Tourist arrivals for the first quarter of 2018 registered an increase of 12.13% over the same period last year. Tourist arrivals totaling to 268,477 is composed of 191,296 domestic and 77,181 foreign tourists. Data source for tourist arrivals are from the accommodation establishments within the region. Top ten foreign origin markets are China, Taiwan, …
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Shopping is more fun in the PHL, say tourists
In Photo: Shops at the Uptown Mall in Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City are seen in this file photo. According to the Department of Tourism’s Visitor Sample Survey, shopping—whether in sleek malls like Uptown or more low-end flea markets—topped the list of preferred activities by tourists visiting the country. RETAILERS, rejoice! Shopping tops the …
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Tourism Research Grant
Call for Proposals: DOT-Tourism Research Grant The Department of Tourism (DOT), in line with its objective of promoting a culture of tourism research in the country is calling for research proposals for its 2018 Tourism Research Grant. The DOT is providing financial assistance to individual research in tourism. The grant aims to foster …