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FRASCO JOINS OPENING OF NUSTAR HOTEL IN CEBU

The NUSTAR Hotel Cebu officially opened its doors, marking a new chapter in Cebu’s hospitality scene. Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco served as the keynote speaker at the grand opening. Frasco underscored that beyond its breathtaking destinations, Cebu offers meaning for travelers. “Cebu invites the world to pause, reflect, and connect.” […]

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DOT, RCBC TO GIVE UNDERSERVED TOURIST AREAS ATM GO

In line with the Marcos Administration’s digitalization agenda, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the DOT Central Office to deploy RCBC’s ATM Go in priority and underserved tourist destinations across the country. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and RCBC Deputy CEO and […]

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DOT, ROBINSONS HOTEL BOOST MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has officially partnered with Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) to position the Philippines as a premier tourism destination in Asia. According to the Memorandum of Agreement signed between Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and RHR Senior Vice President (SVP) and Business General Manager (BUGM) Barun Jolly at the sidelines of […]

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DOT: EMIRATES TO HELP PROMOTE PH TOURISM

A landmark partnership will be made between the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Emirates, one of the world’s leading airline firms, to promote the Philippines as a top tourist destination in the world. At the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), the DOT and Emirates Airlines signed […]

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1,500 RUNNERS JOIN ‘TAKBO PARA SA TURISMO’

Some 1,500 running enthusiasts, tourism advocates, members of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies – Philippines, Inc. (NAITAS), and officials and employees of the Department of Tourism (DOT) gathered at the Quirino Grandstand recently for the “Takbo Para sa Turismo” advocacy run for Philippine Tourism — a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and national […]

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MANDARIN CALL CENTER TO ASSIST CHINESE TOURISTS

Concerns in Mandarin Chinese may now be addressed by call center agents speaking the same language at the Tourist Assistance Call Center, the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. The language is an addition to the English and Filipino speakers since the creation of the call center in October 2023, as well as Korean language speakers […]

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PH GETS 10 NOMINATIONS AT 2025 WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

Three destinations from Central Luzon have been newly nominated in the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA), bringing the total nominations to 10,  the Department of Tourism (DOT) announced. The new nominations include Aurora Province as Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination; San Fernando, Pampanga as Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination; and Clark Freeport Zone as […]

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FRASCO LAUDS AIR CANADA’S MANILA-VANCOUVER ROUTE

A new chapter in Philippine-Canada relations unveiled recently as the Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed Air Canada’s maiden flight connecting Manila to Vancouver, enhancing travel, trade, and tourism between the two nations. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon, Air Canada Managing Director Rocky Lo and Canadian […]

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PANAY LGU, DOT INK COASTAL TOURISM PROJECT PACT

Local chief executives expressed appreciation to the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for championing local government-led tourism initiatives under the Tourism Champions Challenge (TCC).“It is with great appreciation to be recognized in the Tourism Champions Challenge for believing in our vision and granting us the opportunity to open doors for our […]

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ROUTES ASIA AWARDS PH AS DESTINATION OF THE YEAR

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Philippines clinched the coveted Destination of the Year Award at the Routes Asia 2025 Awards held in Perth, Australia. “These awards are a testament to the strength of our partnerships with different stakeholders in the aviation and travel industry, our unwavering focus on connectivity, […]