Genting’s planned domestic cruise program in the Philippines, in partnership with the Department of Tourism, had to be called off after it declared bankruptcty in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

DOT’s cruise project on hold after HK cruise line declares bankruptcy

Visitor arrivals, 45 percent of them balikbayans (returning Filipinos with foreign visas), since February 10 reached over 7,000 because travelers found the entry requirements of the Philippines easy enough.

Ease of entry: Visitor arrivals reach over 7k in 5 days

Tourism industry, one of the hardest hit during the pandemic, is eager to bounce back.

WTTC ends successfully leaving hope for the travel industry

As Metro Manila and Rizal continue to be under Alert Level 1 until May 15, more establishments open at malls. 

CINEMAS OPEN IN SM SAN MATEO

Visitor arrivals since February 10 rose to 215,831 surpassing the arrivals for the whole year of 2021. About 41 percent were Filipino balikbayans, the Department of Tourism reported.

Tourist arrivals since February surpass whole of 2021

All vaccination statuses are welcome but you might have to sit alone for the rides.

Enchanted Kingdom, Star City to open this month!

Make sure you have secured your vaccination certificate from the VaxCert.ph website before registering for the tourist pass.

Sorsogon reopens Donsol’s famous whale watching

For the DPWH, the bridge will be “one of newest landmarks in Manila with its iconic basket-handle tied steel arch” and serve about 30,000 vehicles daily.

New attraction! Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to open this Holy Week 

The tourism department in the region is seeking help from volunteer divers for the revival of the famed diving activities in the province of Southern Leyte which has suffered major blow more than two months ago during the onslaught of typhoon Odette.

'Volunteer' divers needed to revive tourism in S. Leyte

Delegates of the World Travel and Tourism Council talk about plans to energize and reinvigorate global tourism following over two years of doldrum caused by lockdowns from COVID 19.

WTTC PRESSCON AT MARRIOT

Enchanted Kingdom, Star City to open this month! photo ABS-CBN News

DOT’s cruise project on hold after HK cruise line declares bankruptcy photo Forbes

New attraction! Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to open this Holy Week  photo Top Gear Philippines

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Tourist arrivals since February surpass whole of 2021 photo CNN Philippines

Ease of entry Visitor arrivals reach over 7k in 5 days photo Philippine Star

WTTC ends successfully leaving hope for the travel industry photo WTTC

Sorsogon reopens Donsol’s famous whale watching photo Bicol Philippines

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