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02/06/2023

PLEASE vote for MANILA and MAHAL NA YATA KITA by Flight 6 💜

01/03/2023

You can get a job while on vacation abroad.

03/10/2022

𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗦!

Starting October 1 (SAT) 12mn, mandatory RT-PCR test upon arrival in Korea will be lifted.

Korea announced that rate of confirmed cases from overseas visitors dropped from 1.3% in August to 0.9% in September. In consideration of this development, the mandatory RT-PCR test will be lifted.

Source: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AKR/FU_EN_15.jsp?cid=2862555

14/09/2022

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco shared the Department of Tourism (DOT)'s plans of putting up a TOURIST ASSISTANCE CALL CENTER and a One-Stop-Shop where tourists can get information and assistance with their travel-related concerns.

Click here to read full story: https://beta.tourism.gov.ph/news_and_updates/frasco-lays-out-dot-plans-and-programs-for-industry-recovery-lawmakers-bat-for-higher-dot-budget/

13/09/2022

For everyone’s guidance re: Korean Visa Application

19/07/2022

GOOD NEWS I The Philippine Airlines will offer more flights between Manila and Basco (Batanes) beginning July 24, 2022.

From July 24, a new Sunday frequency will bring PAL's Manila-Basco-Manila services to four flights weekly every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Full schedule below:
PR 2932 Manila-Basco – departing at 06:00 AM, arriving at 07:45 AM
PR 2933 Basco-Manila – departing at 08:15 AM, arriving at 10:00 AM

From August 2, its Manila-Basco-Manila services will increase to seven weekly flights, giving convenient morning departures every day of the week. The departure and arrival times are the same as stated above.

19/07/2022

Congratulations Cebu!

The Travel + Leisure Magazine, a New York City-based magazine with 4.8 million readers, named Cebu among the world's best islands for 2022 in its annual World's Best Award, published on July 12, 2022.

Along with the islands of Boracay and Palawan, Cebu made it to rank 16 on the list of World's Best Islands for 2022 by Travel+Leisure Magazine, with a score of 90.12.

"Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value," stated on the magazine.

Further, Department of Tourism (DOT) lauded the inclusion of the country's top tourist destinations in the magazine's publication. “The Philippines is truly blessed with the unrivaled beauty of our natural resources coupled by the warmth and endless talent of the Filipinos manifested in this citation of Travel + Leisure that included our Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay in their prestigious list,” expressed by Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco.

Read more at: https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/best-islands-in-the-world-2022

18/07/2022

The latest in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.

18/07/2022

📢 news for international travelers coming into Korea!😮
Mandatory PCR Test after arrival will be shorten to 1 day after arrival starting July 25!🧐
Make sure to check all the changes before visiting!😉

💠 Travel News: https://bit.ly/3PgqsmE

14/07/2022

READ: DOT lauds Boracay's inclusion in TIME's 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022

The Department of Tourism (DOT) hails the inclusion of Boracay Island among TIME's 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in 2022.

“The DOT affirms its pride and honor as Boracay Island once again proved its allure as a tourist haven. Such recognition will surely help us attain our goal of regaining our position in the global market," Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said.

“Surely, the Philippines has a multitude of sites and tourism activities that we could offer to the world. And, in addition to natural resources, we look forward as well to developing and promoting the talents of our people and the products that have potential for national and global marketability," she added.

Boracay Island joins other world-famous destinations and natural wonders on the list, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Seoul in Korea, and Doha in Qatar, among others.

In 2018, a six-month closure of the island was imposed by the previous administration to make way for rehabilitation and redevelopment initiatives.

“Then the pandemic struck, and the Philippines closed its borders, halting even domestic tourism to Boracay. It took a severe toll on the local economy, but the silver lining was that this 4-sq.-mi. speck in the Visayas island chain had proper time to truly recover. As of February 2022, international visitors can finally revel in this revamped, recuperated, natural playground after what was effectively a three-year convalescence. Locals report the return of flora and fauna, like sea turtles, and hospitality has come back just as spectacularly,” wrote Charlie Campbell of TIME.

“Through collaboration between the DOT central and regional offices, relevant national government agencies, the local government units, and the private sector, we will exert all efforts to put in the limelight not only the country's premier tourist destinations like Boracay, but also other places of interest in the country which may not have been given equal focus and attention in the past," Secretary Frasco said.

In coming up with its list of 50 World’s Greatest Places for 2022, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, putting focus on places "offering new and exciting experiences."

25/05/2022

Starting on June 1.

20/05/2022

KOREA🇰🇷

14/05/2022

GOOD NEWS 📣📣📣
JAPAN is now ready to accept Tourist again!

14/05/2022

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10/05/2022

Thank you po. 🙏🏼🇵🇭

08/05/2022

05/05/2022

Welcome to the official page of the Philippines Department of Tourism.

30/04/2022

05/04/2022

The resumption came after the government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) lifted the ban on the entry of passengers from nine countries, including the Philippines, to the Hong Kong International Airport. https://bit.ly/3J4jZHg

31/03/2022

•https://boracayinformer.com/boracay-aklan-news/boracay-island-received-almost-500-foreign-tourists-starting-march-1/

Almost 500 foreign tourists visited the shores of Boracay Island starting from March 1 to 11, 2022.

24/03/2022

All vaccinated travellers can enter Singapore 🇸🇬 without quarantine from April 1, no need for VTL flights.

•https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/all-vaccinated-travellers-to-be-allowed-to-enter-spore-without-quarantine-no-more-need-for-designated-flights-vtls-replaced?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STIG&utm_source=Instagram

The pre-departure test two days before departure will remain in place for now. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

20/03/2022

Inspired to show off the new face of the island to tourists, the Department of Tourism is launching new experiences in Boracay once tourism restarts.

17/03/2022

The demand came as the airline trade body revealed that recovery in domestic and international air travel slowed at the start of the new year due to travel restrictions imposed following the emergence of Omicron last November.

•https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/air/iata-chief-calls-for-removal-of-mask-mandates-on-flights?fbclid=IwAR2a8Sc4HKNGMkthoQl0E05vylnbVKmPN9L9GrnymJ4NLHApFarmQdTSd9Q

Rule ‘no longer makes sense’

17/03/2022

Walk-in applicants eligible to avail of the passport courtesy lane will be accommodated in all consular offices nationwide starting March 16, the DFA announced.

READ: https://inq.news/DFAopen

11/03/2022

•https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Travel-News/Corporate-Travel/Business-travel-is-slowly-but-surely-picking-up-speed

GBTA’s new survey shows that employees are ready to travel, and there’s optimism in the air as corporate travel bookings make a steady return.

09/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Starting March 14, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will allow courtesy lane walk-in passport applicants, including overseas Filipino work...

07/03/2022

Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and more scale back on travel restraints in a move to achieve normalcy as soon as possible.
•https://www.travelweekly-asia.com/Destination-Travel/More-countries-ease-Covid-travel-restrictions?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TWAedaily&fbclid=IwAR11udyxGENiwQhtW9RX5gz4h8z0aU6Ff6yOVsyNfzmLChbe6CJIDcJLJ7E

Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and more scale back on travel restraints in a move to achieve normalcy as soon as possible.