Category: tourism
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DOT and SBMA team up to showcase Central Luzon as top cruise tourism destination
The Department of Tourism – Region III and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority – Tourism Department teamed up to showcase Central Luzon as a top spot for cruise tourism at the Seatrade Cruise Global event held in Miami, Florida recently. The said event, known to be the leading cruise industry exhibition for over 30 years,…
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Subic cruise ship program gets new boost
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT– GTS Serenade of the Seas, a 12-decker Radiance-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, made its maiden call here on March 25, carrying 1,371 guests and 819 crew members. Before the pandemic, Royal Caribbean ships regularly sailed into Subic Bay. These include the colossal Spectrum of the Seas and Ovation of…
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TPB Launches Enhanced Membership Program
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) launched its enhanced TPB Membership Program to expand and bring more opportunities to its members. Under Republic Act No. 9593, otherwise known as the Tourism Act of 2009, the Tourism Promotions Board shall be open for membership to entities, groups and individuals with economic, social or cultural interest in travel…
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Philippines triumphs at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024, secures over PHP 400 million in sales leads
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 concluded on a high note for the Philippines, yielding over 400 million Philippine pesos in negotiated sales leads during its three-day business-to-business sessions from January 24 to 26, 2024 in Vientiane, Laos. The Philippine delegation, led by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines,…
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Nueva Ecija eyes becoming farm tourism destination
NUEVA ECIJA – The province of Nueva Ecija is setting its sights on becoming a farm tourism destination. Nueva Ecija provincial tourism officer Jose Maria Caesar San Pedro said on Tuesday that the provincial board council has approved the request of Governor Aurelio Umali to enter into a partnership with the University of Philippines (UP)…
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DOT-3 boosts efforts to ensure safe, secure environment for tourists
PAMPANGA – The Department of Tourism-Central Luzon (DOT 3) is strengthening efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for tourists in the region. In an interview Tuesday, DOT-3 Regional Director Richard Daenos said a series of seminar orientations on disaster risk reduction and crisis management for the tourism industry is being conducted from Nov.…
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Cruise ship tourism
The Monrovian-flagged cruise ship Blue Dream Star from Xiamen China prepare to dock at the Boton Wharf of Subic Bay Freeport during its maiden port call on Thursday, October 12. With around 1,000 mostly Chinese passenger tourists on-board, this is the first of the eleven scheduled port call of the vessel, after a 3-years hiatus…
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In Photo: Sustainable Eco Tourism
Subicwater Corporate Communication head David Reyes (right) explain to participants how the waters from Binictican river is collected by sluice water gate during an eco-tour of the Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Summit in Subic Bay Freeport zone. The two-day first-ever summit with the theme “Practical Approaches Towards a Greener Philippines,” is a partnership effort between…
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Olongapo Tourism Summit 2023
OLONGAPO CITY– In celebration of World Tourism Month, Regional Director Richard G. Daenos, PhD shares important updates on Central Luzon Tourism and valuable insights on Tourism and Green Investments in his speech as Guest of Honor and Speaker at the Olongapo Tourism Summit 2023 held on September 12 at SMX Convention Center Olongapo. Spearheaded by…
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DOT promotes Central Luzon as Muslim-friendly destination
Subic Bay Freeport – The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office here is promoting Central Luzon as a Muslim-friendly destination through the enhancement of services and amenities designed to cater to Muslim travelers. DOT Regional Director Richard G. Daenos on Wednesday cited the need to identify and improve the facilities and services to meet the…
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DOT nagsagawa ng FBSE Training sa San Marcelino
ZAMBALES — Nasa 60 ang lumahok sa idinaos na Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE) Training ng Department of Tourism (DOT) sa San Marcelino, Zambales. Kabilang sa nakibahagi ang mga kawani ng Municipal Tourism Office; mga estudyante ng President Ramon Magsaysay State University-San Marcelino Campus at GIS Institute of Technology Phils, Inc.-Zambales; at kinatawan ng mga…
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Central Luzon tourism vibrant – DOT
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE- Department of Tourism (DOT) highlighted that the tourism sector in Central Luzon is vibrant. It received about 3.9 million tourists in 2022, a figure that is largely higher than the two million tourists arrivals in 2021. DOT Regional Director Richard Daenos disclosed that apart from its domestic performance, the region recorded foreign arrivals including…
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Summer’s biggest event: 2GOKada Creators Cruise sets sail
Manila – 2GO Travel, the country’s premier sea travel provider and a part of SM Investments Corporation, set sail with 119 content creators onboard for the 2GOKada Creators Cruise, bound for a three-day voyage to Iloilo and Bacolod. Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita M. Nograles led the send-off ceremony aboard…
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DOT taps C. Luzon LGUs to identify emerging tourism sites
PAMPANGA – The Department of Tourism in Central Luzon (DOT-3) has tapped local government units (LGUs) in identifying and rediscovering emerging and less traveled destinations in the region. DOT-3 Regional Director Richard G. Daenos cited on Monday the need for the LGUs to unlock their tourism potentials and opportunities in a bid to boost the…
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Cebu Pacific Celebrates Valentines with Super Seat Fest
Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is spicing up Valentine’s Day as it launches its February Super Seat Fest, giving every Juan the perfect opportunity to plan their dream domestic and international vacations throughout the summer and spring seasons. From 10 a.m. of February 13 until February 16, 2023, travelers can book their…
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