Tourism

DOT warns tourists vs. bogus travel agencies

MANILA -- After the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration officially declared the start of summer in the country on Tuesday, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reminded the public anew against...

Leyte retains ‘I shall return’ tourism slogan

TANAUAN, Leyte -- There is no need for Leyte province to launch a new tourism slogan, since the famous words of Gen. Douglas McArthur’s “I shall return” is still the best...

Ilocos Norte’s tourist arrivals on the rise

LAOAG CITY -- More local and foreign tourists are arriving in Ilocos Norte, making the province an alternative tourist destination in light of the total closure of Boracay Island. Provincial tourism officer...

W. Visayas to lose third of tourism receipts due to Boracay closure

ILOILO CITY -- Western Visayas stands to lose one-third of its biggest tourism contributor once the temporary closure of the island of Boracay takes effect this April 26. Data from the Department...

Madrid Fusion Manila 2018 set in Sept.

MANILA -- The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) on Thursday confirmed that dates have been set by both the Philippine and Spanish organizers of gastronomy congress Madrid Fusion Manila 2018. In an interview, Maricon...

DOT sees improved sea connectivity luring more cruise lines to PH

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday said the boost in sea connectivity in the years to come is worth looking forward to as more cruise lines are set to...

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