DOT Launches the Philippines’ Tourism Decade

Posted on March 2, 2020

Tourism goes beyond glamorous views and delicious food. It’s also about the lives of people who make travels more fun in the Philippines.

The Tourism Decade is a celebration of the tourism industry’s achievements, ten years since Republic Act 9593 was signed into law. Authored by Senator Richard Gordon together with Congressman Edgar Chatto, RA9593 declared tourism to be an indispensable element of the national economy, and an industry of national interest and importance.

Better known as The Tourism Act of 2009, the law highlights the tourism sector’s transformative power in nation building as it becomes a driving force of empowerment among Filipinos.

 

View our collection of inspiring stories from tourism icons from all over the country here:

Catherine Joy E. Mallari SBDMC, Inc. Auramosca Travel Co. Marley’s Travel and Tours Clark Riding Stable, Inc Diaspora Resort Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (NE Pacific) Biscocho Integrated Organic (BIO) Farm and Training Center Inc. Ardee-Lyn S. Angco Ibuzz Travel and Tours Mother India Indian Cuisine Percival Gonzales Tourist Transport Services Journey Begins Educational Tours Phillies Sports Grill & Bar St. Augustine Travel and Tours Charlemagne A. Rosaros CM Travelink Philsubic Travel and Tours Inc. GAP Plaza Hotel Inflatable Island Ligas KBP Foundation, Inc. Excursionista Travel & Tours Luisito S. Roxas Joung Youn Corp. Marivent Resort Hotel, Inc. Global Access Travel & Tours Almond Travel and Tours Royce Hotel and Casino Crisanto C. Guray Lakbay Pinoy Travel and Tour Services Ideal Holidays Travel Slate Educational Tours and Services ATiLuz Transport Service Cooperative Victoryhangol Travel and Tours ELCAIROS Tours Cradle Tours and Travel D’Travelshop Company Maharajah Hotel Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel Shadow Travel & Tours Christopher D. Navarro Angeles University Foundation Medical Center Moments Travel and Tours RFVS Travel and Tours Le Charme Suite Rhayan A. Mora Majemah Travel & Tours Corp. (NEPO Office) Ma. Vanessa S. Dela Cruz Alexi’s Travel and Tours Agency Isla Viaje Travel and Tours Co. Ger-Jaz Tours Subic Park Hotel & Restaurant Inc. Konnect Travel and Business Services Inc. Devera Hotel Subic Aviary and Bird Park Inc. Ma. Charisse R. Miravalles Adventur’s Travel Agency Fields Walkabout Hotel’s Inc. Atravelux Travel and Tours Gangnam Star Travel and Tours Inc. Solaire Travel and Tours Subic Bay Travelers Hotel and Event Center Inc. Nikoliena M. Dinio MARS888.com Travel and Tours Shekinah Travel and Tours Redjeth Travel and Tours Services EDL Agritourism Farm Inc. City Travel & Tours Corp.-A.C. BRANCH Luis Hannah Travel and Tours Hanshin Tours & Travel Co. Viajeros Travel and Tours Funtastic Park St. John Regis Healthcare Institute Inc. Meili De Ren Travel Services Company St. Isidore “The Farmer” Learning Center Inc. JNY T and T Inc. White Dove Travel & Tours Consultancy Prothrowbacks General Merchandise Porto Novo Hotel Charles T. Ritual Microtel By Wyndham Luisita Kabayan Travel and Tours Villa Alfredo’s Resort Eat Sleep Travel Travel and Tours Touraine Travel Agency World Escapes Travel & Tours Ifleet Travel and Tours Leandro L. Piedad Travel & Beyond Travel and Tours Rodolfo P. Dela Cruz Jr. EGT Travel and Tours ERC Travel Services LQM Travel & Tour Services Skysales Travel & Tours Subic International Hotel Corp Noel C. Dulay Diwa Travel Agency All Hands Beach King of Glory tours BFF Travel and Tours Gerardo R. Del Rosario HAZ Traveler’s HUB Tours and Travel PMP Man-made Paradise Farm Resort Sweet Options By Rai Cakes, Breads & pastries Oscar I. Bombarda AJRJ Travel and Tours Kristina P. Cundangan Simple Mr. Business & Travel Consultancy Global Journey Travel and Tours Claudine P. Alulod Sean Angel Tourist Transport Service Envy Bistro