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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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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PHIDEX 2024

Dive tourism contributes P73 billion to PH economy in 2023: Frasco

Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable tourism development initiatives in the Philippines, particularly in developing and promoting the country’s dive tourism. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the statement during the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) opening ceremony 2024 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). “As one of

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DOT optimistic on robust rebound of tourism

PHL records more than 4M foreign visitors; DOT optimistic on robust rebound of tourism

Tweet The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic about the Philippine tourism industry’s continuing resurgence post-pandemic, with visitor arrivals to the country breaching the four million mark today (Sept. 29). This, as it recorded a total of 4,005,465 visitor arrivals to the country from January 1 to September 29, 2023, in its latest report. Tourism

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1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue

1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue unites Dive Industry: 37B raked in 2022

Tweet CEBU CITY, Philippines—In a bid to further expand development of the country’s dive tourism industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) successfully mounted a nationwide convergence of hundreds of participants from the public and private sectors and the academe to tackle challenges and gain insights from industry experts and stakeholders for the inaugural Philippine Tourism

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