THE Department of Tourism (DOT) has set a tourism revenue target of between $6 billion and $8 billion by 2016 under its National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP), which aims to attract more international tourists to visit and spend while in the country.

“Realistically, were looking at the 6-million (tourist arrivals) mark,” Benito Bengzon Jr., undersecretary for tourism development, told reporters. For tourism revenue, “we’re hoping it’s anywhere in the range of $6 to $8 billion,” he added.

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