Travel & Tourism
Gen Z ber-months domestic Airbnb searches jump 25%, leading travel uptick
Airbnb Inc. reported a nearly 25 percent rise in Gen Z domestic search interest for ber-months check-ins, signaling strong early travel demand from younger Filipinos as the season begins.
DOT taps Newport, Klook to widen tourism reach
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expanding its tourism playbook beyond traditional destination marketing, partnering with Newport World Resorts and travel platform Klook to strengthen entertainment tourism, boost domestic travel, and give more Philippine destinations a global digital storefront.
Visayas hotel boom draws global brands
The Visayas is emerging as the Philippines’ busiest hotel investment market outside Metro Manila, with international brands lining up projects in Cebu, Bohol, Bacolod,...
PTAA warns visa misuse could tighten travel rules
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is urging Filipinos and travel agencies to practice truthful and responsible travel, warning that the misuse of tourist visas could lead to tighter requirements and greater immigration scrutiny for legitimate travelers.
Regional travel fair in BARMM drives ₱46.9M leads, showcases culture and investment potential
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines successfully gathered tourism stakeholders, industry buyers, and the public for the 18th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), held August 14–16, 2026, at the Alnor Hotel and Convention Center here.
