Tourism

4 days ago

PATA urges East Asian destinations to join forces as ‘Super 10’

LAPU-LAPU CITY—From rival destinations to tourism partners working together as the “Super 10.”

5 days ago

Cebu seeks deeper East Asia tourism ties at EATOF general assembly

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro has urged at least 350 delegates to the 19th General Assembly of the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) to experience Cebu beyond its popular destinations and connect with its people and culture.

26 Aug 2026

4:48PM

GSIS reopens Coconut Palace to boost heritage tourism access

Located within the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex in Pasay City, the Coconut Palace resumed public visits on Aug. 25. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa, the landmark is recognized for its interpretation of traditional Filipino architecture and its extensive use of coconut-based and other indigenous materials.

17 Aug 2026

10:02PM

NUSTAR brings back dragon boat race in Cebu sports tourism push

Cebu is looking to sporting events to bring more visitors to the city, with NUSTAR Resort Cebu bringing back its dragon boat competition for a second year in September.

27 Jul 2026

8:02PM

DOT names P-pop group SB19 tourism ambassador

CEBU CITY— The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named Pinoy pop sensation SB19 its newest ambassador, tapping the globally popular boy group to help attract more international visitors to the Philippines.

22 Jul 2026

9:09AM

No more restroom worries: Cebu rolls out clean toilet stop network

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Tourists visiting Cebu Province need not worry about emergency toilet breaks. The provincial government has partnered with 17 establishments across nine towns and six cities under its Clean Toilet Stop program.

20 Jul 2026

12:53PM

Cebu emerges as top draw for Vietnamese travelers

CEBU CITY—Cebu posted the biggest jump in travel interest among Vietnamese tourists heading into summer—the largest increase of any destination in the Philippines, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda.

7 Jul 2026

9:34AM

Emirates banks on bundled travel perks to attract Dubai visitors

Travel demand is increasingly being shaped by value-added experiences rather than airfare alone, prompting airlines to bundle accommodations, destination perks, and curated itineraries to encourage longer stays and higher visitor spending.

30 Jun 2026

8:52AM

Travel sector banks on steadier demand beyond peak seasons

Travel Madness Expo (TME) is betting that encouraging Filipinos to travel beyond traditional holiday periods can help sustain tourism activity throughout the year, as the industry seeks more resilient demand supported by broader airline and tourism partnerships.