Travel & Tourism
DOT refocuses tourism push amid constraints
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is sharpening its global promotions strategy, refocusing its tourism push toward emerging and high-value markets as it tempers expectations amid budget limitations, infrastructure gaps, and air connectivity constraints.
Hong Kong blends tradition and entertainment for Year of the Horse
Just a short flight from the Philippines, Hong Kong is marking the Year of the Horse with one of Asia’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations, blending age-old traditions with large-scale entertainment that draws both culture lovers and holiday shoppers.
Tourism stays afloat amid global crosswinds
Philippine tourism proved more resilient than raw arrival figures suggest in 2025, cushioning the economy and protecting jobs despite mounting global and domestic pressures.
PAL layovers become Manila mini city-adventures
Foreign tourists transiting through Manila on Philippine Airlines can now step beyond the terminal, as the Department of Tourism rolls out its Transit Tours for PAL passengers, turning long layovers into curated city experiences.
Manila’s visa-free gamble: Will Chinese visitors return?
The Philippines has opened its doors wider to Chinese tourists with a new policy granting 14-day visa-free entry—but the real question is whether travelers from the world’s largest and most dynamic tourism market will actually walk through.
