Korea tops tourist arrivals in CV, Cebu remains as most visited spot

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 03/04/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu has always been proud to be one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.  It is also the province that most of the tourists visit in Central Visayas.  READ: Boracay Island:…

Tycoons Sabin Aboitiz, Ramon Ang bet big on aviation boom

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 12/26/2024

Build and they will come. Billionaires Sabin Aboitiz and Ramon Ang aim to make the Philippines more accessible to high-spending tourists, drawn by its stunning beaches and scenic sunsets. The tycoons, with businesses in infrastructure, energy, banking,…

Cebu province releases infra funds to boost tourism

John Rey Saavedra 12/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over P126 million has been allocated for infrastructure projects aimed at boosting tourism in Bantayan Island and various towns across two districts in Cebu province, Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced Monday, December 9, 2024.…

Ukraine sees influx of Western war tourists

Agence France Presse 11/28/2024

IRPIN, Ukraine — Spanish traveller Alberto Blasco Ventas looked out at Ukraine’s destroyed Irpin brige, blown up to stop Russian troops in 2022 and now a hotspot for thrill-seeking tourists visiting the country. Russian forces had planned…

Ati Tribe chief in Bohol: How tourism in Loay changed their lives

Doris C. Bongcac 11/22/2024

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Tourism plays a crucial rule in the lives of Carlos Besida Sr., 66, and his son Carlos Jr. Both of them earn a living from providing entertainment to guests who take a cruise…

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,…

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