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Consul reveals $7M budget for hotel standards review

October 20, 2015 - 10:00am

A tourism industry executive has disclosed that the Department of Tourism has spent $7 million in the assessment of new standards under the Hotel and Resorts Quality Assurance and Accreditation System.

Cebu News

Government expands training, earning program for youth

By Mayen Jaymalin | February 12, 2015 - 12:00am

More youth can now earn while undergoing on-the-job training that could provide them the necessary skills for immediate employment.

Education and Home

‘Phl hotels ready for global market’

September 7, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, according to the initial findings of a team of International Accommodation Assessors (IAAs) who joined the...

Travel and Tourism

Phl hotels have 'very high standards, can compete globally'

By Mike Frialde | August 28, 2014 - 5:31pm

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, initial findings...

Business

Phl hotels, resorts ready for global competition

By Ted P. Torres | August 18, 2014 - 12:00am

Philippine hotels and resorts in key island destinations are ready to compete in the global marketplace, according to the initial findings of an international team of international accommodation assessors (IAAs...

Business

Training grants given to tourism workers

May 12, 2014 - 12:00am

Twenty-six Philippine hotels, resorts and tourism industry associations have received skills development grants to upgrade the quality of services of their tourism workers.

The Good News

Teamwork, budgeting skills lead Dumaguete trio to Cebu Pacific backpacking win

November 24, 2013 - 12:00am

Silliman University students Sesinando “Sesi” Quilao, Jr., Patrik Norouzi and So Myeong Lee of Team Crimson were hailed as champions in the just concluded Cebu Pacific Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge...

Sunday Lifestyle

DOT to strengthen Phl tourism workforce

By Ehda Dagooc | June 28, 2013 - 12:00am

The Department of Tourism (DOT) targets to train at least 5,000 tourism workers and to certify 500 tourism professionals under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA), following the technical assistance program...

Freeman Cebu Business

DOT launches ADB-CIDA tourism program

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | June 27, 2013 - 12:00am

Aimed towards improving tourism employment in the country, the Department of Tourism yesterday officially launched the Asian Development Bank-Canada International Development Agency on Improving Competitiveness in...

Cebu News

San Pedro Calungsod duaw nasud to resume soon

By Marigold Lebumfacil | March 18, 2013 - 12:00am

The nationwide visitation of San Pedro Calungsod’s pilgrim  image dubbed as “Duaw Nasud” will soon resume.

Cebu News