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Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 4.7 million tourists in 11 months

Asia's leading beach destination welcomes 4.7 million tourists in 11 months

The Philippines, named “Asia’s leading beach destination” at the 2025 World Travel Awards, welcomed 4.7 million foreign visitors in the first 11 months of the year, marking a 3.02% year-on-year decline due to significantly lower arrivals from South Korea and China.
Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 2nd consecutive year

Philippines crowned Asia's leading beach destination for 2nd consecutive year

All airports in the Philippines fully operational after 6.9-magnitude earthquake

All airports in the Philippines fully operational after 6.9-magnitude earthquake

Asia's leading beach destination welcomes nearly 4 million foreign tourists in 8 months

Asia's leading beach destination welcomes nearly 4 million foreign tourists in 8 months

The Philippines received nearly 4 million foreign visitors in the first eigth months of this year, nearly half of this year's 8.4-million target.
September 4, 2025 | 10:07 pm PT
Asia's leading beach country condemns fatal shooting of 2 Japanese tourists

Asia's leading beach country condemns fatal shooting of 2 Japanese tourists

The Philippines, named "Asia's Leading Beach Destination" at the 2024 World Travel Awards, has condemned the killing of two Japanese tourists in Manila, warning that the incident could damage the country's tourism image.
August 19, 2025 | 06:31 pm PT
2 Japanese tourists shot dead in Philippines

2 Japanese tourists shot dead in Philippines

Two Japanese men were shot and killed last week in a popular nightlife district in the Philippines in what police described as a robbery amid a surge in gun-related crimes targeting foreign visitors.
August 18, 2025 | 07:08 pm PT
Philippines says damage done by 'world's most dangerous country' ranking is irreversible

Philippines says damage done by 'world's most dangerous country' ranking is irreversible

Though Canadian travel firm HelloSafe has issued a formal apology and withdrawn its ranking that named the Philippines as the most dangerous country in the world, the Southeast Asian nation says the harm cannot be undone.
July 21, 2025 | 08:09 pm PT
Philippines removed from list as world's most dangerous country

Philippines removed from list as world's most dangerous country

A Canada-based travel insurance comparison firm has issued a formal apology and withdrawn a ranking that put the Philippines as the most dangerous country in the world, following public criticism.
July 17, 2025 | 06:22 pm PT
Official calls for enhanced safety measures to make Philippines Southeast Asia's top destination

Official calls for enhanced safety measures to make Philippines Southeast Asia's top destination

The Philippines must improve its infrastructure and enhance safety measures to establish itself as a leading tourist destination in Southeast Asia, said Victor Lim, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
June 25, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Tourism insiders criticize survey that names Philippines world's 'most dangerous destination'

Tourism insiders criticize survey that names Philippines world's 'most dangerous destination'

Tourism insiders in the Philippines have slammed a recent global index that ranked the country as "the most dangerous destination" to travel.
June 23, 2025 | 09:58 pm PT
'Philippines is as safe as pre school nap time'

'Philippines is as safe as pre school nap time'

The U.K.'s financial comparison site HelloSafe recently ranked the Philippines the most dangerous country to travel, but many VnExpress International readers strongly disagree.
June 16, 2025 | 07:10 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination sees 28% surge in travel searches from India

Asia's leading beach destination sees 28% surge in travel searches from India

Travel searches for the Philippines from India jumped 28% after the Southeast Asian nation granted visa-free entry for Indian nationals, according to visa processing platform Atlys.
June 16, 2025 | 06:33 pm PT
Southeast Asian country named world's most dangerous to travel

Southeast Asian country named world's most dangerous to travel

The Philippines ranked first on a list of 10 most dangerous countries to travel following a global survey conducted by U.K.'s financial comparison site HelloSafe.
June 13, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Asia's leading beach destination pledges to ensure safety for Korean tourists amid recent scandals

Asia's leading beach destination pledges to ensure safety for Korean tourists amid recent scandals

The Philippines' Department of Tourism on Monday pledged to strengthen safety measures for South Korean tourists following a string of violent incidents.
June 4, 2025 | 04:57 pm PT
Philippines backs unified Southeast Asia visa initiative

Philippines backs unified Southeast Asia visa initiative

The Philippines has expressed strong support for a proposed unified visa system among ASEAN member countries to promote seamless cross-border travel in the region.
May 19, 2025 | 12:32 am PT
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