DOT eyes PH travel hotline by end of 2022

  MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is planning to put up a tourism hotline that both local and foreign travelers can use when traveling around...

Ukraine war: international tourism hit as Russian travellers disappear

Tourism destinations globally are seeing a significant hit to their economies as Russians stay at home due to war-related sanctions, with possible long-term effects on international...

DOT, DOLE to ink deal on tourism job fair

MANILA – A Philippine government-led tourism job fair is going to proceed with the upcoming signing of a memorandum of understanding this month, the Department of Tourism...

PH, SoKor plan to resume talks on tourism cooperation

https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism/posts/442695424569260 MANILA — South Korea and the Philippines are planning to continue talks on the implementation of their 2019 agreement on tourism cooperation, the Department of Tourism...

APEC ministers discuss tourism recovery strategies

https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfTourism/posts/442033507968785 MANILA – The Philippines and other member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Friday discussed ways to spur the tourism industry’s recovery following a...

Thailand keen on hiring Filipino hospitality workers: DOT

PH ready to welcome international divers

MANILA – The Philippines on Friday staged its largest dive expo, reflecting its readiness to welcome more international tourists and divers after two years of closure due...

Pagudpud invites surfers to nat’l surfing tilt

LAOAG CITY – Ilocos Norte on Thursday called on surfing enthusiasts to ride the waves in the coastal town of Pagudpud and join a national surfing competition...

ETIAS launch delayed until November 2023

The launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), which will screen travelers from visa-exempt countries before entering the Schengen Area, has been postponed...

DOT trains vendors in Virgin Island, Panglao

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has initiated a training program for vendors and service providers in Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol after the alleged overpricing...