Bohol to welcome Japanese tourists on May 2

Doris C. Bongcac 04/22/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Tourism in Bohol province is expected to receive a boost with the scheduled arrival of Japanese tourists on May 2. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said in a social media post early on Wednesday…

Despite disasters, 6.9M tourists visited Central Visayas in 2025

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/13/2026

Despite turbulence in the past year, including two major calamities, Central Visayas saw a slight improvement in the number of tourist arrivals.…

Over 10,000 tourists flock to Zambales resort town for Holy Week

Joanna Rose Aglibot 04/05/2026

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Resort owners in San Felipe, Zambales—renowned for its surfing spots and relaxed coastal vibe—have so far recorded over 10,000 tourists as of Black Saturday, according to partial reports submitted to local tourism authorities.…

Bohol reports 1.4M tourist arrivals in 2025

Doris C. Bongcac 02/10/2026

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – At least 1.4 million tourists visited the province of Bohol in 2025, marking a four percent growth in comparison with the previous year. Moreover, its foreign market posted a 14 percent growth last…

ASEAN backs cruise tourism to boost PH’s island destinations

Morexette Marie B. Erram 02/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippines is positioning itself as a key player in ASEAN’s (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) growing cruise tourism network following the successful hosting of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Cebu. Discussions…

Moalboal: Tourists told to transact with accredited guides only

Futch Anthony Inso 12/16/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Municipality of Moalboal reminded tourists to only transact to accredited snorkeling guides of the town. The Moalboal Tourism Office issued this advisory after they received complaints against scammers and guides asking for…

Major champions help Philippines chase golf tourist billions

Agence France Presse 10/25/2025

STA. ELENA GOLF CLUB, Laguna, Philippines — The Philippines is laying out the red carpet this week to some of golf’s biggest names, part of a grand government plan to diversify tourism with sport at the forefront.…

Peru evacuates 1,400 tourists from Machu Picchu amid protest

Agence France Presse 09/17/2025

PERU — Peru evacuated some 1,400 tourists overnight from the train station that serves the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, while about 900 others remained stranded Tuesday as protesters blocked the railway tracks, officials said. A UNESCO…

Unemployed man sets 2 Malaysian tourists on fire in Bangkok

The Star/Asia News Network 08/09/2025

BANGKOK — Two Malaysian tourists were critically injured after being set on fire by an unemployed man on Ratchadamri Road on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the suspect allegedly poured thinner on the victims…

Korean tourists dip in Cebu province

By Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Cebu has suffered a decline. More specifically, South Koreans. The number of South Korean visitors in Cebu has…

PH sees surge in summer visits from Asia-Pacific tourists

Tyrone Jasper C. Piad - @inquirerdotnet 05/26/2025

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines, known worldwide for its beaches and scenic sunsets, is becoming a more popular summer destination among its neighbors in the Asia Pacific region, according to a report by Mastercard Economics Institute. In…

Japan tourists soar 28.5% in April to record 3.9 million

05/22/2025

TOKYO, Japan — The number of foreign visitors to Japan soared 28.5 percent in April year-on-year to a record 3.91 million, official figures showed Wednesday. “Spring cherry blossom season boosted demand for visits to Japan in many…

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