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22/01/2025

🏞 Investing in the Future of Travel
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22/01/2025

🌟 Take Your PARTH: Elevate Your Professional Journey! 🌍✨

Embark on a transformative experience with the Philippine Association of Researchers for Tourism and Hospitality (PARTH) and join a vibrant network of professionals and researchers. PARTH supports you at every stage of your career, helping you gain exposure, enhance your skills, and deepen your knowledge in tourism and hospitality. Together, let’s build a strong professional identity and bridge the gap between academe and industry through research.

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Our membership is OPEN to all tourism and hospitality researchers from the academe and the industry. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your journey, PARTH provides opportunities for collaboration, growth, and development.

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As a member, you will enjoy:
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Be part of PARTH and unlock opportunities for growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry. Let’s shape the future of research together! 💡🤝

22/01/2025

As a PHILTOA member, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits:

✨Industry insights
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Join the community shaping Philippine tourism! Learn more at philtoa.com

21/01/2025

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𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

In a significant milestone for Philippine tourism, The Philippines represented by Secretary of Tourism Christina Garcia Frasco formally accepted the chairmanship of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 during a ceremonial handover held at the Johor International Convention Center on January 20, 2025. The symbolic gavel was handed over by Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, marking The Philippines' commitment to host this prestigious event.

The ATF is set to include the highly anticipated ASEAN Tourism Ministers’ Meeting, which will convene in the province of Cebu in January 2026.

Meanwhile, the preparatory meetings leading to the most prestigious gathering in ASEAN will be held in Manila and Boracay.

During her remarks at the "Love the Philippines Night”, Secretary Frasco expressed an enthusiastic invitation to fellow ASEAN nations and partners.

“𝘈𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘕 2026, 𝘐 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 29𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘕 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴’ 𝘔𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘣𝘶 𝘰𝘯 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 2026. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯,” Secretary Frasco said.

She highlighted the warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people, along with the rich culture and stunning natural beauty that Cebu has to offer.

In her speech, Secretary Frasco emphasized that Cebu is 𝘢 “𝘊𝘦𝘣𝘶 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 — 𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦”.

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘚𝘌𝘈𝘕 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭,” she added.

The closing ceremony of ATF 2025 was attended by hundreds of delegates from around the globe, including tourism leaders and players from ASEAN member states, as well as Japan, Russia, China, and India, marking a significant gathering of tourism stakeholders in the region.

Aside from the ASEAN meetings, a TRAVEX trade show, and various conferences will also be hosted by the Philippines as part of the ATF 2026.

21/01/2025

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗿𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗮

21/01/2025

A PHILIPPINES NATIONAL TREASURE: BALINSASAYAO TWIN LAKES: A NEW ASEAN HERITAGE PARK 🌿

NOTE: The photos shown are representations based on existing images of the location.

The Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, located in Negros Oriental, has been recognized as one of the newest additions to the prestigious ASEAN Heritage Parks list. 

This breathtaking natural gem joins two other Philippine sites in showcasing the country’s commitment to protecting biodiversity and promoting sustainable tourism.

Out of the five newly designated ASEAN Heritage Parks, three are proudly from the Philippines, further highlighting the nation’s ecological treasures and efforts in conservation.

Known for its serene twin lakes, rich wildlife, and lush forests, Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park offers visitors a tranquil escape while serving as a sanctuary for many endemic species.

This recognition underscores the importance of preserving the park’s natural beauty for future generations.

Note: The photos shown are representations based on existing images of the location.

14/01/2025

The Philippine Airlines was named as one of the most "on-time" airlines in the Asia Pacific, according to aviation analytics site Cirium.

Check the comments for the full story.

14/01/2025

Congratulations to the newly elected officers!!!

13/01/2025

Our hearts go out to all those affected by the Palisades Fire in California including our Member Visit California.

13/01/2025

13/01/2025

🌟 Dreaming of a PhD in Hospitality, Tourism, Transport, or Events? Surrey Business School is offering fully funded PhD studentships! 🌟

📍 With programs supported by the South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc), Dual PhD with Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Techne DTP, there’s a wide range of funding options for social sciences, arts, and humanities enthusiasts. Dive deep into research with top-tier guidance and a vibrant community.

🗓️ Deadlines:

17 Jan for Techne

20 Jan for SEDarc & Surrey-HKPU Dual PhD

🔍 Learn more and connect with our researchers to discuss your research interests!

Don't miss this chance to shape the future of hospitality and tourism! 🚀

02/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from TIBFI! 🎉

As we welcome the new year, we at the Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI) express our gratitude for the unwavering support of our members, partners, and stakeholders.

2025 marks another opportunity for us to champion innovation, collaboration, and growth in the tourism and hospitality industry. Together, let us continue to build a stronger workforce, foster harmonious human-machine collaboration, and advance sustainability in our beloved industry.

Here’s to a year of success, resilience, and new milestones! 🌟

24/12/2024

🎄 Merry Christmas from TIBFI! 🎄

This season, let us remember the true essence of Christmas—love, generosity, and unity. As we celebrate, may we also share our blessings and bring joy to those in need.

Wishing you all a meaningful and joyful Christmas filled with hope and gratitude. Let’s continue to work together for a brighter future! 🎁✨

21/12/2024

TIBFI 2024 Christmas Party. 🎉

Thank you so much UP Asian Institute of Tourism for generously hosting us! 🥰

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Part 2

20/12/2024

TIBFI 2024 Christmas Party. 🎉

Thank you so much UP Asian Institute of Tourism for generously hosting us! 🥰

Merry Christmas, everyone!

20/12/2024

HRAP Holds its Momentous 2024 General Membership Meeting

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) successfully held its General Membership Meeting (GMM) on December 3, 2024, at the luxurious Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, themed as “Transformative Digitalization in Hospitality”. This highly anticipated event brought together key players from the hospitality and tourism industries, with HUAWEI Philippines as the co-presenter and sponsored by ANSSIL Co. Ltd. and PMFTC.

https://www.hrap.org.ph/news-update/decgmm2024

20/12/2024