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2012:
President Aquino Pitches Tourism Slogan to attract Tourists
Assuming his role as the country’s top salesman, the President proudly declared that aviation training, sightseeing, and investment opportunities are more fun in the Philippines.
The President mentioned the country’s “more fun” tourism slogan thrice in his speech during the groundbreaking rites of the $50-million Philippine Academy for Aviation Training (PAAT), operated by Cebu Pacific Air and the Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE), at the Clark economic zone.
Philippines Government Focused on Regaining Category 1 Under FAA
The government expects positive results in its bid to regain the Philippines’s Category 1 status with the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in the coming months, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said on Tuesday.
2011:
The Philippines Tourism Banner Sails Proudly at World Travel Market (WTM) 2011
The four day trade show which ran from November 7-10 is one of the biggest in the world and attracts the major players in the tourism industry all over the globe. This year, the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London marked its presence with a 153 square meter exhibition stand located at the entrance hall together with other big players. Once again, the beautiful colours of the Philippines stand grabbed the attention of visitors with its unique boat structure, sea-blue carpet with fish imprints, lush tropical plants, a parade of orchids and amazing lanterns made of capiz shells. All display collaborated perfectly with the warm Filipino smiles to showcase the Philippines’ best tourist attractions.
The Philippines Takes Centre Stage at the Lord Mayor's Show
The Philippine Embassy together with the Department of Tourism in London invites all Filipinos in the United Kingdom and British friends of the Philippines to come out and support the Philippines' participation in the Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday, 12 November 2011 from 10h00 to 14h30.
Lonely Planet's Best in Travel Reader's Choice Award 2012: Philippine Gets Voted Top 4th Country Destination
Each year, Lonely Planet publishes its Best in Travel picks for the top destinations of the coming year. The result lists the Philippines as its top 4 country destination receiving 10 percent of the total vote
Philippine-British Friendship Day
Relations between Filipinos and the British date back to the early 16th century when the Europeans started their exploration of Southeast Asia. Much of the British influence was on Panay Island where Nicholas Loney established the sugar industry and served as the British Vice Consul in Iloilo from 1856 to 1866.
The Philippines has its Most Successful Dive Show Yet
The Philippines has again proven its position as one of the top diving destinations for the British market following its highly successful participation at the recent Dive Show in Birmingham last 22-23 October 2011.
Inquiries came fast and many of the divers saying that they now prefer the Philippines over other destinations due to its unbeatable value for money and the wide extent of underwater offerings.
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Win a Trip to the Philippines with Cathay Pacific
Right on the heels of the Ariara Island in Palawan feature on the travel section of the Evening Standard earlier this week, the Philippines is once again showcased on the broadsheet today.
This time around, Evening Standard is featuring the "Taste of Cathay Pacific" competition with round-trip tickets to Cebu in Philippines up for grabs.
200 Tour Operators from 18 Countries to join the Philippine Travel Exchange
MANILA, Philippines - Some 200 travel agents from 18 countries are joining the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2011 to do business with the various sectors of the local tourism industry. Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said this large foreign delegation would make PHITEX 2011 one of its biggest in more than 10 years.
“The foreign travel agents will check out which of our tourism destinations, products and services they can offer to their clients in their home countries, effectively making them our industry marketers all over the world,” Lim said.
Philippines Flies High at the 2011 British Birdwatching Fair
Every year, Birdfair provides an excellent venue for the Philippines to promote its birding and wildlife offerings to all nature enthusiasts. The demand from birdwatchers is growing year by year as evident by the bird tour operators already featuring the country in their packages. More independent tours are also lined up, based on the number of inquiries received from individuals and groups looking for local guides and handlers who could assist them.
Philippine Telcos invest P75M in Tourism
SMART Communications Inc., and Globe Telecom Inc. are investing a total P75 million this year to support the various marketing campaigns of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to boost domestic travel and foreign tourist arrivals.
Philippines Gets Diving Thumbs Up
Foreign and local participants to the First Philippine Dive Seafari raved about the success of the project and thanked the Department of Tourism (DoT) for the privilege of experiencing the center of marine biodiversity in the world up-close.
Scientists have discovered 300 new species, including 200 new marine invertebrates, 11 new fish, and 40 new spiders
The six-week expedition of 35 US and Filipino experts led by the California Academy of Sciences discovered 200 new marine invertebrates, 11 new fish, and at least 40 new spiders.
