Too many tourists flock Boracay

CEBU – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has warned the provincial government of Aklan and the municipal government of Malay following the huge number of tourists who arrived in Boracay Island during the Holy Week, saying there were documented violations of the island resort’s capacity for tourists.

DOT seeks return of Korean tourists

MANILA – The Department of Tourism said the Philippines is seeking the support of Korean tourism players in its effort to ramp up the promotion of the country as a safe and fun destination in the new normal.

DOT lists requirements for entry of foreign tourists

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) issued a reminder Friday, February 4, 2022, to foreign tourists coming to the Philippines to prepare all requirements to ensure a seamless travel experience.

Cebu featured in Smart Tourism virtual tours

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board launched the Virtual Destination Videos and 360° VR Experiential Tours highlighting the country’s top tourist spots and attractions, among them Cebu province.

DOT launches website with exclusive travel deals for Balikbayans, OFWs

BIG DISCOUNTS and great deals from airlines, accommodation establishments, tour operators, and travel agencies await Balikbayans who will come home home this Yuletide season as the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches the balikan.ph website -  a one-stop site which offers exclusive promotions for returning Filipinos.

Divers, photographers troop to Misamis dive festival

MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Underwater photographers and divers continued to arrive in this northern Mindanao province following the launching of the Misamis Oriental Dive Festival.

New tourism campaign kicks off

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines unveiled a new campaign and released a video designed to welcome domestic tourists back to the country’s tourism destinations.

‘Moalboal is top diving spot’

THE 2021 World Travel Awards has hailed the Philippines again as Asia’s leading beach and dive destination with Moalboal town in Cebu is among the top diving spots named by WTA along with the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan, Anilao in Batangas, Malapascua, and Balicasag, Panglao, and Anda in Bohol; and Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro.

DOT launches online course for teachers

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) has launched a 120-hour “Online Master TESOL Certification Course” for teachers of “English as Second Language” (ESL) in an effort to provide them the current and appropriate teaching methodologies.

‘Green Lane’ for fully vaccinated travellers proposed

DAVAO CITY - The Department of Tourism (DOT) has proposed the possibility of setting up a “Green Lane” that will facilitate the entry of foreign visitors who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of the government’s effort to reopen the economy.

16 Cebu, Bohol hotels secure WTTC Safe Travels Stamp

DOZENS OF Philippine hotels have so far secured the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp, indicating an increase in tourism establishments that have adapted global health standardized protocols, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat said.

IATA Travel Pass for travellers?

THE GOVERNMENT said it is considering the use of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) travel pass as part of the country's preparations for the resumption of international travel amid the pandemic.

Tourists told to follow health, safety protocols

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism reminded visitors travelling to Cebu province to continue following the health and safety protocols imposed by the national government after Governor Gwendolyn Garcia signed Executive Order (EO) 12 which no longer require RT-PCR test for visitors from other provinces.

DOT inks MOU on tourism education, training

TO UPGRADE tourism education and skills training in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a memorandum of understanding or MOU with various government agencies.

Follow guidelines, DOT tells tourism operators

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism has set guidelines for recreation diving as the country reopens sports tourism activities with the easing of Covid-19 quarantine restrictions.

Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban

THE PHILIPPINES LIFTED the travel ban on Taiwan barely a week after the Manila imposed the restriction to prevent the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus - also called nCov and CoVid 19 - which originated in China.