DOT eyes 9 new markets

MANILA - The Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing at least nine countries as new markets to boost foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines, the country’s tourism chief said. More here: DOT eyes 9 new markets

PH travel/tourism investments to grow 3.8% to P84.4 B in 2014

Travel and tourism investments in the Philippines is expected to rise by 3.8 percent to P84.39 billion this year, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global authority on the economic and social contribution of the sector which conducts an annual economic analysis of its impact in 184 countries, announced yesterday. In 2013, the sector accounted for P81.3 billion, or 3.6% of total ... More here: PH travel/tourism investments to grow 3.8% to P84.4 B in 2014

PH tourism investment share expected to rise

MANILA, Philippines – A boost in the share of travel and tourism industry in the country’s total annual investments is expected this year due to higher demand from international tourists, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). More here: PH tourism investment share expected to rise