Philippines: Eternal happy hour on the white sand beach which will never burn your feet by Carol McGiffin
The only thing I knew about the Philippines was that the wife of a former president famously owned a lot of shoes. I probably couldn’t even have pointed to the islands on a map.
But now, thanks to my brother, who got a job there two years ago, I know more, I’ve been there and I can’t believe I left it so long.
Remote and unspoilt Philippines, the ideal lair for Dragon James Caan
The Philippines attracted us because they seemed so unspoilt. On previous holidays we had been to exotic Indian Ocean island destinations such as the Maldives - but this time I wanted to step outside the normal commercial holiday options.
Win a Holiday of a Lifetime to the Philippines on Travel Channel
The Philippines Department of Tourism London is currently offering a 10-day trip to experience the unique flavors of Manila, Cebu and Bohol.
Tourism Chief Looks to Build International Airports, Destinations
Just as the country bids goodbye to the summer season, Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said during his first press briefing on Monday key infrastructure projects such as building international airports and developing new destinations will help fix the country’s bad tourism image.
Life at the Edge of Verde Island
This is the most amazing place I have ever been in my 30 years of research. We are situated in Mabini, southern Luzon, at the edge of the Verde Island Passage, studying the marine biodiversity of this center of the center of species richness in the Indo-Pacific region. Each day starts with a series of dives, and ends in night dives that further reveal nocturnal denizens of the passage.
DOT expects more than 3.75M tourists in 2011
In an interview on ANC's “Dateline Philippines Weekend,” Tourism Assistant Secretary Chicoy Enerio said his office is working with other agencies to have more access to various destinations by developing more domestic airports and attracting more airline investors.
Philippines, the Destination of Choice During the Dive Travel Show in Madrid
The two-day event saw massive crowd interest for everything Philippines from start to finish. Enough inquiries, meetings, bookings for a typical 3-day event were conducted on the first day alone as reported by partners, Atlantis Dive Resorts, Buceo Filipinas, Sampaguita Resort and Sirangan Beach Resort. Even 20 minutes after the show closed on Saturday, visitors were still flocking to the booth with inquiries on the different dive destinations in the country.
Philippines Tourism Driven Forward at the 2011 PATA Exchange
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London joined Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Exchange held at the prestigious Lansdowne Club in Mayfair on 14 March 2011. The event proved to be highly successful considering it was PDOT London's first-time participation.
Philippines marks its first ever participation at the Destinations Holiday and Travel Show in Birmingham
The Philippines signified another milestone in its first ever participation at the Destinations Holiday and Travel Show in Birmingham, held last 04-06 March 2011.
Tourism: Our Next Growth Industry
THE report of the Bureau of Immigration that 3.4 million foreign nationals visited our country from January to December 2010 is a bit of good news that confirms what many of us have long believed—that our country has both the potential and the capability to become a major tourist destination.
Philippines at the Destinations, the Holiday and Travel Show 2011
The Philippines had a successful participation at the recently held Destinations Holiday and Travel Show at Earls Court last 3-6 February 2011.
Philippines hailed as ‘country to explore’ in 2011 by the Irish Times
The Philippines was recently cited as the “country to explore” in 2011 by Ireland’s leading newspaper, The Irish Times.
President Aquino: Vote for Underground River in the new Seven Wonders of Nature
President Aquino urged Filipinos to just use their cell phone load to vote for the Puerto Princesa Underground River to be included in the new Seven Wonders of Nature rather than send senseless text messages.
Manila to host PATA Travel Mart 2012
The Philippines successfully won the bid over other strong contenders in the running. Manila hosted the very first PATA Travel Mart back in 1978, where over 300 delegates assembled to experience Asia Pacific’s first industry trade event. After more than three decades PATA Travel Mart still remains one of Asia Pacific’s leading travel shows, regularly attracting 1,000 delegates while still maintaining an exclusive B2B professional trade only format.
Philippines Department of Tourism Adopts New Tack in Local Promotions
The Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has set its sights on sustainable ways of promoting local tourism, starting by showcasing festivities in Metro Manila in the first quarter.
Eastern Visayas Bullish on Tourism Growth
TACLOBAN CITY -- The Tourism department’s regional office here is optimistic of getting more visitors this year, with the firming up and implementation of plans to develop and market the six tourism development areas (TDAs) in Eastern Visayas.
Open skies set for Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga and Laoag
THE government will this week declare an open-skies policy in Davao, Cebu, Zamboanga and Laoag, exposing those secondary destinations to more competition from foreign airlines, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa said Tuesday.
