DOT to focus on domestic tourist arrivals

MANILA -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) will focus on raising domestic tourist arrivals, since a slowdown is expected in the international tourism market. “Though a lot of tourism sites in the country have been affected by recent calamities, there are other destinations that can be enjoyed,” said Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief Operations Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III in a... More here: DOT to focus on domestic tourist arrivals

Tourism revenues to rebuild travel destinations ravaged by Haiyan

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PHL tourism struck by disasters, as visitors avoid even unaffected areas

The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of five million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday. Tourist arrivals up to September had already reached about 3.6 million, up from the same period last year, he said. But the disasters will affect arrivals in the last three months which are the peak season for tourists. Worldwide news coverage ... More here: PHL tourism struck by disasters, as visitors avoid even unaffected areas

PH to miss tourism targets due to disasters

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of 5 million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday, December 7. Killer Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) hit on November 8 and a 7.1-magnitude earthquake on October 15, causing devastation in tourist ... More here: PH to miss tourism targets due to disasters

Philippines to miss tourism targets due to disasters

The Philippines is unlikely to hit its target of five million tourists this year due to damage caused by twin disasters, a tourism official said Saturday. Killer Super Typhoon Haiyan hit on November 8 ... More here: Philippines to miss tourism targets due to disasters

DOT likely to miss 5-M tourist arrival target

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Tourism (DOT) will likely miss its five-million tourist arrival target this year due to the impact of the recent natural calamities that hit the country, a DOT official said. More here: DOT likely to miss 5-M tourist arrival target

Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night: Results and Winners

The Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night will be held this Saturday, December 7 at the Versailles Alabang in Las Piñas at 8 pm. During the pageant night, Philippines natural tourist destinations will be featured to promote the country’s eco-tourism potentials. Miss Earth Executive Vice President Lorraine Schuck said the project is Miss Earth Pageant’s […] The post Miss Earth 2013 Grand ... More here: Miss Earth 2013 Grand Coronation Night: Results and Winners