Agoda finds Filipino travelers lead in sustainability choices
The findings highlight a growing preference for responsible tourism, with many travelers opting for off-peak trips and supporting local communities.
Google Maps marks 20 years of helping travelers explore PH
Google Maps is celebrating 20 years of helping people explore new places and connect with their communities. Since its launch, the service has evolved beyond navigation, offering detailed information on…
Tourism dep’t, Klook bring Philippine Experience Program online
The Department of Tourism (DOT) and travel online platform Klook Philippines have partnered to make the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) more accessible online, offering curated tour packages on Klook’s platform.…
BSP supports eTravel system for faster customs clearance
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has expressed its support for the implementation of the eTravel Customs System in all international airports across the Philippines. This new system aims to…
Visa: Japan tops list of preferred leisure travel destinations for Filipino tourists
A recent study conducted by Visa, a digital payments processor, shows that 24% of surveyed Filipinos ventured overseas for leisure or business purposes within the past year with Japan emerging…
VFS Global: Visa applications from PH surge to pre-pandemic level
In 2023, visa applications from the Philippines soared past pre-pandemic levels, marking a 35% increase compared to 2019, according to the latest data from VFS Global. This surge signals a…
Philippine creators top revenue contributor to Klook affiliate program
In 2023, Filipino creators played a key role in Klook’s global success, contributing 76% to the Klook Kreator Program. A shift in travel behavior among millennials and Gen Z has…
Klook: Tourists pass on Japan Rail Pass after price hike
A study by travel and experiences platform Klook shows that more than 60% of travelers from Australia, Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam are not too keen…
PH tourism department launches improved travel app
To provide travelers with a tool for exploring the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines enhanced its Travel Philippines app by adding more…
Airbnb data show return to travel in full swing in SEA
According to the online booking platform Airbnb, Thailand was the most visited country in the Southeast Asian (SEA) region in 2022, while its capital, Bangkok, was the second most visited…
Airbnb sees strong travel rebound in the Philippines
Revenge travel is happening as booking platform Airbnb saw a 400% growth in searches for stays in the Philippines. According to Airbnb data, Filipinos are choosing to travel within the…
Filipinos are ready to spend this dry season — TikTok
Mobile video platform TikTok revealed that app users in the Philippines are raring to spend and enjoy the dry season this year. Based on a survey conducted by Teluna, TikTok…
Klook study shows uptick in travel searches and bookings
According to the latest data from Klook, more Filipinos are now searching for and availing themselves of travel deals around the Philippines and abroad. The online travel platform projects a…
SOPA, NusaTrip expand tourism services to PH
NusaTrip, Indonesia’s first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Inc. (SOPA) will be opening its second Southeast Asia (SEA) regional office in the Philippines.…
Conscious traveler emerges as tourism opens up — Airbnb study
Revenge travel is real and tourists are flocking to their destinations of choice coming out from more than two years of lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But survey data…
Airbnb shares the 10 most wish-listed unique stays in PH
Ever wanted a special stay for that long-awaited work recharge or a weekend getaway to celebrate loved ones? If you’re not sure where to start searching, Airbnb’s new Categories search…
Airbnb hosts in PH use earnings to cover daily expenses
In a survey released in June, lodging platform Airbnb found that hosts in the Philippines use the earnings derived from renting out their space to augment their income for daily…
IBM report sees potential rebound for travel, event spending
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels With the mass inoculation of their citizens, some countries are opening up their borders to foreign travelers, still with additional health security measures. The latest…
Qualtrics research show impacts of pandemic in consumer purchases
According to the latest research of Qualtrics, a customer experience management company, 52% of respondents are worried about their financial situation, and that 63% said they have bought cheaper brands…
Travel apps help boost PH summer destinations
Tourists eager to explore exciting destinations all over the Philippines this summer can get the information they need through local travel apps developed in partnership with PLDT wireless unit Smart…
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