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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 […]
Surigao City is set to welcome a new fast craft service by Ocean Fast Ferries Incorporated (OceanJet), connecting Surigao, Maasin, and Cebu. The announcement was made after a meeting between Operations Manager Genaro Lastimado and City Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II with OceanJet executives Glenn Castor, Kenneth Batiancila, and Richmond Cinco. The proposed service aims […]
United Nations (UN) Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Polikashvili formally opened the first ever UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy held in the historic Lapu-Lapu City in Cebu. In his speech, the Secretary General lauded the leadership of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco for hosting the inaugural event, noting the warm welcome he received on his first […]
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 […]
Addressing local officials of South Cotabato, T’boli elders, and tourism players, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco expressed her gratitude for the dreamlike experience of immersing in the breathtaking Lake Sebu with delegates of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Philippine Experience Program (PEP) SOCCKSKARGEN. “I feel as though I have floated into the dream that is […]
The Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have joined hands in a momentous agreement that will significantly enhance and promote mutual cooperation in the field of tourism. The official signing of this cooperation agreement is one of the highlights of the State Visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Brunei Darussalam, marking a crucial milestone in […]
Capping her official visit to Boracay, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made sure to give a warm Filipino welcome to the participants of the Connections Luxury 2024, in a meet and greet opportunity at the Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay, one the host venues of the two-day event, together with Shangri-La Resort […]
As the Department of Tourism (DOT) pursues more sustainable tourism practices, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco spoke at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) to conclude the second part of the Sustainable Development Training (SDT) at its campus in Makati City. The SDT is an intensive capacity-building initiative designed for key tourism managers at both national […]
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., together with Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, led the inauguration of the ninth completed Tourist Rest Area (TRA) in the country, located at the President’s home province, Ilocos Norte. “I am very happy to be here, of course, because we are here inaugurating the first of many planned Tourist Rest Areas […]
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced that the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be pushing for groundbreaking tourism projects this year, including the construction of the country’s first Tourist First Aid Facilities as well as additional hyperbaric chambers for dive safety in select strategic locations. “The safety of our tourists is our topmost priority. And […]