VFS Global reports an 8% increase in Philippine visa applications in 2025, driven by restored traveler confidence. Popular destinations include Australia and Japan, with doorstep services rising 62%.
Damosa Land Inc. has started construction on the TRYP by Wyndham Samal condominium-hotel, a four-star development on Samal Island. This project aims to enhance tourism and real estate investment in Southern Philippines, coinciding with the ongoing Samal I
The Senate Committee on Tourism will investigate why traveling within the Philippines is more expensive than trips to neighboring Asian countries, citing infrastructure gaps and high operational costs.
The Philippines must shift from volume-based tourism to attracting solvent Western tourists who spend more, stay longer, and demand higher standards to boost the economy sustainably.
Cebu City plans to make tartanilla rides a regular tourism offering following positive feedback from ASEAN delegates, aiming to launch in March 2026.
A look back at Cebu's foundational involvement in the East Asian Tourism Forum (Eatof), highlighting key proponents, landmarks, and its impact on regional tourism collaboration.
Siquijor's local government begins collecting a P50 ecological fee from departing tourists to fund environmental protection and cultural preservation projects, with exemptions for residents and children.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu City, emphasizing tourism as a bridge for regional cooperation and sustainable development in the Philippines.
Punta Island, known as Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol, reopens to the public with new strict marine tourism rules approved by DENR-7 and PAMB to protect fragile ecosystems.
Bai Hotel Cebu earns its third ASEAN MICE Venue Award as the Philippines secures 27 recognitions at the ASEAN Tourism Standards ceremony in Cebu City, highlighting the country's tourism excellence.
Following the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum, Cebu's tourism leaders highlight the lasting economic benefits of MICE events, emphasizing repeat visits and a new guide to boost international confidence.
Punta Island, known as Virgin Island in Bohol, reopens to tourists on February 2, 2026, following a two-year closure to heal coral damage. New DENR rules enforce ecotourism principles and visitor limits to protect marine life.
Delegates from the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 visited Pampanga for a post-forum cultural tour, experiencing Kapampangan cuisine, history, and traditions at Apag Marangle and Museo de Angeles.
The Philippines' travel and tourism sector contributed a massive US$91.8 billion to the economy in 2025, making it the top contributor in Southeast Asia, according to a new World Travel and Tourism Council report.
Following the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 in Cebu, Vietnam's Da Nang City is enhancing tourism efforts with direct flights, green travel initiatives, and affordable luxury to attract Filipino visitors.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announces a plan for a monthly airfare price index to help travelers compare ticket prices and protect against overpricing in the Philippines.
Cebu City welcomed 5,000 delegates for the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026, featuring cultural tours, high-level meetings, and a focus on sustainable tourism cooperation in the region.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco met with South Korean Vice Minister Kim Dae Hyun in Cebu, discussing enhanced security measures and expanded air connectivity to boost tourism between the two nations.
The Philippines ranks first in ASEAN for tourism GDP contribution at $91.8 billion and among top job generators with 11.22 million jobs, as highlighted during the Asean Tourism Forum 2026 opening in Lapu-Lapu City.
ASEAN tourism leaders are recalibrating the region's growth strategy, moving away from volume-driven models toward quality, sustainability, resilience, and inclusion, as discussed during the Philippines-led rollout of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026–
ASEAN tourism ministers and dialogue partners from Japan, India, China, South Korea, and Russia reaffirmed tourism's role in economic growth, investment, and regional resilience during recent meetings.
Foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines declined by 2.2% in 2025, missing government targets. Analysis explores infrastructure problems, visa policies, and cultural factors affecting tourism competitiveness in ASEAN.
ASEAN tourism ministers meeting in Cebu City endorsed a new five-year strategic plan to position Southeast Asia as a single, sustainable destination, reporting continued sector recovery with 144 million international visitors in 2025.
Cebu City leverages Asean Tourism Forum heritage tours to promote cultural and religious tourism, aiming to increase visitor arrivals beyond the Sinulog Festival season.
Cebu Pacific announces the first direct service between Clark and Hanoi, starting May 2, 2026, with three weekly flights and promotional fares as low as P1 one-way base fare.
Cebu City expects increased tourist arrivals following ASEAN Tourism Forum heritage tours, with officials promoting experience-based travel to sustain tourism beyond major festivals like Sinulog.
The Philippine government is actively working to reduce high domestic airfares, a key issue affecting tourism competitiveness in destinations like Siargao, through negotiations with airlines and regulatory measures.
ASEAN tourism ministers launch a new sectoral plan in Cebu City, aiming for seamless travel and market diversification by 2030 to boost regional tourism.
ASEAN tourism ministers launched the Declaration on the Asean Sectoral Plan 2026-2030, with the Philippines as lead coordinator, aiming for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
The Malay-Boracay Tourism Office sets an ambitious goal of 2.3 million visitor arrivals for 2026, following a successful 2025 with 2.1 million tourists. Daily arrivals in January 2026 average nearly 7,000, boosting confidence in achieving the new target t