The Department of Tourism (DOT) leads the 63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) Meeting at the Nustar Hotel in Cebu City on January 26, 2026. Chaired by DOT Undersecretary Verna C. Buensuceso and Singapore as the incoming Chair, the gathering brings together senior tourism officials from ASEAN Member States, dialogue partners, and international organizations to review ongoing initiatives and chart the next steps for a more resilient, sustainable, and competitive regional tourism secto

The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), convenes senior tourism officials from ASEAN Member States and the Russian Federation as one of ASEAN’s dialogue partners during the 16th Meeting of ASEAN - Russian Federation Tourism Consultation in Cebu City on January 27, 2026. Chaired by DOT Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso as Head of the Philippine National Tourism Organization, the meeting aims to address challenges and facilitate Russian tourist arrivals in the region, while advanci