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Mar 25, 2023 · Domestic tourism became non-existent as Filipinos travel only for the sole reason to visit relatives and friends. Outside the usual holidays when Filipinos can flock to provinces and beach destinations, most would not dare go to far-off places due to the possibility that they be accused of being communist rebels.
- The Philippines, in Comparison
- Poor Infrastructure and Transportation
- Expensive Airfare
- Lack of Promotion
- Poor International Image
- Lack of A Comprehensive Tourism Program
- What Now?
Last 2019, the Philippines recorded around 8.26 million foreign tourists entering the country. This number was a record high, and it has only consistently increased throughout the years, from 6.6 million in 2017 and 7.1 million in 2019. However, this number pales in comparison to those of the tourism industries from our neighboring Southeast Asian ...
Quality infrastructure is the backbone of a successful tourism industry. This includes everything from airports and docks, hotels and other accommodations, public roads, and other facilities. While there have been significant improvements in infrastructure on the micro-level through local efforts like providing accommodations and developing small b...
The Philippines’ archipelagic nature is like a double-edged sword for the tourism sector. Our beautiful islands are the main attraction for the tourists that visit the country, but it also means that these tourist spots are more remote and usually require another flight to finally reach. For example, foreigners who want to go to Coron in Palawan wi...
No matter how remote or underdeveloped a place is, tourists will still want to visit the area if it was given good promotion. Sadly, the publicity efforts for Philippine tourism is not as far-reaching as compared to that of Thailand’s or Malaysia’s. Awareness of the country’s tourist destinations is comparably low, especially in European countries....
Because of the lack of strong promotion, the “bad side” of the Philippines becomes all the more glaring. Through the years, the Philippines has developed a negative and unfair reputation in the international tourist community for being poor and unsafe to visit. There are also concerns about the overly visible poverty, congested traffic, and dirtine...
Overarching all of the points we’ve mentioned before is this. Currently, the tourism industry in the country is fragmented and uncoordinated. With different agencies and institutions handling different sections for tourism development, there is no clear coordination among the institutions toward a clear goal or vision. All of the necessary efforts ...
It’s clear that there is no shortage of beautiful attractions that the Philippines has to offer, and it’s because of these obstacles, among others, that hinder the country from being a top-bill tourist destination. While there have been several great developments over the years, there is still so much that can be done to holistically improve the to...
Jul 18, 2022 · The limited knowledge on tourism history in the country failed to recognise the existence of travel and tourism activities through prevalent movements during precolonial and colonial...
Tourism in the Philippines traces its origins during the ancient times when the first set of people chose to migrate through land bridges, followed by the other sets of migrations from the Malayan archipelago in the south and Taiwan in the north.
Aug 15, 2023 · Tourism in the Philippines began during the Spanish colonial period in the 19th century, with early tourists primarily being European elite.
Mar 10, 2017 · To determine whether the Philippine tourism industry is moving towards sustainable development, this paper explores the evolution of the tourism industry in the Philippines by tracing its...
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Oct 7, 2022 · Drawn from a range of disciplinary backgrounds and geographical scales (national, regional, and local), this book presents a critical investigation of issues surrounding Philippine host communities and tourists to and within the country. Tourism is an essential aspect of the Filipino society today.
