Department of Tourism(DOT)

Good day! I would like to request the following data as part of my thesis paper:

1. Classification of International & Domestic Tourists going to Manila City (e.g. Business Travellers, Leisure etc.) along with its statistical data and demography from 2015 - latest

2. Hotels and Accommodations they often visit.

3. Number of Tourist/Visitors in Intramuros, Binondo and Escolta.

I am hoping for your most favorable response. Thank you and God Bless!

Mar 17, 2020

Dear Maryjoy Bautista,

Thank you for your request dated Mar 13, 2020 11:58:03 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Statistical Data of Tourists in Manila and Classification.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we would need for you to resubmit your request as we are still missing from you some vital information. 

Kindly submit a valid Identification Card. The submitted PHLPost Postal Identity Card’s validity already expired last 20 October 2019 

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Thank you.

Respectfully,

Maricel C. Malalad
DOT FOI Receiving Officer