The growth of homestays is becoming a notable trend in the Philippines, especially in rural and island regions where traditional hotels are scarce. 

DOT supports homestay businesses in Biliran

Three local government units in Eastern Visayas have received a total of eight awards at the recently-concluded  2025 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) Pearl Awards in Baguio City.

3 EV LGUs bag tourism awards

Samar Island's highest peak is now being considered as a possible magnet for mountaineers and eco-tourists.

Mt. Huraw: New mountaineering destination

Catbalogan City, Samar — The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) has taken a significant step toward improving its service quality by training its frontline personnel in the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), an initiative spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT).

NMP Elevates Service Standards Through Filipino Brand of Service Excellence Training

Ngayong nagbalik na ang sigla ng turismo sa Calabarzon region matapos ang Covid-19 pandemic, muling hinikayat ng Department of Tourism (DOT) ang mga paaralan na bigyang-prayoridad ang mga yamang kultural ng rehiyon sa kanilang mga sariling excursion o field trip.

Edutourism, isinusulong sa Calabarzon

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Eastern Visayas has reported a significant rise in tourism rates in Eastern Visayas, with Samar province accounting for the highest percentage of visitor arrivals.

Boosting EV Tourism

Want to explore Eastern Visayas but don't know where to start?

DOT launches 'One Visayas' tourism circuit

Driven by the passion to let future generations witness the beauty of the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently unveiled a series of murals that featured not only breathtaking tourist sites across the country but also its rich natural wonders.

DOT Unveils Murals Featuring PH’s Rich Biodiversity

Inopacan, Leyte  breaks ground on its first-ever Tourist Rest Area (TRA), led by DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco. The TRA will feature clean restrooms, a lounge, charging stations, a tourist info desk, dining spots, and a pasalubong center. 

A milestone for Leyte.

Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, the first and only “world-class” theme park in the Philippines, capped off 2024 with awards from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Department of Education (DepEd).

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