Andreo Calonzo and Ditas Lopez, Bloomberg
Sustainable tourism growth is difficult to achieve because most tourism boards won't slow down, take a beat, and withstand a temporary drop in visitation in the name of long-term improvement. The Philippines is smart to do this reparative work.
2 years ago
Ditas Lopez, Bloomberg
While the Philippines has plenty to offer tourists, it lags behind many of its regional rivals. Stepping up promotional activities should at least make potential visitors more aware of what the country has to offer. On the other hand, the brutal reputation of the current government doesn't help.
2 years ago
Associated Press
As air travel in Asia continues to surge, the Philippines needs to further develop its congested airport hub in Manila if it's going to double its tourist intake by 2022.
3 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
As the world's fastest-growing region for tourism it's a good sign that some Asian countries can expect to see healthy travel and tourism investment during the next 10 years. But a number of factors could alter these projections, particularly the Chinese market, as more global tourism trends are tested in this region.
4 years ago
David Fickling, Bloomberg Gadfly
If history has proven, the kind of violence taking place in the Philippines under Duterte's leadership could have a damaging impact on tourism for many years to come.
4 years ago
Karl Lester M. Yap, Bloomberg
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.
5 years ago
Associated Press
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.
5 years ago
Siegfrid Alegado and Cecilia Yap, Bloomberg
Nothing says welcome to visitors from around the world like easy connectivity.
5 years ago
Liza Lin, Bloomberg
Every boom is followed by a bust. But before that bust is total and complete, things tend to get a little crazy.
5 years ago
Cecilia Yap, Bloomberg
The Philippines doesn't need a repeat of last year's disaster.
5 years ago
The Manila Times
Now that it has help from the UN, maybe the Philippines' tourism bosses will rethink their role.
6 years ago
Matikas Santos , Phillippine Daily Inquirer
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.
6 years ago
