Sustaining momentum crucial

STOP focusing on the number of foreign tourists visiting the Philippines, and concentrate instead on protecting the environment, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. told reporters on the sidelines of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) forum in Legazpi City, Albay Province on Friday.

“Let’s not get preoccupied by numbers, let’s focus on the environment and sustainability and keeping the momentum going because we can’t deny tourists are coming. But the question is, are we ready?” Jimenez said.