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Over 2 mln foreign tourists arrive in Philippines since January
MANILA, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Over 2 million international tourists have visited the Philippines since January this year, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Thursday. Citing data from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the PCO said that 2,010,522 international visitors entered the Southeast Asian country from Jan. 1 to April 24. The data showed that tourism receipts reached 157.62 billion peso.....»»
Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives
Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»
Japan: Yokohama aims for tourism boost, sustainability with Smart City initiatives
Tokyo [Japan], February 8 (ANI): Nestled in the heart of Japan, Yokohama stands as a coveted tourist destination, captivating visitors with its allure. With a vision for sustainable growth, the city now aims to enhance its charm and appeal by embracing smart initiatives, fostering a more sustainable and intelligent urban experience. To realise this vision, Yokohama City organised the Y-Ship global event in December last y.....»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»
WHEN IN SIQUIJOR (1): Cambugahay Falls
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Siquijor is an island province located in Central Visayas, Philippines. In the early years, it was associated and made more famous or infamous – depending on which side of the fence you’re in – with dark rituals such ‘barang’ ‘lumay’ ‘patawas’ and other mystic activities. Over the years, however, visitors discovered a.....»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 17
MANILA -- The number of Chinese inbound travelers to the Philippines surged by 235 percent year-on-year in the first two months of 2024, a Philippine lawmaker said Sunday. Citing data from the Philippines' Department of Tourism, Representative Marvin Rillo, vice chairperson of the committee on tourism in the House of Representatives, said that 82,314 Chinese travelers entered the Philippines in January and Febru.....»»
Philippines, Canada to strengthen agriculture, tourism partnerships
The Philippines and Canada will boost agriculture and tourism partnerships as they celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties......»»
‘Philippines tourism alive again’
With more Filipinos able to afford traveling around the country and even overseas, a travel executive declared that the Philippines’ tourism industry is alive again amid continuous easing of pandemic restrictions......»»
Cebuano Larz Dawson first runner-up for Mister Tourism Universe 2024
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuano is putting Cebu on the centerstage of pageants. Larz Kent Dawson, 22, from Tisa, Cebu City recently bagged the first runner-up title for this year’s Mister Universe Tourism. Dawson, who was crowned Ginoong Pilipinas 2023, added another title in his bag, this time on the international stage. “Joining Mister Universe.....»»
Negros Island Region: NegOr governor welcomes reformation of NIR
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Negros Oriental Governor Chaco Sagarbarria welcomed the passage of the bill seeking to reform the Negros Island Region (NIR). Speaking to reporters at the sidelines of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) at the Capitol Social Hall on March 14, Sagarbarria said reviving the NIR would greatly benefit local.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
Huangyan Island: The Philippines inconsistent rhetoric
The Chinese Coast Guard ship performs a patrol mission in the waters near Huangyan Island, South China Sea, September 22, 2023. /CFPEditor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the deputy director and an associate research fellow at the Research Center for Ocean Law and Policy, the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. Zhong Hui, a spe.....»»
PAL to suspend Cebu-Baguio route
BAGUIO CITY—Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to suspend its 17-month experimental Baguio-Cebu-Baguio route during the monsoon season. However, tourism officials believe this won’t impact visitor numbers in Baguio. “PAL told us and the mayor (Benjamin Magalong) way earlier, so we have been expecting [the suspension],” Aloysius Mapalo, city tourism officer, told the Inquirer on Friday. City.....»»
CSF councilor bats for bigger tourism budget
CSF councilor bats for bigger tourism budget.....»»
DSWD supports DOT’s project to help disaster-hit tourism workers in Davao Region
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is fully supportive of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Bayanihan sa Bukas na may Pag-asa para sa Turismo (BBMT) project aimed at providing the much-needed assistance to tourism workers in the Davao region affected by recent disasters. “This whole-of-government approach is in direct response to the instruction […].....»»
Jellyfish stings tourists, water tourism halts
Jellyfish stings tourists, water tourism halts.....»»
Dive spot in Asturias boosts town’s tourism industry
Dive spot in Asturias boosts town’s tourism industry.....»»
Chicken Inasal Festival brings economic, tourism boost to Bacolod
Chicken Inasal Festival brings economic, tourism boost to Bacolod.....»»
AppleOne bullish on VisMin tourism prospects
The rest of 2024 is looking bright for the hospitality and tourism industry in Visayas and Mindanao, said Samantha Manigsaca, assistant VP for Hospitality at AppleOne Group Inc......»»
CTOO spearheads initiative to empower barangays
AN OFFICIAL from the City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) announced plans to activate the barangay tourism council to enhance tourism activities at the barangay level......»»