Category: tourism
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From Local Roots to Global Recognition: TPB Triumphs with Two Major Asia Awards for the Philippines
From local roots to global recognition, the Philippines proudly took center stage at the Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards Asia 2025, as the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines clinched two prestigious honors. TPB’s flagship campaign for MICE Philippines in 2024 “We Take Your Business to Heart” was named Tourism Board Campaign of…
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Philippines wins big at the World Expo with a Silver Award for Exhibition Design
The Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka received the Silver Award for Exhibition Design, recognizing its outstanding creativity, craftsmanship, and visitor experience. Presented by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) — the organization that oversees and regulates World Expos — the award honors self-built pavilions with plots under 1,500 square meters that demonstrate exceptional exhibit design…
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Cruise passengers on Cebu visit raise P900K for quake victims
MANILA – Donations continue to pour in earthquake-ravaged northern Cebu — this time by the very cruise tourists the province still festively welcomed a few days after the magnitude 6.9 tremor. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said passengers of the MV Odessey under the Villa Vie Residences, which docked at the Cebu International Port on Oct.…
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Cruise ship dumating sa Subic
OLONGAPO CITY– Sinalubong ng mga opisyal at empleyado ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) ang mga pasahero at tripulante ng cruise ship na Villa Vie Odyssey nang dumaong ito nitong Martes, Setyembre 23, sa Boton Wharf ng Subic Bay Freeport.Lulan ng naturang barko ang 650 pasahero na naglagi sa Subic Port ng dalawang araw.Ang Villa…
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Central Luzon Sets the Stage for a Greener Future at the 2025 Sustainable Tourism Summit
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Central Luzon is calling on changemakers, innovators, and advocates to join the region’s biggest gathering on eco-driven travel and responsible tourism: the Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit 2025, happening at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center. Carrying the theme “Building Green Legacies: Sustaining Nature, Celebrating Culture, and Empowering Industry,” the…
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Mga katutubong Aeta, naghain ng petisyon sa DOT
ZAMBALES– Naghain na ng petisyon ang mga lider-katutubo ng Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac at Botolan, Zambales sa Department of Tourism upang ipahinto ang mga aktibidad pang-turismo sa Mt. Pinatubo Crater hanggat hindi pa umano nareresolba ang mga isyu na may kaugnayan sa kompensasyon at karapatan sa lupang ninuno ng mga katutubo sa nasabing lugar. Ang…
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Aurora Province Nominated as Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination in 2025 World Travel Awards
BALER, AURORA — The Province of Aurora continues to rise as a premier eco-tourism destination as it earns a prestigious nomination for Asia’s Leading Regional Nature Destination in the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA)—an international recognition that underscores the province’s rich natural endowments and firm commitment to sustainable tourism. Provincial Tourism Officer Ana Riza S.…
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Aurora Records Over 1.1 Million Tourist Arrivals During Holy Week 2025
AURORA- This province recorded a total of 1,165,254 tourist arrivals during the Holy Week and extended SUMVAC period from April 12 to 20, 2025, according to consolidated data from the Aurora Provincial Tourism Office and various municipal tourism offices. The figure includes 310,739 overnight guests and 854,682 same-day visitors, showing a significant increase in local…
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Aurora logs over 870K tourist arrivals during Holy Week
AURORA – Over 870,000 tourists visited Aurora province during the Holy Week, the Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) said Monday. In its partial report, the PTO said the province recorded 871,172 visitors from April 12 to 20, of which 243,209 were overnight guests and 627,963 were same-day visitors. PTO attributed the influx to the combined draw…
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DOT outlines strategies to boost Central Luzon tourism
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— The Department of Tourism (DOT) has outlined strategic initiatives to further enhance tourism growth in Central Luzon. During the third episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency for 2025, DOT Regional Director Richard Daenos emphasized the importance of the Regional Tourism Development Plan (RTDP) in filling…
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South Korean Star and New Philippine Tourism Ambassador Seo In Guk explores Boracay, samples Pinoy Sisig and Sinigang
Shortly after being named the new celebrity Tourism Ambassador for the Philippines, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor Seo In Guk visited the world-renowned Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, marking his first experience on the picturesque shores. During the weekend, Seo In Guk was visibly captivated by the stunning beauty that has made Boracay one of…
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PBBM sees more active cruise tourism in RP
President Ferdinand E. Marcos, Jr. is confident of more cruise ships docking in the country’s ports as he called on cruise lines to strengthen their collaboration with his government. “To the distinguished representatives of cruise lines, esteemed industry leaders, and valued partners, the Philippines extends a warm and earnest invitation to you to deepen our…
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Philippines strengthens tourism promotions in India through its participation in the Outbound Travel Market 2025
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines successfully showcased the country’s top travel destinations at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025 held from January 30 to February 1 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Over the three-day event, the Philippine delegation conducted business-to-business meetings that generated PHP ₱86,297,000.00 in partial sales leads. More…
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Strengthening Collaboration to Boost Philippine Tourism
Robinsons Hotels & Resorts (RHR), the hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corporation, reaffirmed its commitment to support Philippine tourism as its top executives paid a courtesy visit to Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco last February 6, 2025 at the DOT Central Office. The visit served as a gesture of support for the…
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Zambales Mt. Pinatubo adventure season, sumikad na
ZAMBALES– Nagsimula nang mag-book ang Botolan Tourism Office nitong Enero 13 ng mga package tour para sa Mt. Pinatubo crater lake adventure tour, kasunod ng ginawang dry run at pulong ng mga tour guide at drivers tungkol sa mga safety protocol bahagi ng paghahanda hinggil rito. Ayon kay Gennessy Villar ng Botolan Tourism Office, ang…
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