Articles tagged “philippines”

While the aesthetic of Thailand’s latest pitch to digital nomads leans Instagram-friendly, the real aim is to boost the economy.

Direct flights and visa waivers won’t fix everything, but they’re a start. If the Philippines wants more Indian travelers, this is the way forward. Now if only the numbers follow the policies.

By targeting digital nomads and Muslim-friendly travelers, the Philippines is reshaping its tourism strategy to focus on longer, more meaningful stays.

The Philippines had relied on the Chinese market, but is now focused on diversifying its source markets.

The Philippines may be late to the game, but it still has a shot at winning over remote workers. To compete with the likes of Thailand, Japan, and South Korea, it needs more than beaches — it needs digital infrastructure, government coordination, and a clear pitch: it’s a future-ready remote work hub.

United already claims to be the “world's leading carrier across the Pacific” – these additions, plus others already in motion, will strengthen its bragging rights over U.S. rivals.

The Philippines' Department of Tourism plans to add over 120,000 hotel rooms by 2028 to meet rising tourism demand, aiming for 456,000 rooms to accommodate projected arrivals of 11.5 million tourists.

The 2024 Philippines Accommodation Pipeline Report reveals 158 accommodation projects with 40,084 rooms in development, with Luzon leading, followed by Visayas and Mindanao, which is noted as an underserved market.

The Philippines aims for 7.7 million tourists in 2024 despite challenges, with South Korea as the top source market and a significant increase in visitor receipts this year.

Tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. plans to open his first casino in Manila by 2025, investing $1 billion in two integrated casino resorts, with the first located at Vista Mall Global South in Las Pinas and the second in the Villar City development.