Travel & Tourism
PHILEXPORT pushes greener farm tourism for exports
Farm tourism could become an unlikely but powerful driver of climate-resilient Philippine exports, according to the head of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT), as global buyers tighten sustainability standards across supply chains.
DOT drives to attract South Korean tourists back
The Philippines is doubling down on South Korean travelers, with the Department of Tourism leading a full-throttle campaign to reclaim its crown as the top overseas destination.
DOT drives action of farm tourism
Fresh from unveiling the Farm Tourism Strategic Action Plan (FTSAP) 2026–2031, the government is shifting focus from policy design to execution, aiming to translate the roadmap into tangible gains for farmers and rural communities.
GTBA urges visa-free access to Japan, South Korea
Filipino travelers could soon breeze into Japan and South Korea with just a click. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) is pushing Philippine authorities and foreign embassies to allow holders of valid US or Canada tourist visas to apply online for instant visas to the two Asian destinations.
TIEZA wars travel tax removal could hurt Philippine tourism
The proposed removal of the P1,620 travel tax is raising alarms in the Philippine tourism sector as the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) says critical infrastructure projects could face serious funding gaps.
