Lapu-Lapu City to ask DOT’s help in constructing own museum

Futch Anthony Inso 04/28/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government will ask the help of Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Maria Christina Frasco in realizing its dream of constructing a museum dedicated to the first Filipino hero, Datu Lapulapu.…

DOT secretary: 1.7M int’l arrivals sign of recovering tourism industry

Futch Anthony Inso 04/27/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The tourism industry is expected to recover this year after the Department of Tourism (DOT) recorded 1.7 million international arrivals in the country from January to April this year. This was revealed by…

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…

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…

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…

Siargao Island identified as priority for tourism development — DOT

Zacarian Sarao 10/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified Siargao as one of its prioritized places for tourism development after it was ravaged by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) in December 2021. This was stated by…

Sec. Frasco leads groundbreaking of ‘Tourist Rest Areas’ in northern Cebu

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/08/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) will be established in northern Cebu soon to improve the overall experience of both the local and foreign travellers. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco…

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…

Lambug residents ask Gwen to stop construction of illegal structures

Futch Anthony Inso 09/27/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Residents of Barangay Lambug, Badian town, have signed a petition urging Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to demolish the beach houses that were illegally constructed in their coastal area. Barangay Lambug is famous for…

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 eyes creation of Tourist Assistance Call Center for local, foreign guests

Doris C. Bongcac 09/03/2022

MANDUE CITY, Cebu – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is planning to operate a Tourist Assistance Call Center in order to make the visit of both the local and foreign tourists to the different destinations in the…

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