Tag: Philippines Inbound
Philippines welcomes measures to boost inbound tourism
During the recent Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) meeting, the Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) welcomed measures aimed at enhancing the country's tourism industry,...
Plans for e-visa, direct India-Philippines flight get put off
The delayed implementation of e-visa and mounting of direct flights between Manila and Delhi stymie the growth of the promising tourist market from India...
Philippines is in the mood for food tourism
Gastronomy can play a pivotal role in tourism development and a catalyst for economic growth and cultural exchange in the Asia-Pacific region, according to...
Iloilo campaigns for more visitors
A private-government sector collaboration has launched the Visit Iloilo campaign, complete with branding and tactical offers, to position the province as a leading tourism...
Friendly visa policy for the Chinese key to recovery: Philippine tourism...
Liberalising visa policy, like what many destinations have done, will help the Philippines bring back the Chinese market which had reduced sharply in recent...
Philippine’s Bohol takes action to protect natural heritage
A small resort within Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, a protected area and a UNESCO Global Geopark, has become a national issue exposing the disconnect between...
Island hop in the Philippines with Contiki
Contiki has introduced its Philippines Island Hopping experience, giving travellers the chance to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in under two weeks.
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Philippines turns to dive tourism for sustainable development
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT) reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainable tourism development initiatives in the Philippines, particularly in the development and promotion of...
Philippines adds new route to Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tours
The Philippines has unveiled the third and latest stop of the Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) Bus Tours – the Pasay-Paranaque circuit, aka the Entertainment Hub.
Traversing...
Forward thinking
While the Philippines has seen a breach in foreign arrivals this year, stakeholders are urging the Department of Tourism to focus on long-term recovery plans.
