President Duterte asks Japan businessmen to invest in tourismBy THE MANILA TIMEShome/Public Square/President Duterte asks Japan businessmen to invest in tourismTOKYO, JAPAN: In a parallel event to the 14th Philippine Business Mission (PBM) for tourism held in Japan, President Rodrigo Duterte met with leaders of the Japanese travel industry and invited them to invest in the Philippines, stating that now is the best time. Organized by the Department of Tourism, the travel industry meeting with the President was a historic occasion, signaling the importance held by Japan as the country’s fourth biggest foreign tourist market. The historic meeting coincides with the annual Philippine Business Mission organized by the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board. The Japanese Association of Travel Agents (JATA) President, Tadashi Shimura, mentioned that under the leadership of Secretary Puyat, there have been focused marketing initiatives in Japan for Philippine tourism. International air seats to the Philippines from Japan now total 3,250,264 as of March 2019.

Source: Manila Times June 02, 2019 16:30 UTC