Here comes Air Asia Philippines
Air Asia is set to conquer the Philippines with Air Asia Philippines in the third quarter of 2011.
After setting up joint ventures in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Southeast Asia's biggest budget carrier Air Asia is now launching Air Asia Philippines.
Philippines Government Readies Air Talks with 5 Countries this Year
THE Philippine air panel is set to hold bilateral talks with at least five countries this year, an official of the Civil Aeronautics Board said. Carmelo Arcilla, CAB executive director said the governments of Japan, Hong Kong and Myanmar are interested in holding negotiations for greater access this year.
Expanded Mactan-Cebu airport to open in November
MACTAN, Cebu, Philippines — Top Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIAA) officials announced Monday that the newly expanded Mactan-Cebu International Airport is set to open this November, a development seen as enabling Cebu to be in a better position to become among the leading destination in the country for foreign and domestic tourists.
2010:
Philippines Targets UK and European Investment in Resurgent Tourism Industry
Today, with a fresh Government keener than ever to raise the Philippines’ profile among discerning world travellers, recognition of the country as a vital tourism investment hotspot is certainly within reach. And help is at hand, in the form of generous tax incentives and a more responsive regulatory system designed to attract investors from across Britain and Europe.
These were the messages conveyed today to a select group of UK and European-based hotel and resort owners, operators, management companies, institutional investors and investment advisers attending the very first Philippine Tourism Investment Forum in London.
The Philippines Cements its Place as a Premier Birding Destination at the British International Birdwatching Fair
Since its international launch in London in 2008, the Birdwatching Philippines Campaign has gone from strength-to-strength to promote the country as one of the top birding destinations in the world.
Arrivals from DOT London Markets Up Due to Relentless Promotional Campaigns
Last year was a great year for the Department of Tourism (DOT) London Office as it proved to be very successful in bringing numerous visitors to the Philippines and as a result increasing tourism from the United Kingdom and European travel markets. As mentioned in a previous press release, DOT London managed to actively participate in various marketing activities and projects as well as site inspections and familiarization trips for the continuous promotion of Philippine tourism.
Philippines Truimphs at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010 in Wales
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Singers and the De La Salle University (DLSU) Chorale bested other choirs from around the world in the recently concluded Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2010 in Llangollen, Wales. Both choirs delivered world-class performances and won titles in their respective categories. Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod started in 1947 and has since attracted thousands of visitors and competitors from around the world.
UK Outbound Tourism Badly Hit by Global Recession, but DOT London Rises to the Challenge
Despite the economic turmoil that embroiled Great Britain in 2009, the Department of Tourism (DOT) London Field Office continued to push the Philippines aggressively to the UK and European travel markets. DOT London persisted in implementing project after project despite the crisis, believing that steadfast destination marketing will pay off handsomely once the recession breaks.
Philippines featured on BBC Show- Fast:Track
We are pleased to report that BBC World has recently features the Philippines in the special edition of their travel Show "Fast:Track", a tourism program hosted by Carmen Roberts and Rajan Datar. These were aired last 12-15 March 201.
British Members of Parliament Hail RP’s Top Bird Sites
Much have been written about the Philippine’s diverse and endemic avian species but to really appreciate the tranquil splendor of bird-watching, one would have to witness the birds’ flight and immerse himself in the rare sightings of nature’s winged masterpiece.
DOT Welcomes British, French Cruise Tourists
The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently received the MS Spirit of Adventure, which brought more than 300 British and French nationals to the country, through its ground handler, Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc.
RP Tourism Gets Boost From Foreign Media
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has lauded the foreign media for the series of positive publicity for the country, particularly the TIME’s travel piece on Manila and CNN’s features on Boracay windsurfing and the Filipino's long Christmas celebration.
Mt. Kitanglad Birdwatching Site Now 28th ASEAN Heritage Park
The Mt. Kitanglad Range Protected Area (MKRPA) has been declared as the 28th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Heritage Park.
The pronouncement was recently made at the 11th Annual Meeting of ASEAN ministers of environment where the participants reviewed the region's efforts on a number of issues, particularly those relating to environmental sustainability of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said Wednesday.
2009:
Mark Stratton discovers Asia's best-kept secret: the Philippines!
The Philippines is featured prominently in the current issue of “Wanderlust”. a highly regarded adventure magazine enjoying wide circulation in the United Kingdom.
