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Philippines needs P45B investments annually for tourism – Salceda

By Louise Maureen Simeon | November 27, 2015 - 9:00am

The Philippine government should invest approximately P45 billion yearly to maintain and sustain the growth of the country’s tourism industry,  Albay Gov. Joey Sarte Salceda said.  He said the amount...

Business

Philippines, Mexico agree to promote tourism

By Louise Maureen Simeon | November 21, 2015 - 9:00am

The Philippines and Mexico signed bilateral agreements during the recently-concluded Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit promoting active tourism between the two countries.

Business

Philippines voted chair of UN tourism body in East Asia Pacific

By Louise Maureen Simeon | October 6, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippines is set to lead the East Asia and Pacific region in tourism development as chair of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP).

Business

Davao eyes increase in international tourist arrivals

By Louise Maureen Simeon | September 7, 2015 - 10:00am

Davao, one of the safest cities in the Philippines and in the world, is eyeing an additional 20 to 30-percent increase in international tourists over the next three years.

Business

International expo puts spotlight on Philippines as a diving haven

By Louise Maureen Simeon | September 2, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippines will be put on the spotlight as a diving haven as it hosts the Diving and Resort Travel Expo Philippines 2015...

Business

DOT urged to spend P3.6 B on roadside restrooms

By Marvin Sy | September 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Sen. Ralph Recto called on the Department of Tourism (DOT) to use part of its P3.6 billion in annual travel tax collection...

Headlines

'More fun' campaign lures more tourists

By Aurea Calica | August 5, 2012 - 12:00am

Malacañang yesterday welcomed the sustained increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the country following the launch of the “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign.

Headlines

DOT gains global support from top PATA executives

July 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has gained the worldwide support of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in promoting the country as a global tourism destination.

Travel and Tourism

Philippines strengthens information, risk reduction for tourists

April 13, 2012 - 10:01pm

The government launched today the tourist information and emergency response counters to ensure the safety of the visitors in the country's popular tourist destinations.

Gov't agencies forge tie to boost tourist arrivals

January 21, 2012 - 8:01pm

The tourism and public works and highways departments are working hand-in-hand to boost the tourism industry in the country with an aim to achieve 10 million foreign visitors by 2016, a senior government official...