Philippines
City of Dreams Manila wins two global awards
City of Dreams Manila recently received two international travel awards thanks to the excellence of its amenities and overall customer service.
Cebu Pacific inks major purchase with Airbus
Cebu Pacific has signed an understanding with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney for the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history
Philippines’ Marcos endorses experiential tourism
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr pointed out the need for experiential tourism as a way to draw in more foreign visitors to the country.
Philippine foreign affairs told to fast-track e-visa system
Philippine tourism secretary Frasco called upon the country’s Department of Foreign Affairs to fast-track the full implementation of the new e-Visa system.
Radisson Hotel Group adds three sites to Philippine portfolio
The Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announced the addition of three new hotels in the Philippines, expanding its footprint in the northern part of the country.
Philippines hailed Asia’s best cruise port of call
The Philippines received the prestigious Best Port of Call award at this year’s Asia Cruise Awards in recognition of its efforts to boost tourism through the cruise sector.
Better transportation, infrastructure seen as keys to improve Philippine tourism
Philippine transportation secretary Jaime Bautista pointed out the importance of a robust transport sector with regard to boosting tourism in the country.
Philippines introduces cruise visa waiver for foreigners
Foreign tourists travelling via cruise ship now have an easier way to enter the Philippines thanks to the country’s new cruise visa waiver.
Tourism seen as key to Southeast Asia’s economic recovery
Global research firm McKinsey’s economic report for the first quarter of this year showed how tourism is becoming a key factor for economic recovery in Southeast Asia.
Philippines reports significant increase in tourism revenue for 2024
In its latest report, the Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) saw a significant increase in tourism-generated revenues for the first half of this year.
Shangri-La Group celebrate 50 years in Asia with a new book
The Shangri-La Group marks its 50th anniversary with the book “From the Heart: Celebrating 50 Years in Asia" which pays tribute to the region and the people who contributed to its dynamic growth
Philippines’ MICECON 2024 held at Clark Freeport Zone
MICECON 2024 considered the impact of technological innovation, diversity, and inclusivity on MICE initiatives.
Royal Caribbean joins two Philippine travel fairs
Royal Caribbean announced its participation as a key exhibitor at two upcoming Philippine travel events in Manila and in Mindanao.
ibis Styles makes Philippine debut
The Accor Group’s ibis Styles opened its first hotel in the Philippines in Araneta City, one of Quezon City’s fashionable neighbourhoods
36th Joint Meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for East Asia and the Pacific and the Commission for South Asia (CAP-CSA)
The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), holds the honor of hosting the 36th CAP-CSA in Cebu, following its election as Vice President of the 25th General Assembly of the UN Tourism and Chair of the Regional Commission for East Asia and the Pacific last year.
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