CEBU - The Department of Tourism (DOT) said it targets to attract some five million foreign visitors this year after noting that over 2.6 million tourists had visited the country last year.
DOT Secretary
Christina Frasco said last year’s tourist arrivals were over its 1.7 million
target. “As far as 2023 is concerned, the target is to double that number to
around a minimum of 4.8 million tourists. We far exceeded this target by almost
a million arrivals, especially considering that we've only reopened our borders
in February of 2022," Frasco said.
She said the
national government has implemented the so-called eTravel system, a one-stop
electronic travel declaration system that replaced the One Health Pass, to help
the DOT achieve its goal of enticing more tourists this year.
The DOT and the
Department of Transportation are also working on the improvement of the Ninoy
Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, the Cebu City Pier 1, and the Davao
International Airport, according to Frasco.
She said the DOT
also launched projects aimed at boosting the country’s tourism and ensuring the
country is ready to receive global tourists. These include “Philippine
Experience” and the “Bisita Be My Guest.” (Maria Teresa Montemayor)
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