Manila Bulletin
Duterte promotes local tourism amid COVID-19 scare
Local airlines and hotels are offering discounted rates to encourage domestic tourism in the Philippines amid concerns over the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
President Duterte urged Filipinos to travel around the Philippines, assuring them of the country's safety regarding health, law and order, and accessibility.
He encouraged citizens to explore local destinations before traveling abroad.
The Department of Tourism estimates P42.9 billion in foregone revenue up to April due to virus concerns, though this is a fraction of previous annual revenues.
The government aims to cushion the economic impact of the virus through domestic tourism.
Programs like the CARES Program from Landbank and the RESPONSE Program from the Development Bank of the Philippines are available to support tourism sector SMEs.
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President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Filipinos to explore domestic tourist destinations, inviting them to travel with him around the country to support the local tourism industry amidst fears of the novel coronavirus.
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Malacañang expressed optimism that President Duterte's upcoming island-hopping trips will boost the domestic tourism industry, which has been impacted by the COVID-19 scare.
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President Rodrigo Duterte will embark on a domestic tourism campaign, including visits to Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol, to reassure the public of the safety of Philippine destinations.
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines (TCP) assure that the Philippines remains a safe destination for travel despite the novel coronavirus (nCoV) threat.
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The Department of Tourism (DOT) anticipates a P42.9 billion loss in revenue from February to April due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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