Tag: Department of Tourism
Philippines scores 4 World Edition nominations at World Travel Awards
The Philippines received four nominations in the World Edition categories of the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2020.
Philippines gets ‘Safe Travels’ stamp of approval from World Tourism Council
The Philippines has obtained the 'Safe Travels' stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), granting approval of the country as a trusted global destination that follows strict health and hygiene protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pilot your way to the Philippines’ landmarks onboard Microsoft Flight Simulator
Netizens and gamers can now pilot their way to the Philippines' most famous landmarks, volcanoes, mountains, and islands spotted on Microsoft's Flight Simulator.
LOOK: Calaguas and El Nido islands have re-opened to local tourists
LOOK: The Philippines' Calaguas Island and El Nido in Palawan, two of the hottest travel destinations in the country, have reopened to local tourists after following the health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Palawan, Philippines voted 2020’s World’s Best Island
The Island of Palawan has once again been named as 2020's "Best Island in the World" by the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine of New York.
Cagsawa Ruins with Mayon Volcano view reopens to local tourists
Cagsawa Ruins, more popularly known as the church ruins with the iconic Mayon Volcano view in Daraga, Albay, has been reopened to local tourists from MGCQ regions.
Boracay reopens beaches with new safety guidelines
Good news! The paradise island of Boracay in Malay town, Aklan has reopened its beach swimming area with new safety guidelines following health protocols of the coronavirus pandemic.
Visayas, Soccsksargen tourism sectors adopt flexible working hours to save jobs
Tourism sector establishments in Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Soccsksargen regions have adopted flexible work arrangements as remedial measures to the impact of the ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
3,000 Bataan farmers to benefit from farm tourism, tech and livelihood support
Over 3,000 farmers from Bataan province are expected to benefit from a three-pronged program that features farm tourism, use of satellite technology, and livelihood support.
Tripadvisor 2020 Traveller’s Choice Awards names Luzon, Philippines the World’s Top 2 Trending Destination
Tridadvisor's readers voted Luzon Island in the Philippines as the World's Top 2 Trending Destination in the 2020 Travellers' Choice Awards.
Eco-waste coalition encourages shoppers to adopt reusable bags for sustainable tourism
The EcoWaste Coalition is encouraging shoppers and sellers at the upcoming Phillippine Shopping Festival to adopt reusable and eco-friendly bags as a sustainable tourism practice.
“Untouched” Palawan islands in Big7 Travel Bucket List for new decade
The Philippines' Palawan islands have been named among the world's best bucket list places for the new decade beginning 2020 by Big7 Travel.
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Philippines Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Solar Lamp Display
The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of...
