Philippines tourism makes stride as global ranking climbs

Philstar - Oct 3, 2026

The Philippines was named the seventh-fastest improving economy in global tourism after climbing eight places to 57th out of 110 countries in the 2026 Travel and Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum.

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