Philippines
China offers visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna to Southeast Asian travellers
China announced that it is offering visa-free entry to Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province to travellers from countries that are part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Branded residences could drive growth in Philippine tourism and hospitality sectors
C9 Hotelworks and Delivering Asia recently held a special tourism and hospitality event in Manila wherein the possibility of branded residences boosting both tourism and hospitality was discussed.
Frasco: Philippine tourism gets robust start for 2025
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) expressed its optimism with regard to drawing more foreign tourists to the country following excellent figures in January 2025.
Cebu Pacific honoured by DOST-Philippine Textile Research Institute
Cebu Pacific was recently recognised by the Philippine Textile Research Institute of the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PTRI) for the way it has promoted local weaving traditions into the context of travel and tourism.
French Embassy in Manila releases advisory regarding visa appointments
The French Embassy in Manila advised potential visa applicants that the waiting time for an appointment at its visa center in Manila could take at least six weeks.
Hong Kong Tourism Board celebrates one million Filipino visitors milestone
As Hong Kong welcomed its one millionth visitor from the Philippines last November, the Hong Kong Tourism Board commemorated the event with a special dinner at Shangri-La at the Fort, Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 5th February.
Philippines’ Sunlight Air reveals a fresh look and plans for the year
Philippine boutique airline Sunlight Air unveiled a fresh new look and branding collateral on Tuesday, 4th February.
Northern Philippines’ Banaan Museum draws in international travellers
The Banaan Museum in the Northern Philippine province of Pangasinan has become one of the area’s leading tourist attractions.
Iloilo City significantly increases festival budget for 2025
Iloilo in the Central Philippines recently raised its budget for various festivals in 2025 to around US$891,000, significantly higher than the US $689,000 from last year.
Get your queries reverted to in Korean on DOT’s tourist hotline
Beginning in February, tourists can access support from Korean-speaking agents through the Department of Tourism's (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC)
Hotel101-Global takes another step towards NASDAQ listing
Hotel101-Global, the hospitality arm of DoubleDragon Corporation in the Philippines, formally filed its F-4 Registration Statement in New York on Friday, 31st January.
Philippine Department of Tourism’s Bicol office advises travellers to transact only with accredited providers
The Philippine Department of Tourism’s office in the Southern Luzon province of Bicol (DOT-5) is advising tourists to transact only with accredited operators and service providers.
Philippines impresses visitors at 2025 New York Travel & Adventure Show
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) put its best foot forward at the recently-concluded New York Travel & Adventure Show.
AirAsia Philippines amps style quotient with American Tourister
AirAsia Philippines makes the first-ever brand licensing partnership between AirAsia brand co. (Abc), the brand management and IP development arm of Capital and American Tourister, a global luggage and lifestyle brand.
Philippine Airlines launches thrice-weekly Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines is set to operate three nonstop flights per week between Manila and Beijing beginning 30th March.
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