DOT-Davao gears up for Visit Philippines

THE Department of Tourism (DOT) in Davao Region is gearing up for the upcoming Visit Philippines 2015 slated next year. "Next year is Visit the Philippines Year 2015, wherein the Philippines is designated as the country destination of the year in Asean. And we need to come up with various activities and events for the whole year," said Eden Josephine L. David, DOT regional chief tourism ... More here: DOT-Davao gears up for Visit Philippines

Boracay to fill void left by China travel ban

Kalibo, Aklan — After suffering a slump from the China travel ban, hotel and resort owners are ready to entice more international travelers to Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. Pia Miraflores, executive director of Boracay Foundation, Inc. (BFI), said marketing the beach destination to other foreigners is the main mission in joining an international travel trade fair in London, England on November ... More here: Boracay to fill void left by China travel ban

Hotel Federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of PH

The Philippine Hotel Federation expressed concern over recent reports of travel advisories that tagged the Philippines as “most dangerous” for Koreans and Chinese nationals. A report from “The Korea Times” identified the Philippines as “the most dangerous” country for South Korean tourists and expatriates in 2013. This is a significant announcement, as Korean nationals are the current top ... More here: Hotel Federation bucks ‘most dangerous’ tag of PH

Papal visit, APEC to boost tourist arrivals

The Philippines is expected to generate additional tourists next year due to Papal Visit and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meetings and Leaders’ Summit to make for a slack in tourist arrivals following a travel ban by China on its nationals. As the country aims for the 10 million visitors to the Philippines by 2016, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is banking on both ... More here: Papal visit, APEC to boost tourist arrivals

Palace hopes ‘Destination of the Year’ award will bring more tourists to PH

MANILA, Philippines---Malacaang hopes that more tourists will visit the Philippines after the country was named as "Destination of the Year" by one of Asia-Pacific's most prestigious travel and trade resources. "Hopefully, this new accolade will bring more of our friends from all over the globe to our country to experience the sights and the beautiful places that our country has to offer ... More here: Palace hopes ‘Destination of the Year’ award will bring more tourists to PH