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The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening its efforts to promote healthcare and wellness tourism as a driver of investment, job creation, and regional tourism development, while supporting the growth of the Philippines as a competitive health and wellness destination. Speaking at the 15th Arangkada Philippines Forum, Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay called on business leaders, […]
The Philippines marked its eight consecutive year as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026, held at CROSSROADS Maldives. The country likewise secured five other major wins, including Asia’s Leading Beach Destination 2026 for the ninth time and Asia’s Leading Island Destination 2026 for […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for more investment opportunities in the hospitality industry of Visayas and Mindanao as it recognizes the importance of quality accommodation establishments in welcoming guests across the regions. This comes as the DOT joins the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) in co-presenting Cebu Hotel Connect 2026. It brought together […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has introduced the Philippine Tourism Data Dashboard, an open data platform that gives the public direct access to the country’s key tourism indicators. At its core, the dashboard lets users explore how many tourists have come in and gone out of the country over the years. It covers Visitor Arrival […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the latest MICHELIN Guide recognition of Philippine hotels, with the country welcoming its first-ever Two MICHELIN Key properties alongside four newly awarded One MICHELIN Key hotels. El Nido Resorts Lagen Island in Palawan and Raffles Makati made history as the first Philippine hotels to earn Two MICHELIN Keys, signifying […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Klook, Asia’s leading platform for experiences and travel services, renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a multi-year strategic partnership to grow Philippine tourism. The partnership will leverage Klook’s global marketing reach and extensive network of local operators to drive tourism demand through campaigns such as “Discover More to […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) launched dedicated microsites for its newest Tourism Ambassadors, BINI and SB19, reimagining how audiences around the world can discover the Philippines through the artists they know and love. This release follows back-to-back teasers posted on Tourism Philippines’ social media accounts, which set off a wave of excitement among BLOOMs and […]
Textile designs made by indigenous communities from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao took center stage as UNIQLO celebrated the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, alongside its 14th year in the Philippines. As part of its cultural, sustainability, and community initiatives, UNIQLO introduced its Re.UNIQLO project, which transforms fabric scraps into textile […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially named global P-Pop powerhouse SB19 as the Philippines’ newest Tourism Ambassadors, recognizing the group not only as a source of national pride, but as one of the country’s finest representatives of Filipino culture. The announcement follows a subtle digital activation over the weekend that gave A’TIN, SB19’s global […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” recently in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines, and travel-related industries nationwide, the Discover More to Love program […]