Travel and Tourism

The Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) recently congratulated Liloan, Cebu Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco on her appointment as incoming Tourism Secretary.  TCP President Jose Clemente III said they are eager to fully collaborate with Frasco and the Department of Tourism (DOT).  The country’s tourism stakeholders continue to pledge a collaborative relationship with the government, as it has proven to be …

The Archdiocese of Caceres recently launched its two-year preparation for the centenary celebration of the pontifical coronation of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia.  A Mass presided by Archbishop Rolando Tria Tirona at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City marked the launch of the centenary preparation.  Pope Benedict XV authorized the …

Domestic tourists demonstrate revenge travel as they return in full force to Boracay after more than two years of travel restrictions.  Number of local visitors to Boracay last May reached 193,298, around 96% of the total arrivals of 201,368 for the month, according to records from the municipal tourism office.  This was the highest recorded number of visitors in a …

The rush to book travel vacations – dubbed “revenge travel” – became clearly evident during the recent summer months with the easing of travel restrictions after months of local and national lockdown.  This unfulfilled desire to travel may be quenched by the upcoming grand travel and tour expo, happening on June 24 to 26, 2022, with the Philippine Travel Agencies …

By Jesse C. Ong A tagline easily catches one’s fancy upon passing the town’s arch and it reads: “Botolan yours to discover”.  MUNICIPAL HALL PERSPECTIVE (BOTOLAN, ZAMBALES) Rightfully so, there are loads of interesting things that every visitor ought to find out about the first-class municipality, which is located south of Iba, provincial capital of Zambales and just 197 kilometers …

Tarlac celebrated on May 28 its 149th foundation anniversary, known as Araw ng Lalawigan ng Tarlac, highlighted with activities promoting the culture, the native products and the different tourist spots of the province and the launch of the countdown for next year’s 150th celebration. The three-day celebration, which started on May 27, featured a trade, agricultural and job fair, a …

Revenge travel is real. With Pinoys cooped up in their homes for almost two years because of the pandemic, it’s no surprise that everyone’s raring to go out and travel. Well, you deserve to travel, see new places, and experience new things with the people you love (while still observing health protocols, of course!). If you’re looking for the best …

After its programs were held in abeyance for almost two years by the pandemic, the Department of Tourism (DoT) is strongly rebounding towards the new normal.  The recent World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)’s 2021 Economic Impact Report cited the country’s Travel and Tourism efforts that contributed to the nation’s economy by 129.5%, year on year, at a value of …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched a new digital travel magazine – 7641 Islands of the Philippines – that welcomes back travelers to explore the country’s world-class tourist destinations.  The magazine focuses on the tourism programs that different DOT regional offices have developed as part of the tourism recovery program.  Among the featured programs are the Bike Trails of …

Discover the island sanctuary, be your own artist and create your holiday masterpiece.  At Banwa Private Island, located in north-eastern Palawan, visitors can design their own leisure holidays or out-of-the-office business conference, with boundless possibilities of reconnecting and rediscovering in the intimate villas complemented by lush gardens and stretches of pristine beach, with a marine reserve to boot.  The whole …