PH eyes electronic visas to boost tourism from India, China

MANILA, Philippines–The Department of Tourism (DOT) has hosted a high-level convergence meeting to discuss visa reforms aimed at increasing entry into the country for international tourists, particularly from India and China.

The meeting comes as the DOT seeks to explore travel mechanisms, primarily an e-visa system, to increase entry into the country for Indian nationals, an important and growing market for the Philippines.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the importance of the Indian tourist market, noting that 58% of Indian visitors are repeat travelers. India has risen from being an opportunity market to an important market source of foreign visitors fo…

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