The first-ever Northern Iloilo Tourism Summit, which aims to thresh out major challenges and plan possible actions to promote sustainable tourism in the Fifth District of Iloilo, is scheduled on March 16-17, 2020. Congressman Raul ‘Boboy’ Tupas said that the preparations are…Read More »
Iloilo City was once again recognized as one of the cleanest urban centers and top tourist destinations in Southeast Asia! ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) handed out the Clean Tourist City Award 2020-2022 to Iloilo in a ceremony held in Brunei…Read More »
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has earmarked a total of PHP340.7 million for Iloilo’s tourism infrastructure development through the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA). “TIEZA made sure that the Province of Iloilo will have our steadfast support in terms of…Read More »
The Department of Tourism Region VI in partnership with the Province of Guimaras, assures the public that more projects and activities are set under the OpIan #LoveGuimaras Assistance Package (OLAP) for 2020 to strengthen the island’s tourism industry. DOT Region VI Director…Read More »
Three convention centers are being planned to be built in Iloilo City, a boost to its position as premier economic hotspot. Mayor Jerry P. Trenas stressed the welcome development affirmed the city’s potentials as prime MICE destination for Meetings, Incentive travels, Conventions…Read More »
The Department of Tourism Region VI in coordination with the Province of Guimaras, Local Government Units and stakeholders plans to launch the 1st Guimaras Umbrella Festival on November 9, 2019. DOT VI will provide 1,000 umbrellas for motorbancas in Buenavista and Jordan,…Read More »
Iloilo City is proving its worth to be called among cleanest urban centers and top tourism destinations in the Southeast Asian region. Iloilo City is vying for the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Standard Award (ACTCS) of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…Read More »
Massive promotions paid off as Iloilo City attracted the highest tourist arrivals in Western Visayas in 2018. Iloilo City posted 1,242,087 total arrivals including 1,154,550 domestic visitors; 70,787 foreign guests, and 16,750 Overseas Filipinos last year. Department of Tourism Region 6 recorded…Read More »
“Only compliant establishments can open when Boracay reopens”, this was one of the highlights of the collective position of Boracay Stakeholders Core Group during a meeting with Department of Tourism Undersecretary Arturo P. Boncato recently. The meeting aims to gather collective plans…Read More »
“How ready are your tourism attractions and services?”, this is the challenge of the Department of Tourism Region VI Regional Director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas to the tourism officers of the Province of Antique during the recently concluded Northern Antique Cruise Tourism…Read More »