The Philippines is Featured in Charley Boorman's Travel Adventure Series
The new series takes Charley across six different countries from Australia to Japan using over a hundred weird and wacky vehicles used by local communities in their everyday lives.
Discover 7,107 Reasons To Visit the Philippines
The Philippines, an archipelago of 7,107 islands in the heart of Southeast Asia, can be reached via a 12 to 15 hour journey from the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe using a variety of major airlines. Its main entry points are Manila in the main island of Luzon, Cebu in the central Visayas region and Davao in the southern island of Mindanao.
Upcoming Travel Trade Events in the Philippines
The Philippines is gearing up for the staging of two important tourism events for the year: the MICE Mart in July and the Philippine Travel Exchange in September.
Alex Robinson, an award-winning photojournalist, explores the Philippines
Recently DOT London has invited a prize-winning freelance photographer and writer, Mr. Alex Robinson, on a sixteen-day visit to the country to explore and take photos of picturesque scenes in the islands. The images and articles that will come out of this journey aims to further promote the country in the UK and boost any other initiatives to put the Philippines on the map as a major holiday destination.
Familiarization Trips Organized by DOT London in 2009
One of the main ventures of PDOT London since the start of the year has been organizing different familiarization (FAM) trips for all its source markets across Europe. These FAM trips greatly vary in nature from travelogues on national TV networks like Rai Uno in Italy to birdwatching groups from the UK. The unfiying theme for all these trips is that they serve to showcase massive diversity of the country with its numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, fascinating festivals, dazzling natural attractions and most importantly, its friendly people.
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2008:
The Philippine Eagle Has Landed... On the London Bus!!!
In line with promoting its latest travel product – birdwatching – the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) is taking it to the busy streets of London this November. Watch out for London’s iconic buses as they carry the Philippines banner across the city.
DOT Takes Flight in London
Anybody who thinks bird watching is, well, for the birds, will probably change his mind after listening to Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano praise the merits of this activity and explain why it is a good come-on for visitors to come to the Philippines.
“We Filipinos don’t know how blessed we are in terms of the number of bird species we have in the country. We have 600 bird species, 200 of those endemic,” he says at the launch, last Tuesday, of the country’s latest tourism campaign in London. “The Philippines has the highest concentration of bird species in the world per square kilometer and we didn’t know this until it was pointed out by several bird watching groups.”
Philippine Minister of Tourism on a Wet and Wild Fieldtrip
Philippines Tourism Minister Joseph “Ace” Durano, visited Barnes, London recently along with Deputy Minister Eduardo Jarque, Tourism Attaché, Domingo Ramon “Chicoy” Enerio for a fieldtrip in line with the Philippine birdwatching campaign in the UK and partnership signing with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT).
Philippines Makes a Splash in UK Dive Show
"The Philippines has more than 7,100 islands for diving," goes the opening spiel of the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) to visitors of the recently concluded Birmingham Dive Show held at UK’s second largest city.
Top two on the most anticipated dive exhibitions in the world, the Birmingham Dive Show attracts more than 50,000 visitors each year, and 60 exhibitors from the UK and all throughout Europe.
Philippine Luxury Yatch Introduced in UK Dive Show
Renowned British dive yacht operator Worldwide Dive and Sail introduced the S/Y Philippine Siren, its newest and biggest liveaboard vessel, to the European dive market at the recently held Dive Birmingham Show.
Owned and managed by experienced divers and sailors, Mark Shandur, Frank Van Der Linde, Steve Wessel and Brett Robertson, the S/Y Philippine Siren starts sailing in November 2009, covering dive site routes of South Visayas from Mactan to Apo Island, Southern Leyte to Bohol, Boracay via Apo Reef to the wrecks of Coron and Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park.
The New 7 Wonders Update:Puerto Princesa River at No. 1
After dropping down to top 20 last month, the Philippines’ 4 candidates for the New 7 Wonders of Nature are currently showing a strong presence, landing on the top 11 live online ranking of 77 nominees from around the globe. As of September 29 4am, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is at no. 1, Chocolate Hills is at no. 4, closely followed by Tubbataha Reef at no. 5 while Mayon Volcano is at no. 11.
The New 7 Wonders of Nature is an ongoing campaign sponsored by the New 7 Wonders Foundation based in Switzerland. The same group initiated the New 7 Wonders of the World project last year, wherein 7 new sites were officially chosen after a successful poll which posted 100 million international votes.
