Dive tourism contributes P73 billion to PH economy in 2023: Frasco

The Department of Tourism (DOT) reaffirmed its commitment towards sustainable tourism development initiatives in the Philippines, particularly in the development and promotion of the country’s dive tourism. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the statement during the opening ceremony of the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2024 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). […]

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DOT takes the lead in Uniting the Global Diving Community with PHIDEX 2024

MANILA — The Philippines is gearing up for the global diving community’s grand gathering at the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2024, scheduled to take place from February 23 to 25, 2024 at the World Trade Center Manila in Pasay City. With the theme “Heart of Asia’s Diving: Collaboration for the Ocean Community,” the event, […]

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DOT and Dive Philippines take world-renowned divers to top dive destinations

NOW HAPPENING: The Department of Tourism (DOT) and Dive Philippines take world-renowned divers, underwater photographers, and dive media to the top established and emerging dive destinations, showcasing the beauty and diversity of dive spots in the country. Aiming to promote Philippine dive destinations to the international diving community, the DOT partners with dive industry leaders […]

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PHIDEX 2022 A Success – Participants look forward to PHIDEX 2024

The Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2022 concluded its three-day run with on Sunday, August 21 with more educational talks, fruitful B2B meetings, an underwater photography tilt, and a fun raffle of exciting prizes. Sunday saw top names in the international dive industry share their experiences in technical diving, underwater photography, and marine conservation. Trailblazing […]

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PHIDEX 2022 Day 2 Made Waves with Awesome Speakers and B2B Meets

Day 2 took off from its fantastic opening day and continued with the jampacked Dive Conference and Dive TRAVEX (Travel Exchange) business meetings. Dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers, conservationists, and other participants were treated to a whole day of interesting talks. Speakers included technical divers Maria Bollerup and Juan Naval; acclaimed underwater photographers Tobias Friedrich, Adam […]

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Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) 2022 Kicks Off at SMX!

On its third year, PHIDEX 2022 amplifies the importance of conservation, community, and convergence in the diving industry with the theme “Back into the Blue: One with the Sea”. PHIDEX 2022 sends out the strong message that the Philippines is ready to welcome dive tourists from all over the globe, gathering local and international dive […]

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Grab your fins and get #DiveReady!

In just two months, the Department of Tourism (DOT) will stage the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), the country’s largest platform for the diving community, on August 19 to 21, 2022, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila…

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Something awesome is about to make a splash. Are you #DiveReady?

Join us for the third Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) this August 19-21 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila. This year, we’re continuing the vision of conservation, community, and convergence within the diving community…

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DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila in August 2022

Time to gear up and get dive-ready as the Department of Tourism (DOT) stages the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), the country’s largest platform for the diving community, from August 19 to 21, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center…

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