Tag: Philippines Inbound
Philippines gears up for tourist influx during Holy Week
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT), through its regional offices, has coordinated with various local government units and agencies to ensure that destinations are...
Hard lessons from paradise
The six-month forced closure of Boracay was a clear lesson in sustainable tourism management for the Philippines. Now, six months since its reopening, Boracay’s comeback also brings up pointed questions about what was done right and issues that remain unresolved
Bohol grapples with undetermined tourism capacity as arrivals surge
In the Philippines, Bohol is facing “game-changing developments and very formidable challenges” as tourism growth, according to Bohol Provincial Tourism Council (PTC) chair Lucas...
More Philippine tourism spots up for rehabilitation
As more Philippine tourist destinations are being looked into for rehabilitation, the Philippine Department of Tourism is urging local operators to comply with laws...
Philippines mulls cruise tourism development plan amid Boracay concerns
The Philippines may have to revisit its cruise tourism development plan amid the ongoing overtourism challenge in Boracay, as the destination looks at reducing...
Philippines dives deeper into greater fun
With a recent refresh of its destination campaign, the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is extending its focus on more granular marketing content to...
Philippines identifies Israel as opportunity market for tourism
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) is increasing its marketing spend in Israel by 20 per cent as it aims for 20 per cent...
Manila Bay rehab a larger undertaking than Boracay
An extensive clean-up has kicked off at the badly polluted Manila Bay, Philippines, expected to cover 190km of coastline and a scope that includes...
Philippines takes tourism promotion beyond fun in the sun with heritage-centric...
In 2019, the Philippines’ history will receive greater attention as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) lines up a series of heritage-focussed activities, a departure...
Interest in Philippines high despite travel advisories
The succession of travel advisories recently slapped against the Philippines has neither had a significant impact on inbound business nor triggered many trip cancellations,...
