VAT refund system seen to boost PH shopping tourism

THE VALUE-Added Tax (VAT) Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Law would enhance the Philippines' appeal as a shopping destination and boost economic growth by encouraging higher tourist spending, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said on Monday.

DOT highlights farm tourism’s transformative potential at 8th Philippine International Farm Tourism Conference

GENERAL SANTOS CITY - Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reaffirmed the Philippine government’s commitment to sustainable development and inclusive economic growth through the promotion of farm tourism at the 8th Philippine International Farm Tourism Conference (PIFTC), held Tuesday (Feb. 25) at the KCC Mall in General Santos City, South Cotabato.

Transport of tunnel boring machines to cause weekend traffic: DOTr

SEVERAL ROADS in Metro Manila may experience vehicular traffic during the off hours this weekend due to the transport of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP).

Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum

PHILIPPINES - With the rising popularity of travel shows and travel vlogging, not to mention the regular sharing of videos and photos on social media, it only takes an internet connection for anyone to see various sights and tourist attractions all over the world. And while one can virtually gain familiarity with various tastes and dishes from all over the world, nothing beats savoring the actual thing bite by authentic bite. 

DOT seeks unified ‘Love the Philippines’ branding

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for a unified and consistent presentation of the "Love the Philippines" tourism brand across various platforms and materials.

Mindanao ready to welcome more tourists: Tourism chief

MORE THAN a year since she announced plans to help open Mindanao for leisure travel, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said she believes the region is now ready to welcome more tourists from across the globe.

DOT looking to breach 200K mark for tourists from UK

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) is looking at ways to attract more British visitors and elevate the United Kingdom (UK) as a "key tourism market" for the Philippines.

DOT positions PH as Muslim-friendly destination at travel fair

DEPARTMENT OF Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has positioned the country as a Muslim-friendly destination through a "listening session" with tourism players from the Middle East.

DOT leads PH team to Korea, UAE travel fairs this month

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) is set to lead the Philippine delegation to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 and the Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) 2024 this month.

PH logs over 2M int'l visitors – DOT

OVER 2 million international visitors have arrived in the country as of April 24, with South Koreans topping the list of inbound arrivals, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Thursday.

15 LGUs win tourism champions challenge, get budget for infra projects

PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. Marcos Jr. and the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Monday awarded the top 15 local government units (LGUs) that won in the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).

DOT chief backs calls for return of pulpit panels to Boljoon Church

DEPARTMENT OF Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is supporting the call for the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) to return the Boljoon pulpit panels to the Archdiocesan Shrine of Patrocinio de Maria Santissima in Cebu.

DOT to host international dive expo in Feb 2024

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) is set to host the largest platform for the diving community, Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), from Feb. 23 to 25, 2024 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Pasay City.

DMW, DOT partner to provide OFWs opportunities in local tourism

THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday to benefit overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are planning to go back to the Philippines for good.

Livelihood assistance aron mas mapalambo ang turismo

MALAYBALAY CITY - Isip pag-ila sa bililhong papel sa gitawag nga community-based tourism organizations (CBTOs) sa pagpalambo sa turismo, ang Department of Tourism (DOT) mihatag og livelihood assistance ngadto sa CBTOs aron makahatag kanila og dugang kahigayonan ug makapakab-ot sa pag-uswag sa industriya sa turismo sa nasud.

Philippine destinations nominated for int’l travel awards

CEBU - The United Kingdom’s longest-running travel magazine has again recognized the Philippines with nominations as the Most Desirable Country, Most Desirable Region (Cebu), and Most Desirable Island (Palawan) for this year’s Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards.

FIBA World Cup to reintroduce PH to the world - DOT

THE PHILIPPINES will wear its "puso" (heart) on its proverbial sleeve as it hosts the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 with the backing of the national government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT).

PH tourism: Gaining int’l recognition, pulling inbound travelers

THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism (DOT) sees the global recognitions and the pull of Philippine destinations on international tourists as two of the milestones the sector reached on the first year of the Marcos administration.

Marcos backs DOT chief after controversial tourism video

CEBU - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr still fully trusts Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco despite the “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign controversy.

BI set to launch more tech innovations to ease travel

THE BUREAU of Immigration (BI) on Monday vowed to launch more technological advances to ease travel.