Imressive Gains for RP Tourism at 2008 Expo Zaragoza
The Philippine Pavilion at the 2008 Expo in Zaragoza, Spain has so far been visited by a massive crowd of 538,845 visitors since the world exposition opened on June 14 this year. July registered the highest number of visitors at 246,938. This represents roughly 20% of the total visitor count to the Expo itself.
The report sent to the Department of Tourism in Manila by the Philippine tourism attaché in London, Domingo Ramon Enerio III, recently appointed by Secretary Joseph Durano as deputy commissioner for the country’s participation at the Zaragoza Expo, highlights the impact of the many marketing innovations that have been implemented since July 14.
Tasting the Philippines Tourist Spots - A Three Generational View from Britain
Article by British Ambassador Peter Beckingham
With friends and relatives representing three generations visiting the Philippines over the holiday season, I have had plenty of opportunities recently to see some of the Philippines' tourist attractions - a welcome change from the inside of Government Departments and company offices! Our visitors' impressions and insights have been overwhelmingly positive although, as with a tourist to any country, they had suggestions how some things might be better.
NAIA-3 To Start Limited International Operations next Month
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 will start servicing international flights next month on a limited basis to pave the way for the facility's full operations next year, officials said yesterday.
This as President Arroyo also said that the opening of NAIA-3 is proof of the government's "resolve and determination to move forward" towards economic progress.
Philippines Tourism Scores In The Sporting Fields
The Philippines has been attracting a lot of attention recently as a world-class tourist destination, not only in travel markets, but also on the playing fields of popular sports such as football and tennis.
Journey in to the Batcave
Batman would be jealous. I'm about to sail down the world's longest navigable underground river which winds its way through a cavernous des res for more than 40,000 bats. They're said to hang from giant rocky pillars in cathedral-sized that make the Batcave look like a tiny bedsit.
Philippines Now a Haven for Adventure and Sports Tourism
More than just its beaches and natural eco-tourism sites, the Philippines is now gaining popularity as a new haven for adventure sports, following its recent hosting of the 2008 World Wakeboard Association (WWA) Wake Park Championships, attended by thousands of athletes and enthusiasts from around the globe.
Experience Philippines in London!
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the highly popular Barrio Fiesta sa London held at Lampton Park, Hounslow. It is the biggest festival of its kind outside The Philippines and the annual celebration of all things Filipino last year attracted over eighty thousand visitors from all over the United Kingdom during the two days.
Adventure Philippines in the Eastbourne International Women's Open
The Philippines Department of Tourism London Field Office is pleased to announce advertisement of its brand new "Adventure Philippines" Campaign at Centre Court during the Eastbourne International Women's Open from 14 - 21 June 2008.
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WOW PHILIPPINES in the England vs. Trinidad and Tobago International Football Match
The Department of Tourism London Field Office is pleased to announce advertisement of its well-known "WOW Philippines" campaign during England's football friendly against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday, 01 June 2008. The match can be viewed on BBC One at 10:20PM(BST).
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Philippines Welcomes Choice Of DMIA As ASEAN Entry Airport
Officials of the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Saturday welcomed the designation of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) here as port of entry in the Philippines once the Asean Open Skies road map is signed this year.
Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza announced last Monday during the Cabinet meeting in Panglao, Bohol province that DMIA will be the port of entry of the country as part of the multilateral agreement with ASEAN member nations, paving the way for an open skies policy in the Southeast Asian Region.
Philippine Budget Carrier Cebu Pacific is World Number 1 in Growth
the Philippines' low-cost carrier, ranked first in terms of passenger carriage growth, according to the Airline Business magazine's May 2008 issue.
CEB was also ranked by the magazine as No. 23 in the world and No. 5 in Asia in total passengers carried in 2007.
Philippine Dive Sites Now Widely Promoted in Spain
The excellent dive sites and facilities in the Philippines were highlighted during the country’s recent participation in Tour Buceo 2008, held in Spain’s capital Madrid as well as Malaga, Murcia, Valencia, Bilbao and Barcelona from April 5 to 12, 2008, according to Philippine Tourism Attaché Domingo Enerio III of the London PDOT office.
Tourism to generate 3.5 million new jobs this year
The local tourism industry is expected to generate over P636 billion in earnings and 3.5 million new jobs this year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported yesterday.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said the latest survey done by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) showed that the Philippine tourism industry would add P636.4 billion to the country’s 2008 gross domestic product.
