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Can the Philippines turn its tourism promise into a force for long-term growth?

Join the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ) on March 18, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM via Zoom, for a webinar on advancing sustainable tourism in the Philippines. This session will present key findings from a recent Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ study titled, ",” which assesses the sector’s economic contributions, structural trends, and policy frameworks.

Authored by Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Senior Research Fellow Dr. John Paolo R. Rivera, De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Associate Professorial Lecturer Marga Clarence P. Bolalin, and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Research Specialist John Joseph S. Ocbina, the study outlines practical strategies to strengthen tourism competitiveness—such as improving infrastructure and connectivity, enhancing tourism offerings, and expanding opportunities beyond major destinations—in line with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023–2028.

Join policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders in discussing how sustainable tourism can support inclusive growth and regional development. Register at .

The webinar will also be livestreamed on the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and SERP-P Facebook pages. Read the full study at .

 

DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS:

of Dr. John Paolo Rivera, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Senior Research Fellow

of Dr. Maria Cherry Lyn Rodolfo, Asian Institute of Management Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism Advisory Board Member 

of Dr. Ma. Christina Aquino, Commission on Higher Education Technical Panel for Tourism and Hospitality Management Member

of Dr. Richard Daenos, Department of Tourism Region Office III Director 



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