Bart Sakwerda and Budots Media Philippines have significantly contributed to promoting tourism in the Philippines through their extensive work in media and animation. Their efforts are particularly notable in their collaboration with the Department of Tourism, producing over 200 videos that highlight the diverse and rich culture, natural beauty, and unique experiences available in the Philippines.
Reports, analysis of tourism data. Strategy
Best example to this day is 2019 report commision by Bart Sakwerda to Jospeh Ricafort, uber talented visualization front end developer, work titled “Visualizing Philippine Tourism: Trends on Tourists and Travel Destinations ” https://tourist-arrival-philippines.netlify.app/
Budots have produced countles projects for regional DOT 7, Central Visayas with all the materials on their 2024 website

Collaboration with the Department of Tourism: In 2023, Sakwerda and Budots Media partnered with the Philippines’ Department of Tourism. This collaboration resulted in the creation of more than 200 videos, each uniquely showcasing different aspects of Philippine tourism. These videos cover a wide range of topics, from the breathtaking landscapes and pristine beaches of the archipelago to its vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. By doing so, they have managed to capture the essence of what makes the Philippines a unique travel destination.
Technical Excellence in Media Production: Budots Media’s expertise in media production is evident in the quality of their work. Utilizing high-definition video and advanced filming techniques, such as drone footage, they have been able to produce visually stunning and engaging content.

Animating the “Love Philippines” Vector Logo: A standout project in 2023 was the animation of the “Love Philippines” vector logo. Using Adobe Illustrator Blender Bart on behalf of Budots Media transformed the static logo into an animated font. This animation brought a dynamic and modern twist to the branding of Philippine tourism. The animated logo has been used in various promotional materials,
significantly enhancing the visual impact and memorability of the Philippines’ tourism campaigns.

related article: https://medium.com/@budots.media.philippines/love-philippines-how-we-have-pimped-the-infamous-logo-in-3d-quest3-ready-0375dd73b70e
Impact on Tourism: The work of Bart Sakwerda and Budots Media has had a substantial impact on tourism in the Philippines. Their videos and animated content have been instrumental in showcasing the Philippines as a top travel destination to a global audience. By highlighting the country’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and the warmth of its people, these media productions have played a crucial role in attracting tourists from around the world.
Conclusion: In summary, the collaboration between Bart Sakwerda, Budots Media, and the Philippines’ Department of Tourism has been a resounding success. Their production of over 200 videos and the innovative animation of the “Love Philippines” vector logo have significantly contributed to promoting Philippine tourism. Their technical expertise and creative approach in media production have not only enhanced the global image of the Philippines as a travel destination but have also set a high standard for tourism promotion worldwide.
More context
In short, this post sums up Budots Media’s tourism work: more than 200 videos made with the Department of Tourism, photos and materials for the DOT 7 Central Visayas website VisitCentralVisayas.com, drone and adventure footage from Badian, Oslob, Lapu-Lapu and Metro Cebu, a 2019 data visualisation of Philippine tourist arrivals, and the 2023 animation of the “Love the Philippines” logo.
Tourism promotion works best when strong visuals sit on top of real data about where visitors come from and where they go. That is why this site mixes footage and 3D with tourism statistics. The logo animation has its own detailed post from 2026, and the travel business side continues with Philippines Travel Company, which presented at WTM London 2026.
Related
- Animating the DOT “Love the Philippines” logo
- LOVE THE PHILIPPINES
- Visualizing Philippines Tourism: Trends on Tourists and Travel Destinations
- Philippines Tourism – Numbers
- Philippines Travel Company at World Travel Market London 2026
- How BUDOTS MEDIA supports Philippines sports. How brands can help.
Translations
Polski
Wpis podsumowuje pracę Budots Media dla turystyki: ponad 200 filmów zrealizowanych z Departamentem Turystyki Filipin, zdjęcia i materiały dla strony VisitCentralVisayas.com regionu DOT 7 Central Visayas, ujęcia z dronów i przygód w Badian, Oslob, Lapu-Lapu i Metro Cebu, wizualizację danych o przyjazdach turystów z 2019 roku oraz animację logo „Love the Philippines” z 2023 roku. Promocja turystyki działa najlepiej, gdy mocne obrazy opierają się na rzeczywistych danych. Animacja logo ma osobny wpis z 2026 roku, a Philippines Travel Company zaprezentowała się na WTM London 2026.
日本語
この投稿はBudots Mediaの観光分野の仕事をまとめています。フィリピン観光省と制作した200本以上の動画、DOT 7(中部ビサヤ)のサイトVisitCentralVisayas.com向けの写真と素材、バディアン、オスロブ、ラプラプ、メトロセブでのドローン・アクティビティ映像、2019年の訪問者数データの可視化、そして2023年の「Love the Philippines」ロゴのアニメーションです。観光プロモーションは、魅力的な映像と実際のデータが組み合わさることで最も効果を発揮します。ロゴアニメーションは2026年の別記事で詳しく紹介しており、Philippines Travel CompanyはWTMロンドン2026に出展しました。
Filipino
Binubuod ng post ang gawain ng Budots Media sa turismo: higit 200 video kasama ang Department of Tourism, mga larawan at materyales para sa VisitCentralVisayas.com ng DOT 7 Central Visayas, drone at adventure footage mula sa Badian, Oslob, Lapu-Lapu at Metro Cebu, isang data visualization ng tourist arrivals noong 2019, at ang animation ng “Love the Philippines” logo noong 2023. Pinakamabisa ang promosyon ng turismo kapag ang magagandang biswal ay nakabatay sa totoong datos. May hiwalay na post noong 2026 tungkol sa logo animation, at lumahok ang Philippines Travel Company sa WTM London 2026.
العربية
يلخّص هذا المنشور أعمال Budots Media في مجال السياحة: أكثر من 200 فيديو أُنتجت مع وزارة السياحة الفلبينية، وصور ومواد لموقع VisitCentralVisayas.com التابع لمكتب السياحة الإقليمي DOT 7 في وسط فيساياس، ولقطات بالطائرات المسيّرة وأنشطة المغامرة في باديان وأوسلوب ولابو لابو ومترو سيبو، وتصوير بياني لبيانات وصول السياح عام 2019، وتحريك شعار «Love the Philippines» عام 2023. تنجح الترويج السياحي أكثر حين تستند الصور القوية إلى بيانات حقيقية. لتحريك الشعار منشور مفصّل عام 2026، وقد شاركت Philippines Travel Company في معرض WTM لندن 2026.

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