The Philippines has so much to offer, but its infrastructure and security issues mean it is a perennial "wish it could" on the international travel circuit.
12 months ago
Every country needs a tourism ambassador like Manny Pacquiao who just won't stop talking about how great the destination is, no matter the context.
1 year ago
Nothing says welcome to visitors from around the world like easy connectivity.
Every boom is followed by a bust. But before that bust is total and complete, things tend to get a little crazy.
2 years ago
The Philippines doesn't need a repeat of last year's disaster.
Now that it has help from the UN, maybe the Philippines' tourism bosses will rethink their role.
Turning the Philippines into a major cruise destination would be great news for the 61,700 Filipino crew members who already work for Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, the new-hires to come, and the local economy.
The easier the visa regime, the more visitors will come.
The upgrade decisions in the U.S. and Europe are big steps toward airlines in the Philippines being able to expand their networks after safety-ratings downgrades.
"You should hire a security guard" is likely the least effective tourism slogan since "Come See Belarus."
Vegas will likely soon become a quaint relic of a very different time.
3 years ago
The Philippines has tourism potential -- and a great national marketing plan -- but it's problems for on-the-ground visitors begin at Manilla's airport and extend from there.
