Source: Philippine Tourist Board (2014)
Source: Trip Advisor (2014)
Source: Lonely Planet (2014)
Source: San Francisco State University Study of Belize (2013)
Puerto Princesa enjoying tourism boom, says
mayor
(The Philippine Star) | Updated March 27, 2014
MANILA, Philippines - Tourism has boomed in Puerto Princesa City in just seven months under
the leadership of Mayor Lucilo Bayron.
Bayron cited records of the city’s tourism office showing that a total of 367,001 foreign tourists
visited Puerto Princesa from July 2013 to January 2014, a difference of 11,196 to the 355,805
foreign tourists recorded from July 2012 to January 2013.
In a statement, Bayron said he suspects that politics was behind the negative reports on tourism
and the alleged increase of criminality in the city following the recall petition filed against him.
But Bayron said the “demolition job” against him by his political rivals does not bother him at
all, adding that he is confident that the residents have full confidence in his leadership.
Bayron assured city residents that security and peace and order would be intensified to attract
more foreign tourists.
Tourism boom brings jobs to Philippines
Business.inquirer.net Jun 02, 2008
MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Tourism is on a roll.
Through targeted marketing campaigns in China, Japan, Korea, the United States, the Middle
East and Europe, it was able to attract 3.09 million tourists into the Philippines last year. And
since the campaigns remain on high gear, it is optimistic that 3.4 million more will come in this
year.
This surge in arrivals has led to a boom in the local tourism sector, which means more jobs for
Filipinos.
Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa alone, which plans to open this year, is looking for 400 hotel
employees.
"Tourism has very big room to grow," a spokesman said. "That's why I keep on bringing the
President to different places (like Caramoan and Panglao) to highlight other potential tourist
destinations."