Over 60 CV nominees recognized at PH Tourism Awards regional citation

Pia Piquero 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 60 nominees from Central Visayas were recognized at the regional citation of the Philippine Tourism Awards on September 28. These nominees are set to compete for national awards in the coming months.…

Cebu named as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu has been named as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination in this year’s World Travel Awards. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Philippines bagged several awards in the recently concluded World Travel Awards…

Pumpboat operators struggle as P100 environment fee reduces tourists in Lapu-Lapu

08/08/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Pumpboat operators in Lapu-Lapu City are struggling due to the P100 environmental fee, which has reduced their clients. The fee, introduced by Councilor Annabeth Cuizon, applies to island hopping and other water sports…

UN Tourism chief urges Cebu to build a ‘gastronomy center’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Historic Cebu should leave a legacy in the world’s gastronomy scene. This is what the top official of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourisn) urged stakeholders to consider as the island province…

UN Tourism: Over 300 delegates to arrive in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 delegates from 30 nations will arrive here this week as Cebu will serve as host for two fora for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The Philippines was selected…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

Cebu is 3rd favorite spot for local tourists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu remains a favorite spot among tourists, especially local ones. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on May 14, 2024 released the results of their 2022 Household Survey on Domestic Visitors. In it, PSA…

‘Suroy Suroy’ Sugbo in Camotes slated on May 11-12

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Following the successful northern leg of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo in January, the next stop for the Cebu Provincial Government’s flagship tourism program is set in Camotes Islands. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced this during…

PH kiteboarding competition returns to Santa Fe in Bantayan

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/15/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Around 100 kiteboarders from around the world will gather in Santa Fe in Bantayan Island this weekend for the Cebu leg of the Philippine Kiteboarding Association (PKA) Tour Season 9. The ICTSI-PKA Tour…

Kawasan Falls to reopen this Oct. 26

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Kawasan Falls, the world-famous waterfall in Badian town, southwestern Cebu, will welcome tourists again after nearly two years of rehabilitation. The Cebu Provincial Government announced that preparations have been underway for the reopening…

Canyoneering in Ginatilan, Malabuyoc suspended over safety concerns

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Canyoneering activities in the southern towns of Ginatilan and Malabuyoc have been suspended indefinitely. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered to temporarily cease canyoneering operations in the two localities by issuing Executive Order…

Oslob town posts P31-m in income from whale shark watching in 2022

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – After three years of COVID-related restrictions, tourism activities in southern Cebu, particularly in Oslob town, are starting to get back on their feet. The municipality of Oslob earned over P35.3 million from tourism…

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