DOT: Philippines reached P149B in tourism revenues in November 2022

The Philippine government has generated a total of P149 billion in tourism revenues in November 2022, Malacañang said on Wednesday.

In its year-end report presented to the Palace, the Department of Tourism said tourism revenues last month had reached P149 billion or $2.6 million.

When it comes to tourist arrivals, some 2.4 million foreign tourists flocked to the Philippines, which is being recognized as the world's leading beach and dive destination, according to the DOT.

In 2023, the agency is targeting to have 2.6 million international tourist arrivals in a low scenario and 6.4 million in a high scenario.

It also plans to focus on connectivity, convenience, and e(Quality). The DOT's  initiatives are under its Seven-Point Agenda aimed at improving tourism infrastructure, establishing cohesive digitalization and connectivity, enhancing the country’s overall tourism experience and equalizing product development.

According to the DOT, it will support local government-initiated tourism infrastructure, open up Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) properties to development through public-private partnerships (PPPs), develop Cruise Tourism involving at least 136 ports of call in over 40 islands, conduct regional travel fairs, develop tourism circuits and continue convergence with tourism-enhancing government agencies.

It will also improve convenience by establishing Tourism Information Desks and Tourist Rest Areas, enhance the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence, and improve the accreditation standards to ensure the competitiveness of the Philippine tourism sector.

The DOT also vowed to open Mindanao region to promote Halal tourism, conduct Philippine national job fairs, and expand the tourism opportunity markets. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News