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Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

MANILA, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Diving tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (1.3 billion U.S. dollars) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. Diving tourism raked 37 billion pesos (661 million dollars) in revenue in 2022, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said at the Philippine International Dive Expo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week

More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 31st, 2024

Ati tribe fenced off in Boracay

Tension has sparked in Boracay after security guards allegedly fenced off parcels of land owned by members of the Ati tribe......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Boracay hosts PKA Tour Season 9 finale

The final leg of the ICTSI Philippine Kiteboarding Tour promises an exhilarating showcase of talent and excitement on Boracay Island beginning today at the Aqua Resort along Bulabog beach......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

After 6 years, Boracay beach parties are back

When Boracay reopened in October 2018 after a six-month rehabilitation project, parties have been confined to establishments.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Global conference on research slated

The National Association of Public Secondary Schools of the Philippines Inc. will hold the first International Conference on Research Culture Management in Basic Education on Jan. 26 to 28 in Boracay Paradise Garden Resort and convention Center, Mangayad, Manoc-Manoc, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Boracay welcomes 1st cruise ship this year

The M/V Resorts World One, which was carrying 1,600 passengers, arrived in Boracay on Wednesday, the first cruise ship to visit the island this year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Why Boracay’s La Carmela feels like second home

We’ve been planning to do a live episode of Fast Talk with Boy Abunda at La Carmela de Boracay Hotel and Convention Center but knowing how tough it is to make a schedule that is favorable to both production staff and guest artists, I could not tell when it is exactly going to happen......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Tourism Secretary Frasco backs return of church panels to Cebu

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco says that pilgrimage tourism 'hinges on destinations like Boljoon Church in attracting tourists and supporting local economies'.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Locals account for 80% of tourism receipts – expert

Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Locals account for 80 percent of tourism receipts – expert

Local travelers help boost tourism in the Philippines, according to an expert studying tourism......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

‘Food tourism boosts local economy, farm production’

Food tours in this province have helped boost agricultural production and the local economy, according to farm owners and food producers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Sustainable Practices for Small Businesses

As news about how microplastics have been harming fish for years adds up to the environmental problems the world is now facing, there is now the need for businesses to have an urgent focus on sustainability to not do any more damage to the environment. Small businesses, often the backbone of local economies, have a […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

AppleOne intensifies efforts to boost local tourism

AppleOne Group Inc., a Cebu-based property developer, is gearing up to welcome an increased influx of both local and international travelers this year to further showcase its ongoing commitment in helping foster people-to-people connections, enriching cultural relations, and contributing to the boosting of tourism at the local and national levels......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

BOI boosts PH’s role as green metals hub

BOI boosts PH’s role as green metals hub.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats

PRO-Western Visayas boosts safety with P2.6M investment in whistles, raincoats.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Kyline Alcantara renewed as Korea Tourism Organization-Manila ambassador

Actress-singer Kyline Alcantara will continue her role as an Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism in the Philippines for another two years, the Manila Office of the Korea Tourism Organization confirmed......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 set on Apr 26-28 in CDO

THE Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2024 is all set for the second biggest travel expo in Mindanao, highlighting the entire eco-tourism spots, products, and activities in the island on April 26 to 28 at Atrium of Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

DOT advises public to ‘travel wisely’ this Holy Week

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is advising the public to “travel wisely” to ensure safety during the Holy Week celebrations. “Travelers needing accommodation, tours, transportation, and other tourism-related services are strongly advised to patronize DOT-accredited tourism enterprises. Accreditation by the DOT recognizes establishments as having complied with the department’s minimum standards set.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024