The Philippines is likely to achieve its original target of 10 million tourist arrivals by 2020 if the tourism sector bottlenecks such as infrastructure constraints, regional airports improvements, the need for more hotel rooms, and the upgrade of local products are addressed.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative Shanaka Jayanath Peiris noted in particular the need for regional connectivity and more hotel rooms.

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