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Further, the TDGVA last year amounted to PHP 1.38 trillion, which is 36.9 percent higher compared with the PHP 1.00 trillion in 2021. Meanwhile, internal tourism expenditure, which combines inbound and domestic tourism expenditure, also saw a significant increase last year, tallying PHP1.87 trillion in 2022, which is a 131.2 percent growth from the PHP 810 billion in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco welcomed the optimistic figures and noted the commitment of the DOT to sustain last year\u2019s gains through its seven-point agenda to be pursued under the Marcos administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are elated and inspired by the figures enclosed in the 2022 Philippine Tourism Satellite Accounts,\u201d said Secretary Frasco. \u201cWe ascribe last year\u2019s gains, foremost, to our President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., whose clear vision and confidence in the tourism industry sparked a strong sense of inspiration and urgency for the DOT, and all players that make up the tourism value chain\u2013our national and local government partners, and tourism stakeholders in the private sector\u2013to work together. This whole-of-government approach to tourism allowed the Philippines to achieve great heights less than a year into office. As we continue to ride the wave of travel resurgence coming out of the pandemic, we in the DOT acknowledge the need for initiatives that will make the Philippine tourism industry sustainable, resilient, and top-of-mind for the next several years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2022 PTSA showed that inbound tourism expenditure posted the highest growth out of the different forms of tourism expenditure, registering PHP 368.67 billion last year compared with PHP 27.63 billion in 2021, or a growth rate of 1,234.2 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inbound tourism expenditure, which refers to the expenditure of non-resident visitors or those foreign and Filipinos permanently residing abroad, contributed 5.9 percent to the country\u2019s total exports in 2022, compared to 0.6 percent share in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Domestic tourism on the rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With domestic tourism expenditure in 2022 reaching PHP 1.50 trillion, or a 92.3 percent growth from the PHP 782.57 billion in 2021, the DOT chief stressed on the importance of further boosting the country\u2019s domestic tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Domestic tourism expenditure, or expenditure of resident visitors within the Philippines either during domestic trips or as part of their international travel, contributed 9.0 percent to the household final consumption expenditure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through the Philippine Experience Program, our regional expos, fairs, and the like, we intend to generate tourism opportunities by giving our travel and tourism stakeholders opportunities to immerse themselves in other destinations and regions and to come up with tour packages that they can dovetail with their offerings.<\/p>Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco<\/strong><\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Among the DOT\u2019s initiatives aimed at domestic tourism promotion are the North Luzon Travel Fair last year, Mindanao Travel Expo earlier this year, and the Central Philippines Travel Fair Expo on June 16 inviting key travel and tourism stakeholders from Luzon, Mindanao, and the rest of Visayas to converge in Iloilo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from continuing existing tourism circuits in regions across the country, the DOT also launched the Philippine Experience: Heritage, Culture and Arts Caravans, a nationwide program across all regions of the country highlighting key, emerging and lesser-known destinations, and featuring various tourism products such as pilgrimage tourism, heritage tourism, food tourism, wellness, and arts and local products of communities and micro, small and medium enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOne of our objectives to be pursued under the Marcos administration is the maximization of domestic tourism as it has proven a very strong and reliable contributor to the economy\u201d, said Secretary Frasco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThrough the Philippine Experience Program, our regional expos, fairs, and the like, we intend to generate tourism opportunities by giving our travel and tourism stakeholders opportunities to immerse themselves in other destinations and regions and to come up with tour packages that they can dovetail with their offerings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n More than 5 million Filipinos were employed in tourism-related jobs in 2022. Further, employment in tourism identified industries was estimated at 5.35 million in 2022, higher by 9.3 percent than the 4.9 million in 2021. The 2022 PTSA also recorded the share of employment in tourism industries to the country\u2019s total employment at 11.4 percent, which increased from the 11.1 percent in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last year, the Philippines Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) tapped Japanese influencers to promote the Philippines\u2019 premier tourist destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To revitalize the Philippine tourism industry, TPB Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) Tokyo, welcomed Japanese influencers to a six-day familiarization tour to two top-notch tourist destinations: Boracay and Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tour included Fumiya Sankai, a Japanese vlogger, actor, recording artist, and influencer who gained fame when he became the first Japanese official housemate in the Pinoy Big Brother reality show; Kei & Aya, partner influencers who are popular with travel lovers; and video content creators Cotton and Shogo Kokubu who visited and explored the island of Boracay, which was recently hailed as one of the World\u2019s Best Islands, and the City of Manila, named among the world\u2019s best cities according to the data of the Time Out Index 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Boracay leg highlighted the world-renowned white sand beach as well as the spectacular Boracay sunset viewed while sailing in a paraw boat. Meanwhile in Manila, Japanese influencers got a glimpse of the Metro\u2019s business districts and urban lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom a dazzling sunset paraw sailing experience to adrenaline-pumping water adventure activities, the tropical paradise of Boracay offers a precious retreat to all kinds of travellers. The warm welcome and hospitality of the locals also make for a worthwhile visit to the Philippines,\u201d said Japanese vlogger Fumiya Sankai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TPB\u2019s hosting of the Trip is part of the agency\u2019s SMARTourism Program that integrates innovation and digitalization in its operations by strengthening its digital presence in collaboration with well-known international influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we continue to ride the wave of travel resurgence coming out of the pandemic, we in the DOT acknowledge the need for initiatives that will make the Philippine tourism industry sustainable, resilient, and top-of-mind for the next several years.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n TPB recently won big at the TripZilla Excellence Awards 2022 and was named the Sustainability Leader of the Year by the prestigious awards body. TPB Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), topped the polls after extensive online voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A new category in the TripZilla Excellence Awards, Sustainability Leader of the Year aims to honour companies and organizations taking strides in responsible tourism. Its addition recognizes the role of industry leaders in minimizing tourism\u2019s negative impact on the social, economic, and environmental landscape of key destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability remains at the forefront of TPB Philippines\u2019 efforts to promote the Philippines as a world-class travel destination. Through its initiatives in promoting environmental awareness and local-centric experiences, the TPB hopes to develop the country\u2019s thrust of green and sustainable tourism among all stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnder the influence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sustainability Leader of the Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n