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25/09/2023

DOT chief bares bold prospects for PH tourism at Global Tourism Economy Forum

Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the Philippine government’s sustainability efforts for tourism and, at the same time, her bold prospects for the industry, before global tourism leaders attending the 10th edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Friday (Sept. 22).

“The Philippines is home to one of the longest coastlines in the world, as well as 70 to 80% of the Earth's biodiversity. We are one of the most megabiodiverse countries in the world and home to 10% of the world's marine protected area,” Secretary Frasco said during the panel discussion among tourism ministers who are members of the United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO) Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific.

“Sustainability and tourism have been an absolute necessity and the driving force of development for our country. As early as 2009 with the passage of the law that created the Tourism Act, sustainable tourism was identified by our government as being integral to our socio-economic development, and therefore, that has been the guiding force towards the programs and plans for the development of our tourism industry,” the tourism chief added.

19/09/2023

Philippines’ FIBA hosting boosts hotel occupancy, visitor arrivals – Tourism Chief

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines recently conquered the hard court with its successful hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which the Philippines co-hosted with Japan and Indonesia, brought together thousands of local and international basketball fans in venues all over Metro Manila and Bulacan from August 25 until September 10, with over 38,000 spectators in attendance during the opening day at the Philippine Arena alone.

According to Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, the country’s historic hosting of a sporting event as big as the FIBA World Cup 2023 brought favorable developments to the tourism industry, particularly the accommodation sector where an uptick in occupancy rates was recorded throughout the tournament duration.

“FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has brought to the fore our excellent hospitality and the distinct Filipino virtues of familial welcome and warmth for our guests. The country’s undisputed love for basketball also shone from our united support for our Gilas Team to the record-breaking attendance on opening day. This winning feat also manifested in tourism, with teams, basketball fans, families, and members of country delegations enjoying our accommodation and hospitality industries, and discovering our local destinations,” the Tourism Chief said, revealing the Department’s commitment to further develop the promising sports tourism portfolio.

Based on the report by the Department’s National Capital Region Office (DOT-NCR), all nine (9) FIBA official hotels in the NCR—where most of the FIBA official venues were located—saw a higher average hotel occupancy from August 25 to September 12.

09/09/2023

Enjoy a weekend of food-filled activities with Mangaon Ta! happening this September 8-10, 2023 at Plaza Independencia.

Taste delicious dishes and delicacies from hotels and restaurants to offer Plus, there will be nightly activities to complement your food adventure.

It's going to be a weekend of food-filled activities. Join us for Mangaon Ta! happening this September 8-10, 2023.

We have invited over 30 booth vendors from hotels and restaurants to offer delicious dishes and delicacies. Plus, there will be nightly activities to complement your food adventure. See details below for the schedule!

Ali, mangaon ta!

07/09/2023

PHILIPPINES WINS “ASIA’S LEADING DIVE DESTINATION” AT PRESTIGIOUS WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2023

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023.

Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the remarkable feat on Wednesday (Sept. 6), following the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 that took place at the GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
“The Philippines’ fifth consecutive win as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination further affirms the unparalleled beauty and megabiodiversity of our country loved by divers and tourists all over the world,” enthused Secretary Frasco, who is a dive advocate and certified diver herself.

The tourism chief added that “this is a testament to the Philippines' commitment to sustainable tourism development and our strengthened collaboration with tourism stakeholders. From our ridges to our reefs, you will never run out of reasons to Love the Philippines!”

06/09/2023

Yesterday we were &

A marriage of flavors from Italy and the Philippine, Bacio Gelato Gourmet is located at 168 E Aguirre st, Pilit, Cabanclan, Mandaue, but yesterday we were treated to a Coffee Pairing Afternoon at Tightrope Coffee located at One Paseo Banilad.

You may contact .gelato.ph via email [email protected] or mobile +63 967 354 5019

01/09/2023

34TH PHILIPPINE TRAVEL MART (PTM) OPENING CEREMONY
PASAY City
(One-stop-shop travel fair )

Happening from 01 to 03 September at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, the PTM is a powerhouse annual event that brings together the accommodation sector, travel agencies, tour operators, theme parks, airlines, and other tourism-related establishments.