Sports Suites Inc. Ponciano G. Sillano Jr. Lewana Lodge Hollywood Suites and Resort Corporation Villa Antonina Resort Rgarcia Rent A Van Andrew N. Guerrero Dindo P. Trucilla Blue Voyage Travel Service Joanne S. Dela Pena Ephesus Travel & Tours 3K Travel and Tours Ainii Travel and Tours The Greenery Bulacan Zoocobia Five Brothers Travel and Tours MDL Travel and Tours Denzel G. Sarmiento Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (San Jose City) Pychoney Travel and Visa Consultancy Joane Bernadette A. Tolentino Amazing Blessed Tourist Transport Service North Shore Travel and Tours Airport Tourama Int’l. Travel & Tours Inc. Global Service Travel and Tours Catherine L. Forren Riches S. Dizon Alpha Travel and Tours GO-PAZ Travel & Tours Palm Star Suites Leonie Agri Corp. Prime Asia Hotel Michelle D. Arante LMJ Travel and Tours Tree Top Adventure Alta Travel Station Ela’s Travel Center Villegas Agritechtural Farm and Training Center Association Inc. Jireh Nessi Travel and Tours Avegail Q. Pena T-Des Transport Edwin C. Munsayac Rommel C. Lombres NGT Tours Services Grandson Travel and Tours Six Five Five DMC Travel Agency Mara Hotel and Drive-in Precious Journey Travel and Tour Dennice P. Resueno Innasia Corp. (Court Meridian Hotel and Suites) Abigaile R. Ormilla San Roque LS Travel and Tour Raymond R. Clemente JRNA Tours services Zoobic Safari Corporation Alfo Tourist Transport Co. Reign SPA Roadlink Travel and Tours Teodoro A. Delos Reyes Jr. Angeles International Travel Center DJEF Travel and Tours Services Rolec Travel and Tours Kingsleyclark Hotel Corporation Your Amazing Memories Travel and Tours The Coffee Academy (Clark) St. Jude Travel and Tours 583 Immigration and Travel Consultancy Aven Nature’s Farm M.A.G. Travel and Tours Park Inn by Radisson Clark Tour Bees Travel Hotel Francesco Megaline Travel Agency Le Grand Tours and Travel Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks Mystique Lane Ecijanos Travel and Tours Cianne Kyan B. Santos JP Barcelo’s Travel Servcies Nishi Nippon Transport Green Mango Travel & Trading Corp. Best Western Plus Hotel Subic Apag Marangle Co. Hotel Gracelane MAJEMAH Travel & Tours Corp. (BRANCH) Pacific Breeze Hotel and Resort MAJEMAH Travel & Tours Corp. (MAIN) Buena Casa Hosteria Inc. Sun Plaza Subic Oasis Hotel Azzurro Hotels and Leisure Inc. Maria Lynda A. Tubid Chantelleane Travel & Tours Octagon-GK Transport Services Creative Travel and Tours International Axcel Tours and Travel Metro Angeles Travel Specialists Ofelia R. Arellano Aloha Resort Hotel & Gen. Services Inc. Flightline Travel and Tour Belarmino H. Bitong Jr. Airlink Travel Agency CSI Travel and Tourism Center Punto Travel and Tour Ecozone Travel and Tours Riser K Travel & Tours Fly Supply Global Travel Corp. Anna Marie A. Rosel Interpark Hotel Amazing Three Travel and Visa Assistance Services Chinoy Travel and Tours Belinda G. Regalado The Lighthouse Marina Resort MSJ Tours Harry Arish V. Gabriel Silgold Rent A Car April D. Evangelista Fly-The-Bus Rent A Car Randel L. Serrano Ana Riza Sto. Tomas Mendoza Daily Bread Organic Farm Vera Hotel Markyance Travel and Tour Agency Lorna K. Dizon TRIP Savvy Travel and Tours Hotel Sogo Drive In, Inc. Amega Travel & Tours Services Tamber Travel and Tours Inc. Iwahori Guesthouse & Coffeeshop Victoria Lacanlale Transport Services City Heights Hotel Trance Travel Center Hotel Bahia subic Bay Crystal Waves Hotel and Resort Ecijanos Travel and Events Corporation Filipino Travel Center Corp. LA Maja Rica Hotel Trip Galore Travel and Tours MGP Tours Quest Hotel and Conference Center Clark TRAVELDOTCOM Travel and Tours A.Bee Travel and Tours SK Condotel 950 Condotel Sunny Day Tour Shilla Hotel Zealand Tours and Travel Agency Suave Nacho Cantina Inc. RAKSO Air Travel and Tours Inc. A.C. BRANCH SSP Travel and Tours Emil G. Revivis Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel