Philippine tourism: Let’s start being competitive
At present, there is no realistic way to flip international tourism arrivals in our favor against some of our neighbors—even with eased visa restrictions, increased tourism promotion budgets, and lower […]
DOT rolls out Transit Tours, Medical Concierge at NAIA T3
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched its first-ever Transit Tours and Medical Tourism Concierge at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 Arrival Area, introducing new value-added services […]
DOT and Visa team up to strengthen cashless tourism experience
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to strengthen digital tourism across key destinations in the Philippines, responding […]
Frasco confronts budget cuts, political headwinds
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco offered a candid update on the state of Philippine tourism for the first half of 2025, outlining the factors—both man-made and natural—that contributed to lower-than-expected […]