As a one-stop-shop travel trade show, travel-minded public can avail of discounted vacation packages and tour promos from over 200 exhibitors representing the various regions from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

In its 34th edition, the PTM offers a diverse and wide array of tourism products from a variety of exhibitors. Guests will have a visual feast of the different installations, booths, and displays showing the rich and exciting tourism offerings available in the country.

As added features to this year’s travel fair, PTM has dedicated zones for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (M.I.C.E.), outdoor tourism activities, as well as niche and major tourism portfolios such as sun and beach, cruise offerings, and marine sports, culture and heritage, farm tourism, health and wellness, and culinary packages, among others.

The PTM began as a DOT initiative in 1989, with the primary objective of catering both to trade and consumer market. In 1994, the PHILTOA embraced its mandate to ensure the annual staging of the PTM, and since then organized, managed, and operated the event as its flagship project.

“The Philippine Travel Mart reflects all the reasons to love the Philippines. All of our regions in the country are represented and they have brought the best of the best of their destinations—their products, their festivals, their indigenous peoples, especially from Mindanao, and it also shows how much our tourism stakeholders have worked so hard to ensure that the Philippine tourism rises back stronger than ever,” Secretary Frasco added in a separate interview.

29/08/2023

DOT INKS DEAL WITH CEBU LGU FOR MORE TOURIST REST AREAS
“HERITAGE CITY” CARCAR THANKS DOT FOR TRA

CARCAR CITY, Cebu – The heritage city of the south gets a tourism boost after the turnover of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Tourist Rest Area (TRA) led by First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Vice President Sara Duterte, and DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

The turnover and inauguration ceremony was also attended by Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco, and Carcar City Mayor Patricio Barcenas, and TIEZA COO Mark Lapid and graciously witnessed by Senators Manuel ‘Lito’ Lapid and Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Jr. last Friday, 27 August.

"As we ventured to fulfill our President’s vision to transform the Philippines into a tourism powerhouse in Asia, we made the effort to listen. We listened to our tourism stakeholders, we listened to our tourists, and their concern was common, and that is that to and from the beautiful destinations across the country, they needed a place to rest, they needed amenities, and they needed clean and decent restrooms," Secretary Frasco enthused.

27/08/2023

DOT IN FULL SUPPORT TO FIBA WORLD CUP OPENING DAY
(source: DOT Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy )

BULACAN -- Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said the country’s hosting of the Basketball World Cup 2023 is a big boost to the tourism industry, and will further position the Philippines as a sports tourism destination.

The Philippines is hosting this year's edition of the highly-anticipated FIBA basketball tournament, along with Japan and Indonesia.

"With our shared love and passion for basketball, we celebrate this historic hosting as an opportunity to showcase to the world the beauty of the Philippines, and treat our guests to the world-renowned Filipino hospitality," Secretary Frasco said.

"From our sites, our sounds, our flavors, our festivals, our stories, and our smiles, we join a proud nation grateful and blessed to show the world the many reasons to Love the Philippines," she added.

A record of more than 38,000 spectators attended the opening day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan held Friday (25 August) evening, while 600,000 people are expected to watch the games in identified venues including Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, and Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, from August 25 until September 10.

25/08/2023

DISCOVER KOREAN CUISINE AT THE Marco Polo Plaza Cebu

From 25-27 August, experience MASH*TA at their Café Marco! For a limited engagement only, the lunch and dinner buffets will feature the many delights of when Korean guest chef Choi Hwang Min.

Korean for “delicious”, this weekend’s MASH*TA! Promises to be a cultural dining experience, replete with home-made dumplings, hand-pulled noodles and many other dishes crafted by hand and using traditional cooking techniques. Chef Choi’s Palbochae, or 8-treasures seafood stir-fried with vegetables and Tangsuyuk, pork coated in crisp potato starch with a sweet and tangy sauce, are easily crowd favorites. Perfect for the cool rainy season are traditional jjampong, a well-loved spicy seafood soup or the warm, hearty, spicy and savory kimchi jjigae, among others.

Reservations are highly recommended. Send an email to@marcopolocebu
[email protected] or call +63 919 083 6768. Alternately guest may book conveniently through this link:

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