hub, the Philippines is geared up to defend its titles as the World’s Leading Beach Destination and World’s Leading Dive Destination at the esteemed World Travel Awards (WTA) for 2023. The annual awards,...
New Initiative Aims to Enhance Tourist Experience and Revitalize Tourism Industry Manila, Philippines –The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched its first centralized and multi-platform Tourist Assistance Call Center, marking a significant stride in its efforts to revitalize the country’s tourism industry. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco inaugurated the service on October 2, 2023, at...
The Department of Tourism shares an optimistic outlook on the country’s burgeoning tourism industry at the Global Tourism Economy Forum. Macao – The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines is bullish on the future of the country’s tourism industry, projecting employment to skyrocket to over 30 million Filipinos by the end of 2028. The...
Expressing her sincere appreciation, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism (DOT) lauded the House of Representatives for their quick action in approving an increased budget for the fiscal year 2024. The agreement was reached during the plenary session held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Tourism Secretary Frasco was especially thankful to Isabela...
MAKATI CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines has launched a special initiative to align with the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which the country is co-hosting. Designed to blend sports with tourism, the DOT has introduced bespoke Philippine tour packages, geared towards international and local basketball fans. The unveiling of...
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlights the progress in the Philippine tourism sector during the first year of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s tenure, as she presents optimistic targets for 2023. The Department of Tourism (DOT) outlined key milestones contributing to economic growth and transforming the country into an Asian tourism hub. President Marcos’s prioritization...
MANILA , Philippines—As 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...
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....