#TravelAsJuan with Airbnb to the Philippines’ top beach and diving destinations

Rediscover the country’s top destinations from the 28th World Travel Awards with these beautiful Airbnb Stays hosted by passionate local Superhosts

Known for its pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots, the Philippines once again stood out after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year’s leading beach and diving destination in Asia.

Following the easing of travel restrictions, some of the country’s top beach destinations including Boracay, Siargao, and El Nido have already reopened to local travellers. Filipinos are already making plans for their next trip to popular hotspots Panglao, Anda, Balicasag, Anilao, Malapascua, Moalboal, and Puerto Galera.

DOT puts a spotlight on the Pampanga-Clark-Cebu City Interregional Tour

The newly built Clark International Airport Terminal 2.
Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism Region 3

With the easing of restrictions on leisure travel, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has started to promote the various tourism circuits that it had been developing throughout the year. One of these is the Pampanga-Clark-Cebu City interregional tour that involves a diverse set of tourism attractions and experiences and their respective award-winning international airports.

“We have been ramping up our efforts to vaccinate our tourism workers so that we restore confidence in people to travel again. Now, with the resumption of leisure travel, we are encouraging tourists to visit destinations that have a high number of fully vaccinated tourism workers,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat.

Ortigas Malls promoting the power of community this holiday with fundraising concert, night market, loyalty program

It’s officially the holidays and Ortigas Malls welcomes back its guests with meaningful and genuine experiences perfect for the cool, festive atmosphere, by launching its heartwarming holiday event of the year, the Christmas with the Stars online fundraising concert.

As the local entertainment and performance industry continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic, Ortigas Malls teamed up with the Kilabotitos—Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion—to create a fundraiser for the benefit of the Independent Production Workers Group (IPWG).

Elevate your next virtual event in the ‘new normal’ at Smart Araneta Coliseum and New Frontier Theater

When it comes to entertainment and sporting events, two places instantly come to mind—the Smart Araneta Coliseum, and the New Frontier Theater. Both strategically situated in Araneta City at the very heart of Metro Manila, these venues have become favorite go-to leisure spots through the years. 

Since its opening in 1960, the Smart Araneta Coliseum has been a fixture of Filipino culture. Countless memorial events took place at the Big Dome. From some of the biggest athletic events (like the world-renowned 1975 Thrilla in Manila to local favorites like PBA and UAAP/NCAA collegiate games), to the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas pageant (which is being staged in the Big Dome since 1964), up to the highly anticipated concerts of big celebrities (like Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Super Junior, among others), the Smart Araneta Coliseum in considered the place to be.

Airbnb encourages Pinoys to #TravelAsJuan, as travel searches surge for beachside and nature destinations near Metro Manila

New Airbnb data shows spike in domestic demand for stays after recent easing of travel restrictions; trending destinations include Zambales, Batangas and Tagaytay

More Filipinos are searching for getaways lasting a week or longer, at family-friendly villas and bed and breakfasts

Airbnb today launched its new #TravelAsJuan campaign that aims to energize the Philippines’s tourism recovery throughout the remainer of 2021 and beyond. As part of the campaign, the company is encouraging Filipinos to rediscover their country with their loved ones, while celebrating unique stays and hidden gems across the nation. The #TravelAsJuan campaign also aligns with the Department of Tourism’s 2022 plan to rebuild a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive domestic tourism industry

PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards

Panglao Island, located in Bohol Sea in
Central Visayas,is a famous tourist
 destination known for its white sand
 beaches and world-class diving sites.
Photo courtesy of the Department of Tourism.

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) announced today that the Philippines is, once again, Asia's leading beach destination and Asia’s leading dive destination at the 28th World Travel Awards (WTA). 

“We are elated that the country’s pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots have once again been cited as the best in Asia by the prestigious 2021 World Travel Awards. We share this recognition with our tourism stakeholders, local government units, partner agencies, and all Filipinos who have been helping us promote our country’s attractions, products, and culture,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat. 

This is the Philippines’ fifth time to win Asia's Leading Beach Destination and the third time in a row since 2019 to win the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination award.  

LRT-1 unveils virtual ikotMNL train ride video for National Tourism Week

As the Philippines gears up for recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and gradually improves quarantine restrictions in some areas, many are already eager to tap into their strong desire to travel and bring back a sense of normalcy to their daily lives.

Private operator of LRT-1 Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is one with the country and the rest of the world in recognizing the role of tourism and economic activities in achieving inclusive growth.

To cap off the National Tourism Week celebrated every year, LRMC has released the ikotMNL train ride video featuring a virtual tour of points of interest near LRT-1 stations.  The virtual tour begins at Roosevelt Station all the way to Baclaran Station. The video was produced in partnership with Cities: Skylines content creator Gilbert Roy Alva whose Gilbert Plays YouTube Channel has been active for the past five years.