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INTRAMUROS, RIZAL PARK TOURISTS TO GET FREE INTERNET ACCESS – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT), its attached agencies, and Smart Communications signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the provision of free Wi-Fi internet access in Intramuros and Rizal Park in Manila. In partnership with the DOT’s Intramuros Administration (IA) and National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), Smart and its technology partner, InnoPub Media, will install […]

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DOT LAUNCHES SHOPPING TOURISM CAMPAIGN – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) unveiled six immersive photo pod installations of Philippine destinations at the SM City San Lazaro, as part of its nationwide caravan for the “Malling is More Fun in the Philippines” campaign to encourage shoppers to visit domestic travel destinations. In her speech, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the agency considers […]

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DOT LAUNCHES TRAVEL BOOKING SYSTEM – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) formally partnered with Guide to the Philippines, an e-commerce site, in launching its official travel booking system, featuring DOT-accredited tour operators and establishments. The booking site, which can be accessed at https://guidetothephilippines.ph, was introduced alongside the new Philippine tourism website philippines.travel. During the signing of the memorandum of agreement with Guide to […]

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DOT LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE TRAVEL WEBSITE

The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched its newest tourism website featuring an interactive design that allows users to explore all Philippine tourist destinations with just a click of the mouse. The website (https://philippines.travel), unveiled at the HUB: Make Lab in Escolta, Manila is essentially a one-stop-shop where visitors can learn about […]

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DOT, iACADEMY INK PACT FOR INTRAMUROS AUGMENTED REALITY APP – ROMULO-PUYAT

History junkies can now visualize what Intramuros appeared back in the day with the upcoming launch of an augmented reality app that will allow users to indulge in a 3D experience of the old walled city. The Department of Tourism and iAcademy, a school that specializes in computing, business, and design, signed a memorandum of […]

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PALAWAN MAKES IT TO CNN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS LIST – ROMULO-PUYAT

The Philippine government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), welcomes the continuous recognition of Palawan for its clear water beaches with CNN Travel recently citing the island’s allure. “Our rehabilitation efforts to preserve the beauty of Palawan did not go unnoticed. We are thankful for this CNN citation of our tourist destinations,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette […]

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PH OPENS 1ST INT’L DIVE EXPO IN MANILA – ROMULO-PUYAT

The country’s first international dive expo was launched recently in a bid to further position the Philippines as a premier dive hub in Asia. The Philippine International Dive Expo (Phidex), hosted by the Department of Tourism (DOT), was held at the Conrad Manila in Pasay City. In her speech read by DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon […]

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VIGAN MAKES IT TO CNN LIST OF ASIA’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TOWNS – ROMULO-PUYAT

CNN has picked Vigan, Ilocos Sur as one of the “most beautiful towns” in Asia for its heritage and architecture dating back to Spanish colonial-era. The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the selection, agreeing that Vigan’s heritage and food made it “a picture-perfect site and deserving of the spot” in the CNN’s list. “The CNN […]

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FILIPINO TOUR GUIDES NOW LEARNING TO SPEAK MANDARIN – DOT OFFICIAL

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has started training Filipino tour guides on how to speak Mandarin to better serve the growing number of Chinese tourists visiting the Philippines, a ranking Tourism official said. “We’re already in the process of accepting applications for our Mandarin tour guide training. It’s a month-long program where we actually train […]

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4.8M TOURISTS VISITED PHILIPPINES FROM JAN-JULY – ROMULO-PUYAT

The steady growth of Philippine tourist arrivals is evident ad 4,852,107 foreign tourists visited the country from January to July 2019, a 12.36 percent growth from the same period last year, according to latest figures released by the Department of Tourism (DOT). Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat attributed the continuous upsurge to the sustained support from […]