DOT urges travelers to take a tourism survey.

 The Department of Tourism (DOT), in collaboration with Guide to the Philippines and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)-Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center launched a follow-up survey on Philippine Travelers’ sentiments in the new normal.

Despite the travel restrictions, Filipino travelers’ sentiments indicate that domestic leisure travel will lead to the recovery of Philippine tourism. The majority of Filipino travelers are willing to travel domestically within six months from lifting of travel restrictions as compared to traveling internationally. Due to expectations of income reduction, the budget for travel is expected by most to be reduced as well, but not zero it out. Their future income expectations, along with concerns on safety, also influenced their negative sentiment towards purchasing travel deals during this time.  Once travel is allowed, Filipino travelers will prefer to travel close to home and do reduced-contact activities like hotel/resort staycations, solo travels, and going on a private guided tour. Meanwhile, activities that will expose them to crowded places like joining shared tours, going to sports events, and attending conferences are deemed unsafe. Top activities they are likely to do when travel is allowed include going to the beach, going on a road trip, and going on a staycation. Travelers are also willing to follow necessary health and safety policies like submitting a medical certificate, undergo rapid tests, and self-quarantine at home.

The department invites the public to respond to the survey, which formally opened last Nov. 28 and will run until Dec. 4. The survey can be accessed at bit.ly/phtravelsurvey-travelers.

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