The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) announced exciting plans for 2025, aiming to revitalize the tourism industry and enhance the traveler experience. Initiatives include Tourist First Aid Facilities, 24/7 tourist courts, Layover Tours, and the 'Golf Experience'. The DOT is also focused on sustainable development with new Tourist Rest Areas featuring rainwater harvesting and solar panels.
The Department of Tourism unveiled its plans for 2025 to propel Philippine tourism to new heights and give travelers more reason to love the Philippines .'Tourism will be a cornerstone of our nation's recovery. We embraced the challenge—not just to rebuild but to innovate, not just to promote, but to develop, to transform, to lead,' Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said at the DOT 's year-end press briefing on Tuesday.
The department will also soon initiate 'Layover Tours' as part of the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours program, which Frasco said 'would make layovers more enjoyable and provide seamless access to our iconic attractions.'The Philippines Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours program, which started in 2023, allows solo and group tourists to plan fast, self-guided trips using an advanced bus network and a specific smartphone app.
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