"Individuals of all ages may check-in for staycation. However, to ensure safety of all guests, only those 18 years old and above who are fully vaccinated shall be allowed to book their stay," the DOT said.
For unvaccinated guests, the DOT said a negative RT-PCR test result is required.
Under the amended guidelines, only DOT-accredited staycation hotels with government-issued safety seal certification will be allowed to accommodate staycation guests.
The updated list provided by the DOT includes the following hotels:
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- Grand Hyatt Hotel
- Okada Manila Hotel
- Shangri-la at the Fort
- Nobu Hotel
- Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila
- EDSA Shangri-la Manila
- Solaire Resort
- Hyatt Regency
- Nuwa Hotel of City of Dreams
- The Peninsula Manila
- Aruga by Rockwell
- Sheraton Manila Hotel
- Hilton Manila
- Hotel Okura Manila
- Conrad Manila
- Diamond Hotel Philippines
- Discovery Primea
- Discovery Suites
- Fairmont and Raffles Hotel
- Makati Diamond Residences
- Marco Polo Hotel
- New World Hotel Makati
- Sofitel Philippines Plaza
- Holiday Inn & Suites Makati
- Century Park Hotel
- Novotel Manila Araneta City
- The Bellevue Manila
- Acacia Hotel Manila
- Belmont Hotel Manila
The department said hotels accepting staycations guests are allowed at 100 percent operational capacity.
“This is also very timely, knowing that that the holiday season is fast approaching. Family gatherings are part of the Filipino culture, which makes this an important period for leisure travels and bookings,” Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.
Also allowed under Alert Level 3 are meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE); social events like weddings, parties, and family reunions; and tourist attractions such as museums, parks plazas, public gardens and other scenic viewpoints at a maximum of 30 percent indoor capacity for fully vaccinated individuals only, and 50 percent outdoor venue capacity for individuals regardless of vaccination status.
Since Metro Manila has reached 70 percent vaccination for senior citizens and those with comorbidities, Romulo-Puyat said establishments permitted to operate in this area are allowed to expand with an additional 20 percent capacity and another 10 percent if they have been granted a safety seal.
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Romulo-Puyat said the resumption of staycation and expansion of capacity for restaurants serve as a "big boost" to the sector and would result in the restoration of jobs of displaced tourism workers.
“We welcome the easing of restrictions under the current alert level. The resumption of tourism-related activities in select areas will not only aid hotels and establishments in gradually earning revenue, but will also translate into the restoration of jobs for our displaced tourism workers, especially now that the holiday season is fast approaching,” Romulo-Puyat said.
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