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One of the country’s crown jewels, Palawan, bags another prestigious accolade, this time as one of the Trending Destinations in the World for 2024 on Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel site for travel deals and reviews. This latest recognition comes on the heels of Palawan’s back-to-back global citations in 2023 as one of the World’s […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her utmost support for Cebu’s Sinulog festivities during the Sinulog sa Lalawigan at the Cebu City Sports Center. A proud Cebuano herself, Frasco underscored the festival’s cultural significance to all Cebuanos, emphasizing its portrayal of their profound faith and devotion to Senyor Sto. Nino. “Sinulog has […]
Philippine Amusement and Entertainment Corporation (PAEC Global) Chief Executive Officer and President Lawrence Li Tan called on Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently at the DOT Central Office in Makati to utilize the potential of interactive museums for the country’s local tourism. PAEC is the creator and operator of some of the […]
Esteemed Dubai-based fashion designer Furne One, renowned for his innovative brand Amato Couture, called on Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently. One hails from Cebu, and has been a trailblazer in the fashion world since launching his label in Dubai in 2002. During their meeting, Frasco extended heartfelt congratulations to One for […]
The tourism landscape in the Philippines is poised for a prospective uptick in the year ahead with the anticipated series of extended weekends throughout 2024. Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism (DOT) has expressed her optimism, citing these elongated breaks as a potential catalyst for a substantial boost to the country’s domestic […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) cited the newly inaugurated Tourist Rest Area in Carmen, Cebu as an “ideal” public-private partnership framework, noting that the collaboration among the DOT, the TIEZA – Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, the local government unit of Carmen, and the Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is a first step toward […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco proudly presented before President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. the recent global accolades earned by the Philippines at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2023. During her visit to Malacanang Palace for the regular Cabinet Meeting, Frasco brought in the trophies for this year’s World Leading Dive Destination and World’s Leading Beach […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco thanked the Cebu Provincial government for its commitment to build at least six Tourist Rest Areas (TRAs) in Cebu Province, and its sister cities. During the inauguration of the TRA in the Municipality of Carmen, Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced that construction is underway for the TRAs that will be […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is optimistic on the continued transformation of Philippine tourism under the Marcos administration in the succeeding years, as it successfully breached its year-end targets and achieved milestones for 2023. “In the face of unprecedented challenges, Philippine tourism has shown remarkable resilience,” Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said during the Department’s […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Farm Tourism Program hosted the National Farm Tourism Summit and Trade Fair at the Ayala Malls in Bacolod City. Organized through the Department’s Office of Tourism Regulation, Coordination & Resource Generation (TRCRG), the summit gathered farm tourism operators, stakeholders, policymakers, and partner agencies nationwide with the aim to foster meaningful […]