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In celebration of the 455th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Cebu, one of the country’s premiere tourist destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) joined the Cebu Provincial Government to support the grandest and highly anticipated Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2024 at the majestic Cebu City Sports Complex recently. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to Frasco, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where the President […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the integration of human touch and technological advancements during her keynote address at the recent 7th Tourism Human Resource Congress at the Grand Ballroom of The Bayleaf Cavite. The event, themed “5 IR: Achieving Harmonious Human-Machine Collaboration in Tourism and Hospitality,” showcased significant milestones and future […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was the Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker at the opening ceremony of the inaugural edition of Philippine Halal Trade & Tourism Summit at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). Addressing government officials and Halal stakeholders, travel and tourism, and allied industries, Frasco bared the latest […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of the province of Apayao as the fourth “biosphere reserve” in the Philippines recognized by a body in the United Nations (UN). In her message, DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco congratulated Apayao as it joins the list of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the United […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) recently conducted the 2023 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts (PTSA) and Tourism Statistics Dissemination Forum at the Philippine International Convention Center. The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) is a globally recognized statistical framework used to measure the economic impact of tourism. Developed by the United Nations […]
The Philippines’ estimated visitor receipts ballooned to more than P280 billion in the first half of the year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reported. Based on its statistical monitoring report, tourism earnings from inbound visitors are currently pegged at P282.17 billion from January 1 to June 30, 2024, or approximately 32.81 […]
As the Philippines hosted the 36th United Nations (UN) Tourism Joint Commission Meetings for East Asia and the Pacific, and South Asia, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco called for shared dedication towards preserving culture and alignment of tourism policies across the region. The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), hosted the joint commission meetings […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored the outstanding accomplishments of the Philippine tourism industry during the inaugural Philippine Tourism & Hotel Investment Summit 2024. The event, held at the New World Makati Hotel recently, gathered key industry leaders, stakeholders, and investors. “It is the spending of our tourists that ultimately benefits our […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) commenced the three-day SALAAM: The Halal Travel and Trade Expo Philippines 2024 at the Gateway Mall 2 Activity Center in Cubao, Quezon City. The event was dedicated to highlighting Halal-certified and Muslim-friendly products, services, and tourism establishments and attractions. It not only emphasizes Halal Gastronomy but also delves into various […]