Upright Travel & Tours Klir Waterpark Resort & Hotel Above All Travel and Tours Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel Jaymar D. Funtalan Cassini Professional and Educational Services RPC Travel and Tours Joseph R. Villar Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (Highway) Boomerang Hotel The Plaza Hotel NFC Tourist Transport Services Diadem Court Inc. Fernando M. Galang Manejkom Travel & Tours M and DR Transport Services Itravel Ilearn Educational Tour Eurotel Hotel 2UR Destinations Travel Services Travelexpress Tours and Travel RCT Travellers Corner Miyanna Travel and Tours Services Sunway Resort and Hotel Sir’ Jun Tours & Travel Agency EBC Mini Resort Jenny Travel and Tour Services Senora Carmen Resto Garden Freeport Mansion Garden Hotel Island Resort Club Tour Services Inc. Vitug Travel and Tours BESM Traveller’s Inn Travel Escape Travel and Tours Azbahaen Leisure Farm & Resort Superior Tourist Transport Cooperative Valise Travel and Tours WOW Pampanga Travel Agency Casmot Transport Carmen Sofia R. San Juan Global Access Travel & Tours (Tarlac) Erwin R. Valenzuela Bataan White Corals Beach Resort Leo A. Lorente Central Park Tower Resort Ronald M. Marco We Fly Travel and Tours Travel Express Tours and Travel Mark Alain B. Felker Chef Liam’s Kitchen Diamond Spring Hotel By the Sea Resort Hotel Gintong Aral Educational Tours Widus Hotel Red Planet Hotel-Angeles DNC Travel and Tours Gina M. Bronola Mapple Tours and Travel Company Christian P. Del Rosario Jayson L. Amatorio Joseph Alfred M. Bitancor Coconeer Resort Learn, Enjoy and Prosper Travel and Tours Services Subic Grand Harbour Hotel L.E. Radam Nail Studio and body Spa (NAILANDIA) MIDORI Clark Hotel & Casino Alpha Venice Tours and Travel Microtel By Wyndham Cabanatuan Rey N. Gonzales SFP Bliss Hotel Citigate Travelplus SMJ Travel and Tours Services Earthlink Travel Co. Dr. Farrah Arsenia Agustin Bunch Natural Medical Center Newmotech Inc. Ties That Travel Inc. Novaturient Travel & Tours Y Square Tours and Travel Eurogate Travel & Tour GOTO Plus Inc. Mellany S. Melendez Overload Tours and Travel Agency Duran Farm Agribusiness and Training Center Association Inc. Charlotta M. Madarang Arlene’s Travel and Tours Kohiwell Inc. Celaja Travel and Tours Co. Ltd. Ocean Adventure Baluyot Travel and Tours Kristine Travel and Tours Zseanne Travel and Tours
Sun Plaza Subic Trance Travel Center Alexi’s Travel and Tours Agency Mother India Indian Cuisine Marley’s Travel and Tours Dennice P. Resueno White Dove Travel & Tours Consultancy Tamber Travel and Tours Inc. JRNA Tours services Prothrowbacks General Merchandise Gina M. Bronola The Lighthouse Marina Resort Belarmino H. Bitong Jr. Ronald M. Marco Catherine Joy E. Mallari Palm Star Suites Ponciano G. Sillano Jr. Mapple Tours and Travel Company Citigate Travelplus Travel Express Tours and Travel Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (San Jose City) Diaspora Resort MARS888.com Travel and Tours Redjeth Travel and Tours Services Charles T. Ritual Funtastic Park Crystal Waves Hotel and Resort The Coffee Academy (Clark) Flightline Travel and Tour Kristine Travel and Tours Biscocho Integrated Organic (BIO) Farm and Training Center Inc. M and DR Transport Services MDL Travel and Tours 3K Travel and Tours Hotel Gracelane Clark Riding Stable, Inc Lorna K. Dizon Andrew N. Guerrero Novaturient Travel & Tours Touraine Travel Agency Ecijanos Travel and Events Corporation Quest Hotel and Conference Center Clark Teodoro A. Delos Reyes Jr. Amazing Blessed Tourist Transport Service 2UR Destinations Travel Services ERC Travel Services Sean Angel Tourist Transport Service Erwin R. Valenzuela Y Square Tours and Travel St. Isidore “The Farmer” Learning Center Inc. Global Access Travel & Tours (Tarlac) Sweet Options By Rai Cakes, Breads & pastries Alpha Travel and Tours Newmotech Inc. Cassini