Philippine 2007 tourist arrivals up 8.7 per cent, says Govt
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines for 2007 rose 8.7 per cent from the previous year to a record 3.09 million, the tourism department said on Friday.
By Agencies |
MANILA: Tourist arrivals in the Philippines for 2007 rose 8.7 per cent from the previous year to a record 3.09 million, the tourism department said on Friday.
Expenditures from tourists reached $4.89 billion, up 41 per cent from the same period in 2006, the department said.
South Koreans were the most numerous visitors with 653,310 arrivals a 14.2 per cent increase over 2006.
The US was the second largest contingent with 578,953, a two per cent increase from 2006.
The Japanese were third at 395,012 but this was a 6.4 per cent decrease from 2006.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said he hopes the country can post about 3.3 million tourist arrivals and $5.8 billion in expenditures in 2008.
The department said it is encouraging private companies to schedule more events and promotions so that tourists will stay longer and spend more money.
Expenditures from tourists reached $4.89 billion, up 41 per cent from the same period in 2006, the department said.
South Koreans were the most numerous visitors with 653,310 arrivals a 14.2 per cent increase over 2006.
The US was the second largest contingent with 578,953, a two per cent increase from 2006.
The Japanese were third at 395,012 but this was a 6.4 per cent decrease from 2006.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said he hopes the country can post about 3.3 million tourist arrivals and $5.8 billion in expenditures in 2008.
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The department said it is encouraging private companies to schedule more events and promotions so that tourists will stay longer and spend more money.
The Philippines saw 2.843 million tourist arrivals in 2006.
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