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…

DOT to break ground for 10 tourist service areas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/06/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As part of their promise to improve the overall tourism experience in the country, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is set to break ground for tourist service areas. Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco revealed…

DOT: Thailand to offer job opportunities for Filipino tourism workers

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 08/22/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of jobs in the hospitality industry, particularly in the accommodation sector, in Thailand may soon be offered to Filipino tourism workers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Monday. The job openings were among…

Cordova: 63 pump boat operators get 10-day special permits

Futch Anthony Inso 08/21/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Some 62 bangka/pump boat operators in the town of Cordova have availed of special permits in a one-stop shop on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Cordova Covered Court. This was confirmed by…

DOT trains Virgin Island vendors after overpricing mess

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 08/18/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Following the reported overpricing issue in the tourist area, the Department of Tourism Office in Central Visayas has conducted training for food vendors and service providers in Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol, to foster…

Chan to Oponganons: Report establishments selling overpriced goods, food to tourists

Futch Anthony Inso 08/04/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan is appealing to Oponganons to report establishments that take advantage of local and foreign tourists by selling overpriced food or items. Chan made this statement after the…

DOT takes action on ‘overpricing’ of seafood in Virgin Island, Bohol

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 08/03/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is coordinating with the Province of Bohol and the Municipality of Panglao to provide guidance on the standards for the provision of goods and services to tourists. This…

Zamboanguita, Dauin to host 2022 Dive7 Festival

Doris C. Bongcac 07/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – International and local scuba divers and enthusiasts are expected to convene in the municipalities of Zamboanguita and Dauin in Negros Oriental for another big dive scheduled from July 28 to 31, 2022. And…

DOT chief: Success of tourism industry rests in success of regions

Inquirer.net 07/08/2022

MANILA, Philippines – The success or failure of the tourism industry rests on the success or failure of the regions, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has said. Frasco made the remark as she encouraged Thursday regional offices of…

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