Tourism chief seeks bigger MICE market share for PH

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/17/2016

DOT Secretary Teo outlines department’s short-term, long-term thrusts The tourism department is looking forward for the Philippines especially Cebu and the Visayas to have a bigger slice of the international events in the meetings, incentives, conferences exhibitions…

6th world’s best island destination Capitol vows to work harder, aims to improve ranking

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/11/2016

The Capitol should have a more holistic tourism development effort to sustain if not better its 6th best island destination of the world ranking this year given by readers of an international travel magazine. Cebu Vice Gov.…

Jake Gacang: Violinist with rock-star charisma

Apple Ta-as 07/07/2016

IT’S NOT often that we see a violinist brandishing his fiddle like a rock star, and with luscious long curly dark locks to boot. In keeping with his billing as a show violinist, Jake Gacang owns the…

Investments, improved infra to help CV hit tourism target

Victor Anthony V. Silva 06/30/2016

The influx of investments for tourism development and improvement of tourism infrastructure in the region are among the factors that will boost the chances of Central Visayas to hit its target of 5.8 million arrivals in 2016.…

Travel & Beyond features Dumaguete and Negros Oriental

05/10/2016

ROBINSONS Galleria Cebu will play host to the City of Dumaguete and the Province of Negros Oriental when their travel, dive, culture and heritage road show visits Cebu from May 13 to 15. Dubbed as Travel &…

Great travel deals up for grabs at Beat D’ Heat 4

Jefrey P. Robles 05/10/2016

DON’T miss out on the chance to experience the best of the country at the most budget friendly prices you’ll ever get this summer. Keep fresh and travel in style with Air You Go’s Beat D’ Heat…

SM, DOT celebrate culinary heritage

PR 04/11/2016

In celebration of Madrid Fusion Manila, SM City Cebu together with the Department of Tourism bring the richness of culinary heritage to the Cebuanos through demonstrations by gourmet chefs on April 13, 5PM at the Northwing Atrium.…

Tourist arrivals in Central Visayas reach 4.5M

Vanessa Claire Lucero 03/01/2016

Tourist visits in provinces in Central Visayas reached 4.5 million last year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Tuesday. DOT regional director Rowena Montecillo said tourism arrivals even exceeded their 4.4 million projection by about 10 percent…

Tudela gov’t chides DPWH on road project delays

Victor Anthony V. Silva 01/11/2016

THE Tudela municipal government in Camotes Islands, Cebu criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for delaying the implementation of a P40-million road project in their town. In a resolution last Dec. 16, 2015 endorsed…

Photo fail contest kicks off VPA drive

12/20/2015

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched an online contest for the best photo fails in the country to kick off the Visit the Philippines Again 2016 campaign. “Everyone is invited to upload his own version of…

Star rating aligns local hotels with international standards

Vanessa Claire Lucero 12/07/2015

DOT officials to explain the system before House committee on tourism A regional Tourism official yesterday defended the implementation of the star rating system, saying it will make the Philippine hotel and resort sector more globally competitive…

Delegates book Cebu, Bohol day tour packages

Apple Ta-as, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/27/2015

At least 21 guided tours offered by the Department of Tourism (DOT) to delegates of  APEC were availed of since Thursday, giving  visitors a chance to see more than the inside of a Cebu hotel. “I think…

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