The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) pledged to work closely with President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration as the government moves to sustain, if not surpass, the country’s tourism gains over the last four years.
Joining other industry players in a courtesy call to Duterte in Davao, PTAA President Maria Michelle Reyes-Victoria reiterated the association’s position that travel agencies will be “workhorses in the promotion and growth of the country’s tourism industry.”
Since 1979, the PTAA has continuously been working in partnership with the government to develop the country’s tourism industry.
“We will always work with the government to keep pushing the boundaries of the country’s tourism,” said Victoria.
Victoria mentioned the potential for Philippine tourism is very high especially now that the Duterte administration has prioritized the country’s peace and order situation. According to the PTAA head, the said potential would become evident in Mindanao where the association expects increase in travel and tours.
“The southern part of the country has a lot to offer for tourism and we have barely scratched the surface,” Victoria said. She further noted that Mindanao will play a key role as the Philippines pushes for 10 million tourist arrivals in the next few years.
“The PTAA expects nothing but positive changes for the country’s tourism industry under President Duterte and the current government will have the full support of our association,” Victoria said.