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Can Asean chairmanship and ‘authenticity’ lift Philippines’ tourism game?

The Philippines is banking on its Asean chairmanship to elevate the country’s tourism through “warmth and authenticity”, despite facing accessibility hurdles and stiff competition...

ASEAN chairship driving huge gains for PH tourism

MANILA — The Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) does not just elevate the country’s reputation as a regional leader — it also brings in a...

Agoda and Philippines Department of Tourism announce strategic partnership to promote and elevate tourism

Holy Week Travel Demand Surges as Filipinos Drive 50% Year-on-Year Growth in International Trips Abroad

Domestic travel demand remains strong, while longer trips and independent travel trends shape holiday travel demand MANILA, 31

Tourism’s share to GDP falls to lowest in 3 years

THE TOURISM industry’s contribution to the Philippine economy fell to its lowest level in three years in 2025, weighed down by weaker tourism spending by foreign visitors, accordin...

No passport, no problem: Local escapes for a summer break

As the summer travel season heats up, more Filipinos are choosing to explore destinations closer to home, with staycations and domestic trips continuing to gain momentum. A recent...

How to vote for the Philippines in the World Travel Awards 2026

The Philippines has been nominated in multiple categories at the World Travel Awards 2026 as global voting for the international tourism awards program opens. Among the categories...

Rising fuel costs dent tourism in Eastern Visayas

TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — The ongoing global oil crisis is beginning to weigh on tourism in parts of the country, with Eastern Visayas reporting a notable dip in visitor...

Soaring pump prices now reshaping Philippine travel, retail demand

THE ATMOSPHERE feels more cautious than carefree under the midday heat inside Dreams & Destination Travel Services, a small travel agency in Cavite province south of Manila.

Marcos names trade diplomat Dita Angara-Mathay as new tourism chief

'Her appointment reflects the administration’s push to position tourism not only as a cultural showcase, but as a strong driver of jobs, businesses, and regional development,' says...

Philippine TV celebrity tours South Chungcheong's Catholic pilgrimage sites

South Chungcheong Province said Friday it had completed a three-day tour of Catholic pilgrimage sites for Melai Cantiveros, one of the Philippines’ best-known entertainers and a so...

Dita Angara-Mathay appointed as new Tourism chief

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed “seasoned public servant” Dita Angara-Mathay as the new secretary for the Department of Tourism (DoT) on Friday. “Her appointment reflec...

Bislig’s ‘Little Niagara’ sees tourism boom amid Palarong Pambansa

BUTUAN CITY – The 2026 Palarong Pambansa is bringing more than athletic competition to the Caraga Region; it is fueling a surge in local tourism, with Bislig City in Surigao del Su...

Philippines Travel Tips: For First Time Visitors

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‘Make it official’: Pinoys pitch Pantropiko as Philippines’ tourism anthem

A Filipino brought up the idea of making P-pop girl group BINI‘s “Pantropiko” the Philippines’ official tourism song. Threads user Mikko James Rodriguez (@mikkology_) raised the id...

Superb Ultimate Island Hopping Tour: Coron, Philippines

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Duty Free Philippines steps up promos for April

DUTY FREE Philippines Corp. (DFPC) is expanding promotional activity across its airport and travel retail locations this month, rolling out discounts, limited-edition items, and a...

Sorsogon Mayors share Sustainable and Community-Based Tourism Visions at Beautiful Sorsogon Presscon

The halls of the Residencia del Hamor buzzed with regional ambition on March 21 as mayors and their representatives gathered for the Beautiful Sorsogon press conference. The event...

Iconic destinations that curate ‘Brittany Beautiful’ memories for life

There are places that never really leave us. They stay in the mind long after the stay ends, like the cool, pine-scented mornings of Baguio, the soft mist of Tagaytay, and that ama...

Narra Tourism Office Probes Local Tourist Over Vandalism Incident in Palawan 

Narra Tourism Office Investigates Vandalism Incident at Waterfalls in Palawan  Narra Tourism Office is investigating a vandalism incident involving a local tourist at the popular I...

Mga panira sa turismo dapat i- training ng DOT

Dapat aksyunan ng DOT ang mga tour organizer na panira sa turismo gaya ng Island Adventure para sa mas maayos na serbisyo at imahe ng ating bansa. The post Mga panira sa turismo da...

Philippines leaps in risk and resilience index

The Philippines climbed 40 spots to 74th out of 150 countries with a score of 60.35 in the latest update of the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index (GIRRI) by Henley &...

Holy Week crowds in Zambales coastal town swell to about 40,000

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More than 40,000 tourists visited this coastal town during Holy Week, according to data released by the municipal tourism office on Sunday (April 5). Data s...

In the Philippines, Rising Fuel Prices Force Travelers to Stay Home During Holy Week

Surging gasoline prices in the Philippines have forced some people to cancel or scale back the Visita Iglesia, a Holy Week tradition in which Catholics travel to seven churches.