Ilocos Norte officially launched Phase II of reopening for tourism within the “Ridge and Reef Travel Corridor” at the Robinsons Place Ilocos, San Nicolas. Phase II of the “Ridge and Reef” is the amplified inter-regional travel bubble that includes other provinces and regions in Luzon as tourist generating areas. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette…
The Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) was recently nominated in five world categories at the 27th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020. The World Travel Awards is considered to be the highest and most prestigious accolade program in the global travel and tourism industry. Among the categories which the Philippines has been nominated for…
The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), in partnership with the Department of Tourism, and the Tourism Promotions Board, officially launched a pioneering collaboration to reignite the tourism sector through television broadcast. “Go Philippines, Soar High!”, aptly named GPSTV was launched on September 23, 2020, live via zoom and on the GPSTV facebook page. “Go…
Hotel marketing group takes initiative to stimulate demand in anticipation of eased restrictions. With the gradual lifting of quarantine restrictions around the country, Filipinos are raring to pack their suitcases and travel, albeit more cautiously, to once again enjoy the country’s beautiful destinations with families and friends. The Department of Tourism recently came up with…
In the wake of the corona virus pandemic, the travel industry has come to a halt. Many countries are on lockdown, airlines have suspended flights and services, and most hotel properties have sadly but responsibly taken the decision to close temporarily. It would be an understatement to say that the service-hospitality industry is facing unprecedented…
The Department of Tourism recently announced that international travel is unlikely this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t explore foreign shores altogether. Digital travel platform Agoda.com has found a way for you to travel in the time of quarantine and physical distancing – through the delights of storytelling. Pass the time throughout the extended…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), warmly welcomes its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Atty. Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones. A Career Executive Service Officer since 2010, Atty. Velasco-Allones brings her extensive civil service management expertise to TPB. Prior to her appointment, she served as…
Driven by a vision towards sustainability, the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches a bayanihan movement called “Save Our Spots (SOS)” to instill a culture of responsible tourism and to involve more people to act for the welfare of our domestic tourism industry. “This movement calls for each individual to do their part in acting as…
To achieve its global competitiveness goal and attract more travelers, visitors, and investors, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is conducting a series of Tourism Marketing Educational Seminars among participants from DOT Regional Offices and local government units (LGUs), which kicked off in Batangas City this…
As part of the invigorated thrust to attract bigger tourist arrivals from Japan, the Philippines recently once again concluded a series of successful Philippine Business Mission (PBM) in Sapporo, Nagoya and Tokyo. Japan ranks 4th in terms of tourist arrivals, with a growth rate of 8.15% or a total of 631,801 Japanese visitors in 2018,…
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism, recently joined ITB China which took place in Shanghai as part of its initiative to capture a bigger chunk of 129 million Chinese tourists travelling abroad in the past two years. In 2017, about 960,000 Chinese tourists visited the country and…
