Arabian Travel Market will begin from May 9 to 12, 2022 in line new Monday-to-Friday working week. Taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), the revised dates are expected to complement international markets, majority of which also follow the Monday-to-Friday working week. Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian …
Read More »11 million visit Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai has recorded 10,836,389 visitors as on January 24, 2022, catalysed by a magical new musical from Indian stars Shekhar Kapur and A.R. Rahman, plus a series of high-profile events as part of the first Global Goals Week to be organised outside United Nations in New York. Visitors …
Read More »DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10
The Philippines will start to accept fully-vaccinated foreign leisure travelers from visa-free countries beginning February 10. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat made the announcement today January 28 (Friday) after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) approved the proposal of the Department of Tourism (DOT). “We …
Read More »Booster shots for fully vaccinated tourism workers commences
The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Wednesday (January 12) that fully vaccinated tourism workers are now receiving booster shots as an added protection against the heightened threat of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the country, and with most regions already attaining above 90 percent vaccination rates among active and eligible …
Read More »DOT trains over 30,000 tourism professionals amid pandemic
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has trained over 30,000 tourism professionals, surpassing its targets for such in 2021. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat expressed her satisfaction with the latest numbers noting their continued commitment to support the tourism industry towards its recovery and sustainability. “Through these training programs, the DOT is …
Read More »Ushering in a new era of tourism
Travel and tourism sectors are important to any country’s economy. In the UAE, its contribution to the GDP is forecast to be AED 264.5 billion (US$72 billion) in 2027. Expo 2020 and the UAE’s effective COVID-19 management have been central to the country’s tourism industry. In Dubai, the Department of …
Read More »A luxurious sojourn in Hokkaido
If you are looking for a relaxing post-lockdown vacation, Hokkaido is the place to go for a holistic holiday experience. Discover a world of breathtaking beauty, unique culinary experiences, storied heritage, and endless adventures on Japan’s northernmost island. It is Japan’s largest and most fascinating prefecture, covering roughly a quarter …
Read More »A Magical Christmas at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets
Christmas is the time of spreading love and happiness with the joy of giving. These are exactly the sentiments at McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, Europe’s leading owner, developer, and manager of designer outlets. The sparkling lights, ornament-laden Christmas trees and loads of shopping all await customers at the designer outlets. The …
Read More »DOT launches website with exclusive travel deals for Balikbayans
As the Department of Tourism (DOT) launches the balikan.ph website – a one-stop shop for Balikbayan-exclusive promos with up to 50 per cent off hotel and resort rates and worry-free, value-for-money vacation packages – big discounts and great deals from airlines, accommodation establishments, tour operators, and travel agencies await Balikbayans …
Read More »Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu bags UNWTO best tourism village award
The United Nations World Tourism Organization awarded a local suburb the Best Tourism Village Award following successful tourism promotion among local communities. The Philippine Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, expressed her delight at the latest development, commending the “remarkable work” of the local community in Bojo through …
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