The Department of Tourism has called for a review of airline regulations amid mounting public concern over rising domestic ticket prices, warning that persistently high fares could undermine efforts to boost local travel. Speaking at a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Tourism on Tuesday, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco pressed airlines to be…
CEBU, PHILIPPINES — The Philippine Pavilion’s story did not end on the global stage of Expo 2025 Osaka. Staying true to its promise of a life beyond the World Expo, the Pavilion has found renewed purpose at the ASEAN Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) 2026, where its architecture and artistry now frame business conversations shaping the future…
The Department of Tourism closed 2025 on a high note, crediting tourism workers, partners, and stakeholders for a year defined by global breakthroughs in gastronomy, expanded connectivity, upgraded tourism infrastructure, and people-centered services that reinforced the Philippines’ standing as a resilient and competitive destination. From international culinary recognition to new gateways and inclusive visitor programs,…
The Global Tourism Business Association, Inc. (GTBA) has appealed to the Japanese Embassy to urgently address the growing shortage of visa appointment slots, warning that the issue is already disrupting travel plans for Filipino tourists and tour groups. GTBA founding chairman Michelle Taylan said member agencies are struggling to secure visa appointments, with the earliest…
LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — Cebu is gearing up for a major tourism showcase as the Philippines accelerates preparations for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, an event expected to bring more than 5,000 international delegates to the province and inject fresh momentum into the local economy. The Department of Tourism, working closely with local governments across…
The Philippine delegation in Busan, led by Dr. Erwin Balane, Tourism Attaché of the Philippine Department of Tourism in Korea, and Micka Anjella Calzado, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines International Promotions Department – North Asia Division Acting Head The Tourism Promotions Board Philippines wrapped up its Philippine Business Mission to Korea 2025 with strong results, generating P522.29 million in sales leads after a five-day, multi-city roadshow across Busan,…
Tourists flock the Baluarte Watchtower, a historic U-shaped coastal fortification built during the Spanish colonial period in Luna, La Union. The Christmas long break once again highlighted the strength and resilience of domestic tourism, as Filipinos fanned out across the country in large numbers, filling beaches, heritage districts, mountain retreats, and island destinations. The strong…
PERFECT VISION. Education Secretary Sonny M. Angara and Pasig City Representative Roman T. Romulo join Dr. Charlie L. Ho, National President of the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (Center) as he conducts a vision screening with a kindergarten student during the launch of the National Vision Screening Program at Rosario Elementary School in Pasig City….
The Slow Food Community of Pasil, Kalinga showcases their heritage through a vibrant traditional dance. From the strength of its communities to the sophistication of its business events, the Philippines made a powerful statement on the regional tourism stage after the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines secured two major honors at the Travel Daily Media…
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed its gratitude to lawmakers who backed the sector’s budget, underscoring that tourism spending remains one of the country’s most effective economic investments rather than a mere cost to government. In a statement following the approval of the final allocation, the DOT thanked members of the Bicameral Conference Committee,…