It is often said that the warmth and hospitality of Filipinos are key reasons why tourists from around the globe continue to return to the Philippines, drawn not only by the diverse tourist spots across the archipelago’s 7,641 islands but also by the genuine welcome they receive from locals.
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and officials of the Philippine Hotel Owners Association Inc. led by its President Arthur Lopez , Technical Working Group on PHISAP Chairman Francis Gotianun , Executive Director Benito “Bong” Bengzon, Jr.
To address this shortfall, the DOT and the Philippine Hotel Owners Association Inc. launched the Philippine Hotel Industry Strategic Action Plan for 2023-2028 on October 16, 2024. This five-year roadmap aims to improve competitiveness, promote sustainable development, and foster growth within the country’s hotel sector, as stated by the tourism chief during the event at The Westin Manila.
In 2023, the accommodation sector employed 1.45 million people and accounted for 16.2 percent of the P2.09 trillion tourism direct gross value-added , as well as 23.3 percent of the 6.21 million jobs in tourism. The sector attracted over 51.4 percent of the P508.8 billion in tourism investments, underscoring its vital role in the country’s economic recovery.
Meanwhile, the DOT chief commended the hotel owners and the accommodation sector for their efforts in integrating smart technologies to improve the efficiency of tourism services and for adopting sustainable innovations that reduce carbon footprints and promote green tourism. Consequently, the government has made significant strides in addressing the needs of tourists as they travel throughout the country.
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