Tourism jobs reached record 6.2m in 2023

Jobs in the Philippine tourism industry hit over 6.2 million in 2023, nearly surpassing the ambitious target of 6.3 million jobs set for the sector by 2028 under the National Tourism Development Plan 2023-2028.

Employment within tourism-related industries grew 6.4 percent in 2023, reaching 6.21 million compared to 5.84 million in 2022. Tourism jobs now account for a substantial 12.9 percent of the country’s total employment. The PTSA report further highlights a significant rise in domestic tourism expenditure, growing by 72.3 percent to P2.67 trillion in 2023 from P1.55 trillion in 2022.

She said fostering equal tourism development, shared governance and diversifying tourism offerings resulted in more jobs and a significant contribution to the economy.

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