DOT Launches Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tours to Boost Tourism in Manila

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched the Hop-On, Hop-Off (HOHO) Manila Cultural Hub tours to help promote tourism in the country.

This comes after the successful pilot run of HOHO Makati Financial Hub tours on May 28.

DOT Secretary Christina Frasco said that the country strives to be able to compete with our neighbors in Asia in the aspect of tourism promotion.

“Our President envisions a tourism industry that is able to compete shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors in Asia, as well as the rest of the world. And that is why we introduced tourism to the digital age through this ‘Hop-On, Hop-Off’ Bus Tours that allows tourists to book through an app, curate their experiences, and travel at their own convenience,” Frasco said.

The HOHO Manila Cultural Hub tours aim to promote Manila heritage sites and different cultural hubs through bus tours.

The HOHO Manila Cultural Hub will have nine stops in Robinsons Manila, Raja Sulayman, Rizal Park Luneta, National Museum, Malacañang Heritage Tours, City Hall, Escolta, Binondo, and Intramuros.

DOT added that tourists can choose different curated or do-it-yourself itineraries. They will also have the option for private and guided tours.

Prices for the HOHO Manila cultural hub start at P1,000 per tourist. (ASC)