4.27-M tourists in PH: Record high but below goal

Analette Abesamis

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Despite a high number of tourists in the country, the Department of Tourism has stated that it has not met its goal. A total of 4,272,811 foreign tourists visited the Philippines in 2012, according to Department of Tourism’s statement on January 23, reflecting a 9.07% increase from the 3,917,454 visitors in 2011.The Department of Tourism was hoping to breach the 4.6-million mark. In spite of not hitting its target, Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez mentions all key source markets registered positive growth for the year. 


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