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PHILIPPINES INCLUDED IN TOP 5 LIST OF FORBES.COM – TEO

The Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly receives Forbes.com’s citation of the Philippines as one of the hottest spots in Asia this year. The article entitled “The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018”, underscored the country’s improved connectivity and infrastructure as the factors for the increased tourism interest. Forbes.com aligned the […]

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“BRING HOME A FRIEND” TO YOUR PROVINCE – TEO

The rustic feel of the ancestral house, fresh air, and the heirloom recipes of our grandmothers, are staples one looks forward to when going home to the province, and the Department of Tourism (DOT) wants Filipinos to share these with their friends. “We invite you to welcome your foreign friends to the doorsteps of your […]

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DOT JOINS FORCES WITH DENR TO ‘SAVE’ BORACAY – TEO

The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) embarked on a joint effort to save Boracay Island in Aklan province from further destruction. This developed after Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu recently conducted an aerial survey of the world-renowned island, which is fast losing the […]

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Walled City Revival Wows 23K Visitors – TEO

  Inspired by the Wow Philippines’ revival program, the Department of Tourism (DOT) opened the gates of Intramuros, attracting more than 23,000 visitors at the Walled City’s iconic landmarks as part of the World Tourism Week celebration. “The impressive turnout of visitors during the Intramuros Open House shows how Senator Dick Gordon’s brainchild effectively worked […]

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DOT Revives “Bring Home a Friend” Program – TEO

  The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced the launching of the new “Bring Home A Friend” (BHAF) program is timed with the onset of the traditionally long Christmas season. “We would like to close the year strongly for the tourism industry in terms of visitor arrivals, and carry the momentum into the coming year,” said […]

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ESL Training Is More Fun in the Philippines – TEO

  With the ever-growing demand for learning English as a Second-Language (ESL) among non-native speakers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) seeks to attract more Koreans to come to the Philippines to get their ESL training. In line with its ESL program, the DOT Korea Office recently hosted over a hundred Korean students and parents at […]

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TV Shows in Japan Feature the Philippines – TEO

  Three TV shows about the Philippines, with media values estimated at Php 120 million, are expected to have reached four million Japanese viewers. Filmed at different dates this year, the companies decided to pursue production in spite of the travel advisories that were issued. Tabi Salada is a lifestyle and travel show under Asahi […]

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Philippine Cruise Tourism Gets Boost from Japan – TEO

  On the sidelines of the 2017 Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Japan, the Philippines scored positive in engaging Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) to include the country as a regular port of call in 2018. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Teo first thanked JCL for bringing Pacific Venus to Puerto Princesa and Manila in […]

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We Must Tell the Filipino Story – TEO

  Department of Tourism (DOT) said that tour guides, as well as the other members of the travel and tourism sector, must tell the world the great stories behind the country’s diverse destinations, highlighting the rich Filipino heritage, culture, traditions and values. Teo made the assertion during the 8th National Tour Guides Convention and General […]

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More VIPs Confirm Attendance in UNWTO Confab in Manila – TEO

  Tourism Ministers of Costa Rica and Cameroon join the growing list of top level officials to come together at the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference on Tourism Statistics slated from June 21 to 23. Costa Rica’s Minister Mauricio Ventura Aragon and Cameroon’s Minister Bello Bouba Maigari will be joining the […]