The Department of Tourism on Friday, December 5, didn’t just tap the global culinary world on the shoulder—it grabbed it by the lapels and declared, “Fasten your seatbelts. The Philippines is serving greatness.”
The Philippines made a confident entrance at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025 in Dubai, its first-ever participation in one of the industry’s most influential gatherings.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it will begin twice-weekly flights between Manila and Palau (Koror) starting March 29, 2026. The new route expands PAL’s reach in the Pacific and gives travelers easier access to Palau’s well-known diving spots, lagoons, and coral reefs.
The new direct link offered by VietJet between Manila and Ho Chi Minh City is expected to turbocharge tourism and business ties between the Philippines and Vietnam, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
The 16th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, wrapped up successfully in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan and generated more than P130 million in sales leads.