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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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ITB Asia 2025 Philippines

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

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

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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Mindanao is Safe Destination

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

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Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday (Jan 1) said that Japan’s lowering of travel advisory levels to some parts of Mindanao is a welcome move for the country’s local tourism industry and will secure gains in terms of tourism revenue and livelihood generation in tourism-related industries. This follows the advisory from Japan’s Foreign

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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 to elevating the standards of hospitality and service across the tourism and service industries. The awards were received by Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco together with DOT- Office of Industry Manpower Development OIC-Director Arlene A. Alipio and Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority Assistant Chief Operating Officer Joy Bulauitan.

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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Pico Sands Hotel Coastal Clean Up

Pico Sands Hotel and Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club take part on Earth Day

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Tweet Nasugbu, Batangas City Philippines – Inspired by the wonders of nature that surround them, Pico Sands Hotel and Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club are doubling down on their commitment to the planet. Recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship, they are taking a comprehensive approach to sustainability through eco-friendly activities within the property.

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The Philippines delegation gather for a photo opportunity at the Philippine pavilion during the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 in Berlin, Germany

The Philippines records 1.2M international tourists in first two months of 2024

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Tweet BERLIN, Germany— The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday (Mar. 5) expressed confidence in sustaining the country’s tourism gains under the Marcos administration, with international visitor arrivals to the Philippines breaching the 1.2-million mark in just a little over the first two months of 2024. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the announcement at

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