Bayfront Hotel Cebu announces exclusive staycation and dining offers at the Cebu Travel Catalogue International 2026 event in February 2026, featuring significant discounts on rooms and buffets.
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco will continue leading the Department of Tourism, Malacañang confirms, dismissing rumors of a potential replacement by PSC Chair Patrick Gregorio.
VFS Global reports an 8% year-on-year increase in Philippine visa applications for 2025, signaling restored traveler confidence. Japan emerges as a top destination with unprecedented demand, leading to appointment slot shortages and processing system refo
Tourism leaders at Asean forum highlight digital transformation, new infrastructure, and regional connectivity as crucial for Philippines' tourism recovery by 2026, with Cebu playing a central role.
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Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco identifies misinformation about security as a major hurdle, while DOT collaborates with agencies to enhance safety and launch global campaigns.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco directs DOT regional offices to eliminate her photos from promotional materials following accusations of self-promotion from lawmakers and netizens.
Cebu City plans to regularize horse-drawn tartanilla rides as a tourism offering after a successful ASEAN event, sparking debate about balancing cultural heritage with modern urban needs.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
