Reopening the tourism industry
>> Sunday, February 5, 2023
EDITORIAL
THE tourism
industry is known to be a strong economic driver as it is able to benefit many
industries like food, events, transportation, and construction, among others.
The industry's impact on a local economy is evident with the growth of cities, towns, and municipalities where it is among the areas' primary industries. Bohol, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Baguio are just among the places in the country where the tourism industry plays quite a big role.
Places in the Cordillera like Sagada and Banaue are catching up, but much still needs to be done.
However, an industry that relies on the influx of people would also be among the first to be gravely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the implementation of travel and movement restrictions, we saw the closure of many tourism-related establishments. A lot of workers in the industry were also displaced as demand drops with people staying at their homes.
Now that we have somehow adapted to the new normal, local government units are gradually reopening the local tourism industry and promote domestic tourism.
Tourism activities are now being allowed.
The national government has somehow safely reopened tourism in in the country and tourism hubs would allow more businesses to reopen and provide jobs.
The tourism industry is getting bullish and LGUs are still advocating minimum health standards.
By the end of the day, if we want our economy to remain open, everyone will have to do their part and having the discipline to still follow minimum health standards.
The industry's impact on a local economy is evident with the growth of cities, towns, and municipalities where it is among the areas' primary industries. Bohol, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Baguio are just among the places in the country where the tourism industry plays quite a big role.
Places in the Cordillera like Sagada and Banaue are catching up, but much still needs to be done.
However, an industry that relies on the influx of people would also be among the first to be gravely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the implementation of travel and movement restrictions, we saw the closure of many tourism-related establishments. A lot of workers in the industry were also displaced as demand drops with people staying at their homes.
Now that we have somehow adapted to the new normal, local government units are gradually reopening the local tourism industry and promote domestic tourism.
Tourism activities are now being allowed.
The national government has somehow safely reopened tourism in in the country and tourism hubs would allow more businesses to reopen and provide jobs.
The tourism industry is getting bullish and LGUs are still advocating minimum health standards.
By the end of the day, if we want our economy to remain open, everyone will have to do their part and having the discipline to still follow minimum health standards.
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