‘More fun awaits’ global drive preps launched

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched the More Fun Awaits campaign to strengthen the Philippines’ positioning as a top-of-mind tourist destination in the global...

Intramuros, Rizal Park to reopen Sept. 16: DOT

MANILA – Rizal Park and three sites in Intramuros, Manila will reopen to tourists under limited capacity and shortened operating hours starting Sept. 16, the Department of...

Travel from NCR to GCQ, MGCQ areas allowed starting Sept. 16: DOT

MANILA – Leisure travel from Metro Manila to areas under general community quarantine (GCQ) and modified GCQ (MGCQ) are allowed subject to local government guidelines starting September...

Hybrid world tourism summit in PH moved to 2022

MANILA – The Philippines is set to host the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in the first quarter of 2022, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat...

Fully vaccinated tourists can now come to Canada

Isabela City gets P4.4-M grant to boost tourism

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has released some PHP4.4 million to Isabela City, the capital of Basilan province, to boost its tourism industry. DOT...

2022 DOT goals: Sustainable, resilient, inclusive PH tourism

MANILA – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pursuing a 2022 recovery plan with the end goal of a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive Philippine tourism industry. Secretary...

An entire generation of Americans has no idea how easy air travel used to be

During the mid-1990s I traveled between Dayton, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., twice a month during the school year as half of a commuting couple. I could...

Boracay casino resumption OK’d under strict protocols

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte gave his nod to the resumption of casino operations in Boracay Island, Malacañang said on Saturday. “The President has given his...

Cebu Pacific to charge fees for extra carry-on bag

MANILA – Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) will be charging fees for extra carry-on baggage beginning September 1, it announced on Tuesday. The carrier has been “strictly” implementing...