PH promoted anew as Hollywood film location

Tina G. Santos 04/24/2023

MANILA, Philippines — From Francis Ford Coppola’s Vietnam War epic “Apocalypse Now” to “Almost Paradise,” the first American TV series filmed entirely in the Philippines (specifically highlighting Cebu), the country has served time and again as a…

Suroy Suroy Sugbo to go national: DOT execs join, study Cebu’s tourism caravan  

Wenilyn Sabalo 04/16/2023

CAMOTES ISLAND, Philippines — Regional tourism directors from all over the country have participated in the Camotes Island leg of Cebu’s tourism caravan called “Suroy Suroy sa Enchanting Camotes” this weekend, as a preparation for the national…

DOT meets with German stakeholders, execs to further boost tourism

Zacarian Sarao - @inquirerdotnet 03/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — To increase tourist visitors from the heart of Europe, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco met with stakeholders in Germany to discuss marketing and connectivity. According to Frasco, they met with some 20…

Cebu shortlisted again for ‘Asia’s leading Wedding Destination’ 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/21/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The island province of Cebu has been shortlisted again for an international award for tourism. Organizers from the World Travel Awards (WTA) on February 20 unveiled the list of nominees for this year’s…

Project to help visitors to easily navigate Badian tourist spots launched

CDN Digital 01/21/2023

CONSOLACION, Cebu — It would soon be easier for tourists to visit and navigate destinations in southern Cebu, particularly in Badian town, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) and…

Tourist rest areas to rise also in Carcar, Moalboal 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/18/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the southern portion will soon rise in Carcar City and Moalboal town. The Department of Tourism (DOT) and local officials here broke ground on the upcoming TRA…

South Korea remains Cebu’s top market for foreign arrivals

Morexette Marie B. Erram 12/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu welcomed over 2 million tourists, both local and foreign, during the first nine months of the year, data from local tourism officials showed.  During the Economic Diplomacy Townhall Meeting of the Department…

DOT sees 2.4 million overseas visitors by year-end

John Eric Mendoza 11/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is seeing 2.4 million overseas visitors arrivals by the end of the year, its chief Christina Frasco said on Thursday, November 17, 2022. “Per the projections of the DOT, we’re…

Philippine Tourism Awards is back

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/23/2022

MANILA, Philippines – One of the most prestigious award-giving bodies in the tourism industry will be making a comeback. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that they will be relaunching the Philippine Tourism Awards.  Tourism Secretary Christina…

Cebu takes centerstage in tourism event in Pasay

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/18/2022

PASAY CITY—The culture and heritage of Cebu took centerstage at the Philippine Tourism Industry Convergence Reception, an event held in line with the celebration of World Tourism Day, last Monday, October 17, 2022 at the SMX Convention…

Tourist rest areas to rise in Medellin, Carmen towns in Cebu

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) will soon rise in northern Cebu, providing local and international travellers a whole new kind of experience and convenience. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco of…

Cebu nominated as ‘Most Desirable Region’ in UK travel magazine

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The island province of Cebu landed on an international travel magazines once again. Cebu was nominated as the Most Desirable Region in the world for the 21st annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, the…

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