Boracay Island gets world-recognized ‘safe travel’ stamp

Boracay retains RT-PCR for vaccinated tourists

MANILA – Boracay is retaining its reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) requirement for tourists even those fully inoculated amid concerns about easy-to-tamper vaccination cards. “[W]e’ve decided to...

Vogue Paris lists Siargao among top islands ‘to go on holiday’

MANILA – Siargao has landed on Vogue France’s list of 10 “most charming islands to make the most of the summer season,” an inclusion welcomed by the...

Travelers, tourism biz near Taal Volcano told to evacuate

MANILA – Travelers and tourism businesses in high-risk areas near the restive Taal Volcano are advised to evacuate as authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level 3...

Tour de France: How many calories will the winner burn?

Imagine you begin pedaling from the start of Stage 17 of this year’s Tour de France. First, you would bike approximately 70 miles (112 km) with...

DOT to tourists: Interact responsibly with marine wildlife

MANILA – In celebration of World Environment Month this June, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterates the need for tourists to educate themselves on sustainable interaction with...

Discounted swab test for tourists extended at PCMC

MANILA – The discounted reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test for qualified tourists at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) has been extended until December, the Tourism...

Baby on Board! Five Destinations to Enjoy an Unforgettable Babymoon

As the world swoons over royal baby news, we are sharing a list of five unforgettable babymoon destinations based on real traveler reviews**. Whether looking for a luxurious...

Vaccine Passports: A New Era in Travelling?

ANALYSIS: What They Are — Or Might Be — And Why They Matter. The ramping up of vaccination around the world makes it possible to envision...

Adopting sustainable tourism for the environment

MANILA – In celebration of World Environment Day 2021 on June 5, the Department of Tourism (DOT) urged hotels and resorts to become DOT-accredited to receive assistance...