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Central Visayas Tops International Tourists Favorite Destination

Central Visayas tops internationl tourists’ favorite destination; CALABARZON shines as local travel hotspot

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Tweet International tourists love Central Visayas. This, according to the recent comprehensive tourism sectoral review conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) using data from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), shows that the region continues to drive international tourism to the Philippines, keeping a strong hold as […]

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Divers and ocean enthusiasts flocked to the 90 sqm Philippine Pavilion to meet with dive operators at the 2026 Paris Dive Show (Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine), held last January 8-11, 2026, in Paris, France.

Philippines shines at Paris Dive Show

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Tweet Paris, France – At the 2026 Paris Dive Show (Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine), world-renowned Philippine dive destinations were in the spotlight. Iconic locations like Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Bohol, Anilao, Cebu, Puerto Galera, Dumaguete, Ticao Island, and Southern Leyte drew significant interest from the European dive market. The Philippine delegation produced more than

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The inaugural Ho Chi Minh-Manila flight was greeted with a water cannon salute upon its arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on Sunday, November 23.

DOT Chief: VietJet’s inaugural Ho Chi Minh-Manila flight to boost PHL connectivity

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Tweet MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively enhancing the Philippines’ air connectivity throughout Southeast Asia. This commitment was exemplified last Sunday morning (Nov. 23) with the exciting launch of VietJet Air’s inaugural direct service from Ho Chi Minh City to Manila. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco praised this new route as

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Philippine delegation generates over PHP 600 million in sales leads at ITB Asia

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Tweet Through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the Philippines completed its participation in Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Asia 2025 from October 15 to 17, 2025, at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. The three-day event gathered over 18,000 trade attendees and more than 1,500 quality buyers from across the globe to engage in

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DOT welcomes PHL’s recognition as among “rising Muslim-friendly destinations” in Global Muslim Travel Index 2025

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Tweet The Philippines was recognized as among the countries proven to be welcoming to Muslim travelers across the globe, according to a report that rates countries according to their Muslim-friendly tourism policies and programs. This year, the Philippines climbed to 8th place—up from 12th in 2024—in the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025’s list of

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DOT welcomes WTTC’s “record-breaking” economic tourism forecast for 2025

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Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) will continue to push for trailblazing initiatives that would make the industry soar to new heights, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said on Wednesday (June 11). This follows the release of country-specific 2025 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecast by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on Monday. Specifically, the

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DOT Chief: lowering of Japan’s travel advisory affirms Mindanao is safe destination for tourists

Philippine Department of Tourism gains back-to-back wins at GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024

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Tweet SINGAPORE — The Department of Tourism (DOT) of the Philippines received two awards at the esteemed GovMedia Conference & Awards 2024 for its flagship programs- the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) that provides convenience and comfort to tourists, as well as its Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) training program that highlights the country’s commitment

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Department of Tourism (DOT) officials together with travel and tourism stakeholders from the Middle East during a listening tour on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

DOT brings listening tours to Middle East travel and tourism partners, positions PHL as “Muslim-friendly” destination

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Tweet Dubai, UAE – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Monday (May 6) engaged in a listening session with tourism players from the Middle East, with the objective of further unlocking the potentials of the Philippines as a preferred destination for the Middle East market. On the sidelines of the opening day

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