Professional and Educational Services Jenny Travel and Tour Services JNY T and T Inc. Envy Bistro Sports Suites Inc. Edwin C. Munsayac Villegas Agritechtural Farm and Training Center Association Inc. MAJEMAH Travel & Tours Corp. (BRANCH) Hollywood Suites and Resort Corporation Above All Travel and Tours Fields Walkabout Hotel’s Inc. Slate Educational Tours and Services Arlene’s Travel and Tours Airlink Travel Agency Fontana Hot Spring Leisure Parks Michelle D. Arante Majemah Travel & Tours Corp. (NEPO Office) Catherine L. Forren HAZ Traveler’s HUB Tours and Travel Abigaile R. Ormilla Amega Travel & Tours Services Noel C. Dulay Dr. Farrah Arsenia Agustin Bunch Natural Medical Center Leonie Agri Corp. Joseph Alfred M. Bitancor Villa Antonina Resort Christopher D. Navarro Maharajah Hotel Klir Waterpark Resort & Hotel T-Des Transport The Greenery Bulacan Luis Hannah Travel and Tours Solaire Travel and Tours Villa Alfredo’s Resort San Roque LS Travel and Tour RAKSO Air Travel and Tours Inc. A.C. BRANCH Best Western Plus Hotel Subic Grandson Travel and Tours Sunny Day Tour Reign SPA Randel L. Serrano Freeport Mansion Garden Hotel By the Sea Resort Hotel Joseph R. Villar Nikoliena M. Dinio Journey Begins Educational Tours Angeles University Foundation Medical Center Phillies Sports Grill & Bar Viajeros Travel and Tours Ties That Travel Inc. Ibuzz Travel and Tours Green Mango Travel & Trading Corp. Amazing Three Travel and Visa Assistance Services SBDMC, Inc. Diwa Travel Agency Five Brothers Travel and Tours St. Augustine Travel and Tours Jireh Nessi Travel and Tours Celaja Travel and Tours Co. Ltd. Inflatable Island Lewana Lodge Jaymar D. Funtalan Shadow Travel & Tours Ger-Jaz Tours Joung Youn Corp. Alpha Venice Tours and Travel Charlemagne A. Rosaros Kohiwell Inc. Crisanto C. Guray Superior Tourist Transport Cooperative Filipino Travel Center Corp. Azbahaen Leisure Farm & Resort Devera Hotel 583 Immigration and Travel Consultancy Ifleet Travel and Tours Ardee-Lyn S. Angco Porto Novo Hotel Rolec Travel and Tours Markyance Travel and Tour Agency Konnect Travel and Business Services Inc. Park Inn by Radisson Clark Eurogate Travel & Tour Subic Park Hotel & Restaurant Inc. Silgold Rent A Car City Heights Hotel Mara Hotel and Drive-in Charlotta M. Madarang Angeles International Travel Center Fly Supply Global Travel Corp. Apag Marangle Co. Emil G. Revivis Tour Bees Travel BFF Travel and Tours Valise Travel and Tours Punto Travel and Tour Manejkom Travel & Tours Cradle Tours and Travel Chinoy Travel and Tours Diadem Court Inc. A.Bee Travel and Tours Carmen Sofia R. San Juan Victoria Lacanlale Transport Services EGT Travel and Tours Excursionista Travel & Tours Roadlink Travel and Tours Pacific Breeze Hotel and Resort SK Condotel Ocean Adventure Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (Highway) April D. Evangelista SSP Travel and Tours We Fly Travel and Tours King of Glory tours Hotel Francesco Philsubic Travel and Tours Inc. MGP Tours Marivent Resort Hotel, Inc. Kingsleyclark Hotel Corporation Jayson L. Amatorio Shekinah Travel and Tours Harry Arish V. Gabriel ELCAIROS Tours Atravelux Travel and Tours Anna Marie A. Rosel D’Travelshop Company Blue Voyage Travel Service Rommel C. Lombres Bataan White Corals Beach Resort Nishi Nippon Transport Interpark Hotel Vitug Travel and Tours Belinda G. Regalado Duran Farm Agribusiness and Training Center Association Inc. Senora Carmen Resto Garden NFC Tourist Transport Services Creative Travel and Tours International Six Five Five DMC Travel Agency Oasis Hotel The Plaza Hotel Learn, Enjoy and Prosper Travel and Tours Services TRAVELDOTCOM Travel and Tours Denzel G. Sarmiento Zoobic Safari Corporation Raymond R. Clemente Christian P. Del Rosario WOW Pampanga Travel Agency Victoryhangol Travel and Tours MSJ Tours CM Travelink Rodolfo P. Dela Cruz Jr. Aloha Resort Hotel & Gen. Services Inc. Metro Angeles Travel Specialists Eurotel Hotel Diamond Spring Hotel Azzurro Hotels and Leisure Inc. Ofelia R. Arellano Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel Ainii Travel and Tours St. Jude Travel and Tours City Travel & Tours Corp.