Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco underscored the agency’s commitment to advancing the country’s tourism in 2025. “With optimism and
Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco underscored the agency’s commitment to advancing the country’s tourism in 2025.
Despite these hurdles, the DOT pushed for reforms, such as the Cruise Visa Waiver program and the implementation of e-visa systems for key markets like India. Meanwhile, the average tourist stay increased from 9 nights in 2019 to over 11 nights in 2024, with 70 percent of visitors being repeat travelers.
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