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The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the easing of restrictions following the recent decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to place the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 2 from November 5 to 21, 2021. Tourism Chief Berna Romulo-Puyat hailed the decision, noting that it will […]
Domestic tourists can now have anti-COVID swab tests for free. This was announced by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as it rolled out a new phase of its financial subsidy, through the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), to boost its domestic tourism recovery program. Under the subsidy, a total of 350 applicants per day will be granted free […]
As Intramuros reopens its sites, museums, and indoor attractions, thereby providing the public with an alternative and safer venue for leisurely activity, the Intramuros Administration (IA) made accessible its open-air sites as venues for morning exercises exclusively for the vulnerable population starting October 30. “We wish to give our fellow Filipinos, especially those who belong […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the decision of local government units (LGUs) with jurisdiction over tourist destinations to scrap the COVID-19 swab test requirement for fully vaccinated guests. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat said the DOT has been pushing for lesser restrictions and requirements, especially if the local travel destinations have high vaccination rates among […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines unveiled recently a new video designed to welcome domestic tourists back to the country’s tourism destinations. Titled “It’s More Fun with You” the video is part of the department’s domestic tourism campaign dubbed “Have A Safe Trip, Pinas”. It was launched through a hybrid […]
To advance their careers in the dive industry, 22 freelance community guides from Mabini and Calatagan in Batangas recently completed the Anilao Dive Guide Training and Certification Program initiated by the Department of Tourism (DOT). The four-day activity, held from September 28 to October 1, was spearheaded by the Office of Product and Market Development (OPMD) […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT), along with the local government unit (LGU) of Camiguin, vaccinated its tourism workers to further boost recovery prospects of the industry in time for its reopening this coming October 25. This will also be the province’s first time opening to visitors since the pandemic started. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Philippines is, once again, Asia’s leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). “We are elated that the country’s pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots have once again been cited as the best in Asia by the prestigious 2021 World Travel […]
The decision to resume staycations and expanding the capacity of restaurants is a big boost to tourism-oriented establishments that will result in the restoration of jobs of displaced tourism workers as the holiday season approaches. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made this statement as the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the decision of the Inter-Agency Task […]
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), concluded its 2nd Tourism & Technology Forum with 2,620 registered delegates for the 2-day event. Discussions on “Digital Content Marketing: The Art of Story Telling” by TeamAsia’s Chief Storyteller Bea Lim, “5 Traveler Trends to Watch Out For” […]