-A.C. BRANCH Trip Galore Travel and Tours Sir’ Jun Tours & Travel Agency Ecijanos Travel and Tours Hotel Sogo Drive In, Inc. Ephesus Travel & Tours Rhayan A. Mora Subic Aviary and Bird Park Inc. Alfo Tourist Transport Co. Lakbay Pinoy Travel and Tour Services Earthlink Travel Co. DJEF Travel and Tours Services Travelexpress Tours and Travel Widus Hotel LA Maja Rica Hotel Mark Alain B. Felker Percival Gonzales Tourist Transport Services Ma. Charisse R. Miravalles GO-PAZ Travel & Tours Avegail Q. Pena Royce Hotel and Casino RFVS Travel and Tours World Escapes Travel & Tours GAP Plaza Hotel Dindo P. Trucilla Megaline Travel Agency Global Access Travel & Tours Itravel Ilearn Educational Tour Moments Travel and Tours Microtel By Wyndham Cabanatuan MIDORI Clark Hotel & Casino Mystique Lane NGT Tours Services Adventur’s Travel Agency Eat Sleep Travel Travel and Tours Central Park Tower Resort TRIP Savvy Travel and Tours Chantelleane Travel & Tours 950 Condotel Ideal Holidays Travel Ela’s Travel Center M.A.G. Travel and Tours Subic International Hotel Corp DNC Travel and Tours Daily Bread Organic Farm Le Grand Tours and Travel Leo A. Lorente ATiLuz Transport Service Cooperative RPC Travel and Tours Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel Almond Travel and Tours Auramosca Travel Co. Ma. Vanessa S. Dela Cruz Leandro L. Piedad Octagon-GK Transport Services Buena Casa Hosteria Inc. Gerardo R. Del Rosario Suave Nacho Cantina Inc. Skysales Travel & Tours Maria Lynda A. Tubid AJRJ Travel and Tours Simple Mr. Business & Travel Consultancy GOTO Plus Inc. Isla Viaje Travel and Tours Co. Miyanna Travel and Tours Services L.E. Radam Nail Studio and body Spa (NAILANDIA) Innasia Corp. (Court Meridian Hotel and Suites) EDL Agritourism Farm Inc. LQM Travel & Tour Services Global Service Travel and Tours Sunway Resort and Hotel Island Resort Club Tour Services Inc. Upright Travel & Tours Airport Tourama Int’l. Travel & Tours Inc. Subic Bay Travelers Hotel and Event Center Inc. Hotel Bahia subic Bay Boomerang Hotel Riches S. Dizon BESM Traveller’s Inn Prime Asia Hotel Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel Meili De Ren Travel Services Company MAJEMAH Travel & Tours Corp. (MAIN) Baluyot Travel and Tours Hanshin Tours & Travel Co. Aven Nature’s Farm Moirah’s Travelight Tours & Travel (NE Pacific) Gangnam Star Travel and Tours Inc. LMJ Travel and Tours Le Charme Suite Gintong Aral Educational Tours Zseanne Travel and Tours Travel Escape Travel and Tours Axcel Tours and Travel RCT Travellers Corner Precious Journey Travel and Tour Iwahori Guesthouse & Coffeeshop Shilla Hotel Vera Hotel St. John Regis Healthcare Institute Inc. Coconeer Resort Tree Top Adventure Oscar I. Bombarda Ecozone Travel and Tours Your Amazing Memories Travel and Tours Ana Riza Sto. Tomas Mendoza PMP Man-made Paradise Farm Resort Global Journey Travel and Tours SMJ Travel and Tours Services Kabayan Travel and Tours Microtel By Wyndham Luisita Claudine P. Alulod Joane Bernadette A. Tolentino Ligas KBP Foundation, Inc. Riser K Travel & Tours Kristina P. Cundangan North Shore Travel and Tours Cianne Kyan B. Santos Pychoney Travel and Visa Consultancy Zoocobia All Hands Beach Luisito S. Roxas Rey N. Gonzales Rgarcia Rent A Van Zealand Tours and Travel Agency Travel & Beyond Travel and Tours Fly-The-Bus Rent A Car Joanne S. Dela Pena JP Barcelo’s Travel Servcies Alta Travel Station EBC Mini Resort Chef Liam’s Kitchen Red Planet Hotel-Angeles Fernando M. Galang Overload Tours and Travel Agency SFP Bliss Hotel CSI Travel and Tourism Center Mellany S. Melendez Subic Grand Harbour Hotel Casmot Transport