Successful FAM Tour to Boracay and El Nido
Filtravel and Singapore Airlines invited five Danish travel agencies to participate in a FAM tour to the two beautiful destinations Boracay and El Nido from March 5-10, 2008. The FAM tour was a part of Filtravel’s efforts to promote Philippines as an ideal holiday destination in the Scandinavian markets.
Scandinavia: The new buzzword for Pinoy tourism
How does one keep the passion alive? That is the question. It does not happen often in my life that I encounter people who are passionate about what they do or who they are, but when I do I can’t help but admire them.
Passion is what separates doing work from achieving great accomplishments in life.
Record arrivals from UK and Europe in 2007, more DOT projects set for 2008
A record number of tourists from the United Kingdom visited the Philippines in 2007, with arrivals from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Ireland and Spain registering the highest figures in the entire history of Philippine tourism, reports Tourism Attaché Domingo Enerio III, head of the Philippine DOT office in London.
Overall, tourist arrivals in the Philippines for 2007 rose 8.7 percent from the previous year to a record 3.09 million, as the country positions itself to become a major travel destination in Asia.
RP's natural beauty draws Britons
MANILA, Philippines - Colorful and festive kiping from Lucban, Quezon, bamboos and mini palm trees, dried coconut shells, rattan and abaca chairs, and assorted posters of beaches and adventure destinations were featured in the ingeniously designed Philippine pavilion at the recent World Travel Market (WTM) at Excel Exhibition Center in London.
2007:
The British are coming! The British are coming!
It took very little convincing for one British national to help promote the Philippines in the UK. He loves the Philippines and is very passionate about it. He and his wife stayed in Manila for three years and they made a lot of friends here. She enjoyed shopping at the pearl market in Greenhills; he enjoyed his travels to Mindanao where he was interested in the political process of the autonomous region.
FRIENDS PHILIPPINES WOWed by adventures in tropical paradise
Fancy a carabao ride in an old plantation reminiscent of colonial times, or a breath-taking boat ride shooting the rapids on a picturesque river where “Apocalypse Now” was filmed?
These were only two of the many exciting trips experienced for two weeks by members of Friends Philippines, a UK group supporting efforts to promote the Philippines as a top travel destination in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. With this goal in mind, the Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London Office headed by Domingo Ramon 'Chicoy' Enerio III launched its first 'Friends Philippines' tour to the Philippines from 15 to 30 November 2007.
WOW Philippines Making Waves at the Dive Birmingham Show
The Philippines’ Department of Tourism Field Office in the United Kingdom (DOT London) is pleased to invite all dive enthusiasts to a seminar presentation on the stunning wildlife to be found in Palawan, as seen through the eyes of Duncan Murrell, BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2002). The seminar is from 12h45 to 13h45 at NEC seminar room 22 on 13 and 14 October 2007.
Barrio Fiestas in the UK: showcase for Philippine culture and tourism
Two of the biggest Filipino barrio fiestas in the world take place in London every year. These are the Barrio Fiesta sa London organized by The Philippine Centre, the oldest umbrella organization of Filipino community associations in the United Kingdom, and held in mid-July at the Lampton Park of Hounslow Central in west London.
DOT London participates in Destinations 2007at Earl's Court
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London Office once again joined the one of the largest annual travel consumer shows in the United Kingdom - “Destinations” at London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre on 01–04 February 2007.
The Philippines participates at the Holiday and Travel Shows in Manchester and Glasgow
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT), London Field Office headed by Domingo Ramon ?ó?é¼?£Chicoy’ Enerio has successfully participated two of the UK’s leading consumer travel fairs – “The Holiday & Travel Shows” in Manchester on 12 to 14 January, and in Glasgow on 19 to 21 January 2007.
DOT London Launches Relentless First Quarter Media Campaign
The first quarter of the year proved to be a highly-productive season for publicity on Philippine tourism, for having been featured positively by some of the most prestigious newspapers and television programs in the United Kingdom.
On 06 January, The Saturday Times displayed an impressive photograph of the Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan as part of its “Image of the Week” column. This was immediately followed by the inclusion of Boracay as a preferred beach paradise in “Tan-tastic Destinations” on Metro magazine, with a readership of over 3.3 million.
PDOT London Brings Philippines Tourism to LSE
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) participated in a winter soiree organized by the Filipino Society held recently at the Shaw Library of the London School of Economics (LSE).
PDOT to promote Philippines as world Dive Paradise
The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) London will participate in the 26th Annual London International Dive Show (LIDS) scheduled on 10-11 March 2007 at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre in Docklands.
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