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Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced a women’s forum at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City where she joined her fellow women leaders in sharing their advocacies for the empowerment of women and girls. As guest of honor at the 29th Mid-Biennal Conference organized by the Soroptimist International of the Americas-Philippines Region, Frasco emphasized […]
The Philippines breached the 2 million mark in international arrivals surpassing the baseline target of the Department for the year 2022. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the good news in a forum in Makati City. Citing the latest data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), Frasco said the country recorded 2,002,304 international visitor arrivals […]
To ensure that tourism development in the country gives opportunities for a shift in perspective towards sustainability, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the DOT’s ongoing efforts to work with the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) and other agencies including the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) during the High-level Meeting with the […]
The Philippines is positioning the country as an emerging medical and wellness tourism destination in Asia with the Department of Tourism’s recent partnership with a global leader in the medical and wellness industry.Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the announcement as the DOT formally inked an agreement with Dubai-based Agora Group, the “pioneer and leader […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco served as the guest of honor during the inauguration ceremony of the Plaza del Gobernador: Liwasan ng Mamamayan, a new public park and recreational area in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. In her inspirational message, Frasco commended Governor Bonz Dolor’s leadership and love for his fellow Mindoreños. “Nakikita […]
Tackling the Philippine tourism’s trajectory towards recovery, its drivers and challenges it might face in the new economy of the post-pandemic era, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was BusinessWorld Insights online forum series’ featured speaker. Speaking enthusiastically about the new unbridled demand for vacations and the surge for “revenge travel,” Frasco began her talk with […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco honored Lapu-Lapu, the Philippines’ first hero, as she delivered the keynote address at the 502nd Kadaugan sa Mactan at Liberty Shrine, Lapu-Lapu City, island of Mactan, Cebu recently. The event is observed annually every 27th of April, in honor of Lapu-Lapu and his men, who valiantly fought […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco engaged the tourism stakeholders of San Francisco in California in a productive discussion to explore market opportunities from the region. Tackling matters such as connectivity, promotional and marketing efforts, sustainable tourism practices, and investment opportunities, Frasco apprised the panel of the various efforts and initiatives of the […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was beaming with pride and love of country as she unveiled the first-ever Philippine Travel Fair in the United States of America. “I am extremely delighted to know that the Philippines continue to be a top-of-mind destination for our friends here in the USA. I can feel the nostalgia and […]
Seeing South Korea as an important tourism source market and driver for travel and tourism growth for the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted welcome rites for the record 1400 delegation of incentive travelers from Korea upon their arrival at the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City. Leading the initiative to greet […]