Boracay hits P12B in tourism revenues
Boracay Island posted more than P 12 billion pesos in revenues as of October this year, the Department of Tourism 6 said.
Boracay’s revenue, mainly due to tourism, has reached P 12.17 billion as of the third quarter, higher compared to last year’s figures.
More than 600,000 local and foreign tourists visited the white sand beaches and various parts of Boracay during the period, more than 40 percent higher than the 2009 figure of around 470,000.
DOT 6 said they have recorded more than 230,000 foreign tourists in the island as of early October.
Boracay’s peak season usually begins in October and lasts until May the following year.
This is good news amid the various travel advisories issued by several countries against visiting in the Philippines, the DOT 6 said.
The United States, Australia and United Kingdom had earlier issued advisories as precautions in traveling to the country in the wake of reported terror threats.
DOT 6 data show some 11,000 Americans and more than 5,000 tourists from Australian and UK have so far visited Boracay this year.
Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said the tourism industry in Western Visayas remains resilient due to its relative peace and security and attractive tourism packages.*PNA
