Wave check: Surfing in San Fernando, Cebu

Immae Lachica 10/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hidden in a small, industrious yet thriving municipality in the southern part of Cebu lies a gem that has been discovered by few but is ready to be explored by many. San Fernando, Cebu,…

Lapu tourism stakeholders told to register at City Tourism Office

Futch Anthony Inso 08/14/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – The Lapu-Lapu City government, through the City Tourism Office (CTO), held a coordination meeting with boat, tour, and dive operators, and tour guides on Wednesday, August 14, to listen to their concerns and…

DOT-7: Creation of NIR will not affect CV’s tourism initiatives

Jasmin Meode, Shannah Rose Pardo 07/11/2024

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — The creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) will not affect efforts to further boost tourism initiatives in Central Visayas. This was according to Judy Gabato, the Chief Tourism Operations Officer of the…

PH’s tourism investments in 2023 reach P509B

Adrian Parungao 06/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Tourism investments in the Philippines totaled P509 billion in 2023, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said this amount was 34 percent higher than tourism investments obtained in 2022. She…

Tourist-friendly infra to rise in tourism champion sites in CV

CDN Digital 06/09/2024

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Tourist-friendly infrastructure will soon rise in tourism champion sites in Central Visayas to elevate visitor experience, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Infrastructure projects will be implemented in the Enchanted Ilijan Hill Volcanic…

PH cited again as ‘Muslim-friendly’ tourist destination, says DOT

Jane Bautista - Reporter 06/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — For the second straight year, a global travel index has recognized the Philippines as an “Emerging Muslim-friendly destination” among nonmembers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Saturday.…

PAL to suspend Cebu-Baguio route

Vincent Cabreza 06/01/2024

BAGUIO CITY—Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to suspend its 17-month experimental Baguio-Cebu-Baguio route during the monsoon season. However, tourism officials believe this won’t impact visitor numbers in Baguio. “PAL told us and the mayor (Benjamin Magalong) way earlier,…

Hotels face straining room supply as PH tourist arrivals surge

Meg Adonis 05/02/2024

The hotel industry might struggle to keep up with demand this year because more foreign tourists are coming in than there are new hotels being built. Leechiu Property Consultants Inc. mentioned in their recent report that tourist…

DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao

Bobby E. Lagsa 04/29/2024

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region…

DOT: 1 in every 4 foreign travelers in PH are South Koreans

Dona Pazzibungan 04/26/2024

South Korean tourists remain the Philippines’ most common visitors, accounting for one out of every four foreign travelers between January and March this year. The Department of Tourism (DOT) reports that 27 percent, or 546,726 out of…

Chinese tourist absence hampers PH tourism recovery

Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral 04/15/2024

Bank of America’s (BofA) recent report pointed out that the Philippines, along with China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, are still struggling to catch up in tourism recovery compared to other parts of Asia, as tourist arrivals in…

5 vacation spots to visit in Cebu this summer

Immae Lachica 03/25/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Summer is officially here! Judging by the longer days and the heat we are experiencing lately, it is safe to say that our favorite season has begun. With brighter days coming our way what…

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