The Private Sector Advisory Council for Tourism expresses excitement about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiatives to boost tourism in the Philippines. A key focus is on expediting industry-specific training programs to equip individuals with the skills needed for immediate employment in tourism-related jobs. The President ordered a study on seamless e-visa transactions for Indian nationals to boost tourism during the 6th PSAC Tourism meeting on July 3, 2024.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
To ensure quality and relevance, Commission on Higher Education chairman Popoy de Vera detailed a collaborative approach offering four-year degrees in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Marcos emphasized the value of short-term TESDA courses, noting how short courses enable people to get jobs quickly.