The Province of Aklan and LGU Kalibo have once again triumphed at the 35th Philippine Travel Mart, held from September 6-8, 2024 at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Hosted by the Philippine Tour Operators Association, the event saw Aklan’s captivating cultural presentation, “HINABOE,” secure the coveted Best Presentation Award for a second consecutive year. The...
In an effort to boost travel to Singapore, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has sealed a year-long collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), offering exclusive discounts and special packages to entice Filipino travelers. The partnership introduces a series of initiatives, including a promotional campaign featuring popular content creators Laureen Uy, Miggy Cruz, and Camille Co, along...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) revealed in a recent report that over 16 million Filipinos are currently employed in the tourism sector as of the first quarter of 2024. DOT Secretary Christina Frasco highlighted the significant contribution of tourism to the Philippine economy, serving as a robust pillar that drives growth, generates revenue for businesses,...
ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES – From June 16 to 18, the Central Philippines Tourism Expo (CPTEx) 2023 took center stage at the Iloilo Convention Center. The three-day event served as a vibrant marketplace for tourism products and services from across the Central Philippines Regions including CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, and the Western, Central, and Eastern Visayas. Among...
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 counterpart, Dr. Thong Khon. The meeting took place on June 15, 2023, alongside the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission discussions held in Phnom Penh,...