: Where do tourists go in the Philippines, and how can we make sure tourism growth remains sustainable?
Tourism is a key engine of growth, but resilience also means managing how and where that growth happens.
According to a PIDS study, Central Visayas (Region 7) draws the largest share of foreign tourists, while CALABARZON (Region 4A) leads in domestic tourist arrivals. This concentration of tourism activity raises important questions about overtourism, environmental sustainability, and more balanced tourism development across regions.
How can tourism policies promote growth while ensuring sustainability, competitiveness, and inclusive regional development?
Know more about the Philippines’ tourism sector and the ways to advance its sustainability, competitiveness, and inclusiveness by reading the PIDS study titled ""
