Philippines News

Domestic travels reach over 37M last year: DOT
Domestic tourism continues to rise from the pandemic slump with local trips in 2021 reaching 37.27 million. Based on the latest data presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday, these figures are 38.16 percent higher than the 26.98 million recorded in 2020.

Philippines tourism enjoys strong recovery
The impressive ranking of the Philippines as the world’s fourth fastest growing economy was one of the topics that opened the discussions at Routes Asia 2022 in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Philippines Department of Tourism appoints new secretary
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the impending appointment of Mayor Christina G. Frasco as its new Secretary with high hopes that the momentum that we have generated the past few months toward the revival, recovery, and resiliency of the tourism industry will be carried over to the new administration.

Travel sector to create 126 million new jobs within next decade, reports WTTC
The WTTC’s latest economic report, unveiled at its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, reveals travel and tourism is expected to create nearly 126 million new jobs globally within the next decade.

WTTC launches major hotel sustainability initiative at Global Summit in Manila
The WTTC has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria for hotels to drive responsible travel and tourism. The initiative was launched at WTTC’s Global Summit in Manila, and will help every hotel address their environmental impact.

WTTC’s new report reveals recovery of Philippines travel sector
The WTTC’s latest Economic Impact Report has revealed the significant and growing contribution of the travel sector to the Philippines economy. In 2021, this climbed 129.5.% to reach US$41 billion, with jobs increasing 20.5%. The report was unveiled at the WTTC Global Summit 2022.

WTTC unveils key trends driving city tourism
City and tourism leaders should prioritise strategies to maximise the benefits for their cities and create balance as great places to live, according to a new ‘Destination 2030’ report from the WTTC, released duing its Global Summit 2022 in Manila, Philippines.

Travel leaders head to Manila for WTTC Global Summit 2022
The capital of the Philippines, Manila is gearing up to host the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit 2022 from 20-22 April, with the world leaders of travel and tourism in attendance.

Okada Manila welcomes international travellers as Philippines tourism reopens
Okada Manila, one of Asia’s largest integrated resorts, has ramped up its operations, including reopening most of its iconic attractions, following the easing of travel restrictions to the Philippines. The resort is hosting this week’s WTTC Global Summit 2022’s Reception Dinner, featuring the global leaders of the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

Philippines visitor arrivals rebound strongly
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) hailed the recent increase in the latest number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country, reaching 202,700 as of April 7.

WTTC Global Summit delayed by a month
The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced the Global Summit will now take place in Manila, capital of the Philippines, from April 20-22. The show had initially been planned for March.

Breaking Travel News interview: Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, minister of tourism, the Philippines
Breaking Travel News speaks to Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, minister of tourism for the Philippines, as the country is honoured with a global title at the World Travel Awards