PHILIPPINE TOURISM

In the past, the Philippines have been listed as one of the best country to visit across the Asian continent. At present, this nation is still waving its banner in the arena of tourism owing to the explosion of globalization in the recent decade.

The Republic of the Philippines has sown major changes that undoubtedly, helped propelled the economy. Such boom of the country’s wealth has stemmed from the gargantuan contributions from the revolution of information and technology, trade and commerce, tourism and others. In this essay, however, the writer aims to present an emphasis to the growing tourism business in the country.

Seventeen years ago, it cannot be denied that there have been numerous spectacular uncharted territories in the motherland. Also due to the threat posed by some rebel groups in the country, this has led to a declined in tourism. Those that are frequently visited by foreign tourist are just the prominent ones and those that are safer to visit such as El Nido in Palawan, the perfectly coned-shaped Mayon Volcano, Rice terraces in Banaue and Boracay to name some. Little was known that as an archipelago nation, there are diverse package of traditions and cultures and more scenarios waiting to be unraveled. Nonetheless, despite the slow paced transition of tourism in the pearl of the orient seas, it saw a continuous incline as recorded from an official government document. Clearly, ten years from the beginning of the new millennium, there was a massive influx of people coming from different countries probably brought about by the trending social media and to include, a firmer security implemented from the government. From the highest mountain peak, to the depths of the sea, the Philippines surprisingly offer a range of attractions which attracted more people from the four corners of the world.

Aside from the unbeatable beauty of the country, the natives themselves have also contributed to the boosting of tourism. It has always been asserted that generally, Filipinos carry the emblem of being hospitable. With such characteristics, tourists are accommodated well and are made sure to exit the country satisfied. In addition, their ability to communicate well to the foreigners may it be spoken or gestures have worked well to both parties and ended the day with mutual settlements. Moreover, those are just the well-known features of a Filipino. A lot of foreign visitors would agree with the observation that Filipinos treat other people incomparable of the money paid for the visit for they are willing to take extra mile. They exert effort to please the visitors with the desire of them to come back again. This could mean that there is hope to continue with the employment.

In relation to the aforementioned, as evidence, many locals have been given employment due to the popularity of tourism in the country which in turn became a god source of income. Some natives of Kabayan and Sagada maintain their positions as tour guides because apart from the enjoyment, they experience while accompanying tourist, their salaries could also sustain their daily needs. It provided them a reason to invest with their knowledge of their own place and also served as an avenue to interact to people of different nationalities and even fellow Filipinos.

In summary, these are the general pattern observed by the writer in the realm of Philippine tourism industry. It is only the nature that captivated countless visitors but the inhabitants also have been a priceless factor in the business. All in all, the rising trend of tourism is believed by the author to continue only if the government will ensure safety, continue to preserve the attractions and people will remain as Filipinos. These three I believe will determine the future of the Phillipine tourism industry.