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…
Spearheaded by the revitalized Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the 4th Regional Travel Fair in Clark, Pampanga recently concluded with a wide range of activities such as business-to-business sessions, a two-day business-to-consumer exhibit, forums and pre-event tours to further increase nationwide domestic tourist arrivals while promoting…
SM Supermalls partners with the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) for “Malling is More Fun in the Philippines” campaign in SM malls nationwide – unveiled on May 17 at the SM Mega Fashion Hall. In photo: Jollibee’s Brand Chief Marketing Officer Francis Flores, SM Supermarket President Joey Mendoza, DOT ASec Verna Buensuceso, DOT ASec Howie…
Corregidor Island, a popular historical tourist attraction in the Philippines, is currently undergoing more improvements following a 10-month tourism masterplan by Palafox Associates. Now categorized as an eco-tourism site, Corregidor is managed and operated by the Corregidor Foundation, Inc. (CFI) under its current chairperson and CEO, Ms. Cynthia Carrion. It is strongly supported for development…
Home to some of the rarest species underwater, the rich seas of Anilao were masterfully captured in photographs—entries to the 6th Anilao Underwater Shootout, mounted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in Mabini, Batangas. Dubbed as the “World Cup of Photo Competitions,” the Anilao Underwater Shootout brought together more than 220 divers and underwater photographers…
Travel they say makes one wiser. For Rachel Grant, wisdom came with the eye to see beyond the beauty in her birthplace, the Philippines. Actress Grant, famed as a Bond Girl who starred opposite Pierce Brosnan in the movie “Die Another Day,” engages the local culture in various islands of the Philippines like no other beauty has done…
The stage is set for the world’s largest underwater macro photography shootout and it is happening in the Philippines. Dubbed as the “World Cup of Underwater Photo Competitions,” the Anilao Underwater Shootout is back for its fifth year on November 28 to December 2 in Mabini, Batangas. Organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and…
City of Dreams Manila marks its third year in helping build better lives for local communities and its human resources through long-term and sustainable corporate social responsibility programs and volunteerism. The integrated resort’s executives and employees have been engaging in about three volunteer activities per month for the benefit of disadvantaged local communities, orphans and…
Craving for a taste of your favorite Filipino dishes but you’re stuck in the Metro? Worry not for this April, several hotels and restaurants are giving you the chance to savor the Flavors of the Philippines with special dishes that are available for this month. Flavors of the Philippines 2017 is the third year of…
TBEX Asia Pacific 2016 opens at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) with Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Wanda Corazon Tulfo-Teo welcoming guests and participants. Presented by the DOT and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), in coordination with NMX events, TBEX is the world’s biggest annual conference of travel bloggers and writers, content media creators…
The Department of Tourism and the Tourism and Promotions Board (TPB) warmly welcomes the arrival of the top travel experts and participants for the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) Asia-Pacific happening at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on October 13-16, 2016. TBEX will serve as an avenue for travel bloggers from around the world to…
