DOT welcomes easing of mask mandate

CEBU - The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the easing of the country's mask mandate, saying it would give the tourism sector a better chance to regain its vibrant and booming operations.

Thailand offers tourism job opportunities to Filipinos

CEBU – Thousands of jobs in the hospitality industry of Thailand, particularly in the accommodation sector, will soon be available to the Filipino tourism workforce.

Tourist arrivals up as country enters new norm

CEBU – Over one million foreign travellers had so far visited the Philippines the past six months as the country continues to open its border to tourists while effectively controlling the Covid-19 pandemic.

DOT, DOTr collaborate to improve airports, seaports

CEBU - The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are set to create a technical working group to further improve the country's air and sea ports.

Boracay, Palawan, Cebu hailed world’s best islands

CEBU – The New York-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure (T+L) has named Boracay Island, Palawan Island and Cebu Island as among “The 25 Best Islands in the World” because of its pristine beauty and rich natural resources.

Cebu’s tourism governance good model for other destinations

INCOMING TOURISM Secretary Christina Frasco said she sees Cebu’s tourism governance as a good model for other destinations in the country.

Tweet sparks backlash

Veteran journo criticized for tweet about Mindanao

DAVAO CITY – Netizens continue to bash veteran freelance journalist Raisa Robles for her controversial tweet over the plan of incoming Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco to open Mindanao to tourism.