Over 60 CV nominees recognized at PH Tourism Awards regional citation

Pia Piquero 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 60 nominees from Central Visayas were recognized at the regional citation of the Philippine Tourism Awards on September 28. These nominees are set to compete for national awards in the coming months.…

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…

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…

Sibonga’s Kefaiah Al-zair is Miss Cebu 2023

Rosalie O. Abatayo 01/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Cebu City is the home of endless possibilities.” This was the response of Miss Cebu 2023 Kefaiah Al-zair to the question, “What is the single important tourism asset of Cebu City and how…

In Medellin: Winning lantern, a representation of blooming tourism, orderly town

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Medellin Municipal Police Station’s winning lantern represents the town’s blooming tourism industry and the town’s peacefulness making it an ideal place to live and visit. This lantern won the second place during the…

DILG Sec: Suroy-Suroy can be template for other provinces to follow

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said Cebu province’s Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo can serve as a template for other provinces in the country to promote its tourism industry. Abalos made this…

More Korean tourists visiting Lapu-Lapu City – tourism officer

Futch Anthony Inso 09/07/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — More Korean tourists are visiting Lapu-Lapu City after the country’s health and safety protocols were relaxed. This was confirmed by John Kristoffer Rafols, OIC tourism officer of Lapu-Lapu City, in a forum on…

Sunday’s Ironman race symbolizes Cebu’s recovery and optimism

Glendale G. Rosal 08/05/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sunday’s Megaworld Cebu Ironman 70.3 Philippines is more than just a showcase of sports excellence. It is also a sign of recovery and optimism. A total of 1,928 triathletes from 46 countries will…

Lapu-Lapu City plans to put up own floating cottages near Liberty Shrine

Futch Anthony Inso 07/22/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Government, through the City Agriculture and Fishery Office (CAFO), plans to establish floating cottages in the seawaters of Barangay Mactan. Alex Baring, head of CAFO, told CDN Digital that the…

Sunlife 5150 & Go For Gold Sprint triathlon roars off tomorrow in Panglao, Bohol

Glendale G. Rosal 07/09/2022

PANGLAO ISLAND, BOHOL — For the first time in five years, triathlon will return to the pristine beaches of Panglao Island in Bohol as the Sunlife 5150 & Go For Gold Sprint triathlon fires off tomorrow, Sunday,…

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…

Chan: Kidnapping case won’t affect Lapu’s tourism industry

Futch Anthony Inso 05/25/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan believes that the arrest of two Chinese nationals who were allegedly involved in kidnap for ransom activities will not affect the city’s tourism industry. “Dili sad makaingon…

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