For the first 11 months of 2019, Department of Tourism (DOT) data showed that South Korea remains the country's top tourist market with 1,785,357 tourists, followed by China with 1,626,309, and the United States with 954,952.
China was the fastest-growing market, with a growth rate of 40.2% from the previous period in 2018.
The Department targeted to reach 8.2 million foreign tourists last year. But with the 8 millionth tourist arriving four days before 2019 ended, Romulo-Puyat estimated that the country would at least hit 8.1 million of the target.
If the December figures are the same as last year, the Philippines will be getting at least 8.1 million visitors. The target is 8.2 million. The continued increase in tourist arrivals through November ensures the Philippines will have achieved a year-end total that surpasses that of the previous year.
Boracay remained as the top tourist destination last year, with 1.6 foreign visitors, followed by Cebu which attracted 1.4 million tourists, and Davao del Sur with 1.3 million.
The Philippines Department of Tourism continues to firm up the country's sustainable tourism development program. They have launched a successful movement for sustainable tourism.
The Philippines Department of Tourism continues to firm up the country's sustainable tourism development program. They have launched a successful movement for sustainable tourism.
The data on international visitor arrivals are based on the Arrival Cards filled out by foreign nationals and collected by the Bureau of Immigration.
For November alone, South Korean visitors reached 176,185, while China came in second with 126,785, followed by the US with 82,617 arrivals. (PNA)
For November alone, South Korean visitors reached 176,185, while China came in second with 126,785, followed by the US with 82,617 arrivals. (PNA)
Philippine Department of Tourism Australia and New Zealand
Norjamin G. Delos Reyes | Tourism Attache
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92 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Australia
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