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China, North America drive Philippines Jan-May tourism growth
Strong gains from China and North America helped propel international visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first five months of 2026, offsetting a decline from South Korea and keeping the country's tourism recovery on track.
Northern Mindanao tourism players forge united front
Tourism and aviation leaders in Northern Mindanao are stepping up collaboration to protect the region's tourism growth from mounting global headwinds, underscoring the growing importance of local coordination in an increasingly uncertain travel environment.
Tourism’s GDP share eases as spending slips
The Philippines’ tourism sector posted a more nuanced performance in 2025: employment continued to rise, but its overall economic footprint softened, pointing to a recovery that is steady in participation but uneven in value generation.
Air China route boosts China tourism rebound
The Philippines is stepping up its push to revive Chinese arrivals, welcoming Air China’s inaugural Chongqing–Manila (CKG–MNL) flight on May 2 as a key milestone in rebuilding one of its most vital tourism markets.
DOT sharpens tourism strategy to boost visitor value
The Department of Tourism is tightening its playbook, shifting from volume to value as it targets markets and segments that can deliver higher spending and longer stays.
