TIM eMagazine Volume 3 Issue 1 | Page 54

Tourism DOT welcomes Forbes.com's PH tourism citation Passengers of M/V SuperStar Virgo, M/S Costa Atlantica, M/S Amsterdam and M/S Silver Shadow experience the warm welcome of the Philippines' Capital of Fun Credit: tourism.gov.ph T he Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly receives Forbes.com's citation of the Philippines as one of the hottest spots in Asia this year. The article entitled "The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018", underscored the country's improved connectivity and infrastructure as the factors for the increased tourism interest. Forbes.com aligned the Philippines with the continent's must visit destinations Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, and South 54 Korea. "To be lined-up with the region's tourism powerhouse is a testament to the resiliency of the people and the country's resolve to promote the Philippines as a safe and fun destination," said Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo-Teo. The article stated, "with recent improvements in local infrastructure, top tourist destinations are now being served by domestic airports with frequent flights to and from the country's major cities." Several international gateways have experienced renovations last year with plans to develop more regional