KTO Manila organizes Korea Transit Tour Seminar 2025 for Philippine travel partners
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) hosted the highly successful Korea Transit Tour Seminar 2025 at Lanson Place Mall of Asia on March 14, bringing together 150 key partners from travel agencies, airlines and media. The seminar aimed to showcase Korea's transit tourism offerings and foster collaboration between travel professionals to promote Korean tourism to Filipino travelers.
March 2025
Japan visa applicants can still book via travel agent – VFS Global
VFS Global, the visa outsourcing firm the Japanese Embassy in Manila tapped to manage the JVAC, said applicants may either book their appointments straight to the JVAC website or through agencies affiliated with the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) and the Philippine IATA Agents Travel Association (PIATA).
March 2025
PH gov’t intensifying efforts to streamline travel processes – DOT
Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco convened the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on March 18, which highlighted that air connectivity limitations, slow growth in key outbound markets, geopolitical uncertainties, and destination capacity constraints are among the present hurdles that beset the industry.
March 2025
More Cordillera villages see gains from tourism
La Diyang Haven in Tuba, Benguet used to be a stand-alone eco-tourism destination that had been collaborating with nearby attractions for a holistic tourism experience. But thanks to a search spearheaded by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, more villages have become destinations, drawing visitors who want to experience tranquility from nature.
March 2025
Japanese embassy launches new visa application center
Filipino visitors to Japan can now apply for a Japanese visa at an application center via VFS Service Philippines, which will be charging lower handling fees compared to the old system.
