
Foreign tourist arrivals still far from targeted 7.7M
As 2024 draws to a close, the country’s foreign tourist arrivals remain significantly short of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) target of 7.7 million visitors…
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As 2024 draws to a close, the country’s foreign tourist arrivals remain significantly short of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) target of 7.7 million visitors…
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Despite recent weather challenges, this year’s MassKara Festival has been a success. The opening weekend drew record-breaking crowds, and no major incidents…
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Located in one of Japan’s four main islands, these places has established their reputation not only as cultural havens but also as gourmet destinations.
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‘We are excited to welcome Poland as a valuable partner in our economic initiatives. The opportunities for collaboration will not only enhance Baguio’s…
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BDO already issued three tranches of peso-denominated ASEAN Sustainability Bonds to increase funds for environment-friendly projects.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. spent last week further improving relations with other nations as a follow-up to the Asean Summit in Vientiane, Laos early this…
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FDI inflows to ASEAN reached a historic $230 billion despite a 10 percent decline in global FDI flows, leading to ASEAN’s share of global FDI to soar by 17…
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‘It was a true EATsperience of diversity, creativity and local pride’
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A roadmap for the hotel industry was launched by a group of hotel operators and the Department of Tourism, gunning to meet the projected demand of 456,000 room…
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Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito called for strengthened dialogue among ASEAN+3 parliamentarians to address the region’s peace…
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Demand for cruising can be seen across a more diverse demographic and that’s very exciting to see
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The Japanese government donated tons of rice to thousands of Filipinos affected by typhoon “Odette” in 2022 and the Mt. Mayon eruption in 2023.
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Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) President Michelle Taylan joined leading figures in the cruise and tourism industries at Cruise World Asia 2024,…
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Several hundred tons of stockpiled rice from Japan under APTERR were distributed to thousands of Filipino victims affected by such disasters as typhoon…
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Wellness tourism, which enhances both local economies and the well-being of travelers, has the potential to create self-reliant professional jobs, particularly…
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Marcos cited the ‘reliable and active presence’ of the US in the ASEAN region as a ‘force for peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific.’
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The local government of Manila has once again bagged a number of awards in recognition of its efforts in promoting tourism.
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The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is returning to ITB Asia in Singapore after a 16-year absence and the strategic move underscores IMOT's focus on the…
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