Tourism Statistics Key To Better, Sustainable Tourism In Eastern Visayas
Regional officials in Eastern Visayas are emphasizing the importance of accurate tourism statistics to guide policy and sustainable development. They argue that data should be used to assess job creation, community benefits, and infrastructure needs rather than just tracking visitor numbers.
Why it matters
Data-driven tourism management helps local governments create more resilient and inclusive economies for their communities.
Reliable and timely tourism statistics are essential in guiding policies, identifying opportunities and addressing gaps toward a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable tourism industry in Eastern Visayas, regional officials said on Wednesday.
Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Regional Director Mylene Rosales said tourism statistics provide policymakers and industry stakeholders with critical information on visitor arrivals, accommodation occupancy and other indicators needed to assess the performance of the tourism sector.
“These numbers matter,” Rosales said in a press briefing, underscoring that stakeholders should look beyond the figures and examine the stories behind them.
She said tourism statistics should go beyond measuring industry performance and instead help explain what is happening in destinations and communities.
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