BAGUIO CITY — The city’s hospitality industry is feeling the brunt of the cancellation of major events and gatherings due to the continuous threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).…
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Faith tourism makes way in Ilocos Norte
LAOAG CITY — A cove with crystal clear waters in Sitio Pagetpet, La Milagrosa village in Badoc, Ilocos Norte has become more popular to local and foreign tourists these days…
New DOT head to talk to Montano over Buhay Carinderia project
MANILA— Newly appointed Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on Tuesday said she expects to have a detailed talk with Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) chief Cesar Montano soon. This,…
Marcos sees stronger tourism collaboration in ‘Solid North’
BAGUIO CITY – Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on Saturday said that her province and the City of Baguio could forge a stronger collaboration in terms of tourism. “I’m hopeful…
UN sees 1.8-B tourists by 2030
MANILA — Foreseeing 1.8 billion tourists travelling around the globe by 2030, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has urged the public to ensure that impacts of tourism are…
PHL hosting of ASEAN Summit seen to boost Cordillera agriculture, tourism
BONTOC, Mt. Province — The Cordillera region will benefit in the country’s hosting of the ASEAN Summit this year. Atty. Marie Rafael-Banaag, Assistant Secretary for Operations and Special Concerns of…
New DOT ad highlights how Filipinos make it ‘More Fun in the Philippines’
MANILA — The newest campaign advertisement of the Department of Tourism (DOT) was launched Thursday highlighting not just a tourist destination this time, but another answer to the question why…
Ilocanos ready to welcome Star Cruises in Laoag
LAOAG CITY—Ilocanos and various tourism stakeholders here are eager to welcome the arrival of Star Cruises, a cruise line in the Asia Pacific, that will ferry passengers from Hongkong to…
Pacquiao fight in PHL may have bigger impact than Miss U
MANILA — A travel expert on Thursday said that senator-boxer Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao should consider holding his next boxing fight in the Philippines as it would provide a bigger tourism…
DOT promotes tourism for all
MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), has pushed for accessible tourism in celebration of United Nations World Tourism Organization’s…