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DOT looks into violating resorts
By John Clifford Lintao THE Department of Tourism is looking at the possibility of slapping sanctions to resorts found to have violated community quarantine protocols amid viral photos of a large group gathering in a Batangas resort. DOT also hinted at legal actions over the proliferation of fake COVID-19 test results, citing reports that many…
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Ilocos Sur to open province to tourists mid-November
By Mar T. Supnad THE provincial government of Ilocos Sur is finally opening the province to tourists by mid November, says Governor Ryan Singson. However, the early phase of the move to jumpstart tourism activities in Ilocos Sur, would only be available and open to visitors coming from Luzon. Singson, who made the announcement after…
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Boracay hotels offer discounts to lure in tourists
By Fernan Angeles THE re-opening of the Boracay Island doesn’t seem enough to get the world-famous white sand beaches of Boracay jumpstart economic activities in Aklan. As such, the provincial government took radical steps if only to attract tourists to consider visiting the island, which for many years was considered among the best tourist destinations.…
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Bohol tourism to re-open in October
By John Clifford Lintao ASIDE from the world renowned Boracay Island, which is famous for its white sand beaches, a top Palace official also hinted at an imminent re-opening of tourist spots in Bohol “I understand Bohol might be opening soon, within the month of October, if I’m not mistaken. So unti-unti naman pong nagbubukas…
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PHL among top destinations after pandemic
By Fernan Angeles AS soon as the pandemic scare is over, expect an influx of tourists coming into the country after months being confined at home. With travel restrictions already lifted by then, Jayne Forrester, Director of International Development said data compiled by their web portal Official-esta.com showed the Philippines making it in the list…
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Villar identifies growth areas under new normal
Activities and travel related to agriculture and environment, according to Senator Cynthia Villar, will be the new growth areas and will provide the impetus to revive travel and tourism, one of the most adversely affected sectors by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “We all know that the ongoing lockdowns all over the country and the world…