Tourist Arrivals Data in Different Tourist Destination

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Tourist Arrivals Data in Different Tourist Destination

Published by Department of Tourism(DOT) on June 1, 2023.
Requested from DOT by R. Bitangcol at 10:37 AM on June 1, 2023.
Purpose: Tourism development planning and Information
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2023 - 05/31/2023
Tracking no: #DOT-616408831367

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R.BITANGCOL June 1, 2023, 10:37 a.m.

I hope you are doing well. I am requesting access to tourist data on different tourist spots in the Philippines I work for a travel agency, and obtaining reliable tourism statistics would significantly contribute to my research. 1. Tourism data by country and tourist arrival and growth rate for both domestic and foreign. Thank you very much for considering my request. I'm looking forward to your guidance and support in getting the relevant tourist data for the Philippines

R.OFFICE June 1, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

June 1, 2023 Dear Mr. Bitangcol, Thank you for your request dated Jun 01, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Tourist Arrivals Data in Different Tourist Destination. We received your request on June 01, 2023 and will respond on or before June 22, 2023 10:37:34 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations. Likewise, please be informed that the standard processing period is fifteen (15) working days but it can be extended for another twenty (20) working days for complex requests. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foipmo09232019155230-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367. Thank you. Respectfully yours, Maricel C. Malalad DOT FOI Receiving Officer

L.SERVICE June 2, 2023, 10:32 a.m.

2 June 2023 Dear Mr. Bitangcol, We refer to your letter dated 1 June 2023 10:37:34 AM about your request for Data on Tourist Arrivals in Different Tourist Destinations, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Before processing your request, please ensure that your request is fully compliant with Sections 13.3.b and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual by providing the following: •Reasonable description of the information requested. In particular, it would be helpful to know the exact/specific information that you wish to request and its exact/specific covered period; - kindly indicate the period for the number of tourists (ex. 2019-2021) as well as specify the exact tourist destinations for accuracy •If the requesting party is a natural person who is a member, employee, affiliated with, or related to a juridical entity, company, or organization, and the request is made not on behalf of such juridical entity, a company, or organization but arises from such membership, affiliation or relation, such other sufficient proof of authority. For example, for an employee or member, a copy of the company or organization I.D.; or for students, a copy of the school I.D., or written endorsement of the supervising teacher, professor, or instructor. To protect your privacy, kindly send it via email at [email protected]. The Revised DOT FOI Manual is accessible at http://tourism.gov.ph/transparency_seal.aspx You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367, to respond. While we await your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before 25 August 2023 02:27:47 AM, your request will be closed. We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

R.BITANGCOL June 2, 2023, 11:28 a.m.

Dear Atty. Jennifer A. Olba, I hope you are doing well. As part of my research/analysis/travel planning, I am interested in understanding the number of international tourists who visit the country over a specified period. I request the latest available data on tourist arrivals in the Philippines. Specifically, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the following information: A total number of international tourist arrivals in the Philippines for the year 2022 or the most recent data available. Breakdown of tourist arrivals by country of origin. Any additional relevant statistics or insights that may enhance my understanding of tourism trends in the Philippines? List of Possible Tourist Spot: Boracay, Aklan: Boracay El Nido, Palawan Panglao Island, Bohol Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte Coron, Palawan Bantayan Island, Cebu Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Dahican Beach, Mati, Davao Orienta Mactan Island, Cebu: Samal Island, Davao del Norte Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao Baguio City, Benguet: Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna: Vigan, Ilocos Sur: Taal Volcano, Batangas: Hundred Islands, Pangasinan Mount Pulag, Benguet Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte Subic Bay, Zambales Anawangin Cove, Zambales Panglao Island, Boho Malapascua Island, Cebu Kalanggaman Island, Leyt Sumilon Island, Cebu: Sta. Fe Beach, Bantayan Island: Gigantes Islands, Iloilo Bantigue Sandbar, Antique Virgin Island, Bohol: Hidden Beach, Aloguinsan, Cebu Malumpati Cold Spring, Antique Panagsama Beach, Moalboal If the data is available in digital format, I request it to be shared via email. Alternatively, if there are specific procedures or forms to follow for obtaining this information, please let me know, and I will be happy to comply. Thank you very much for your attention to this request. I understand your time is valuable, and I appreciate your assistance. Attached below are my company ID and my personal government I.D Best regards, Ray Leonard Bitangcol [email protected]

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L.SERVICE June 2, 2023, 11:59 a.m.

2 June 2023 Dear Mr. Bitangcol, Thank you for your response dated 2 June 2023 via the eFOI portal and email regarding our request for compliance with Sections 13.3.b and 13.5.d of the Revised DOT FOI Manual. We have now continued processing your request. Kindly give us until 26 June 2023 10:37 AM to respond regarding our findings. Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPVC02MTY0MDg4MzEzNjcM, for request with ticket number #DOT-616408831367. Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

L.SERVICE June 16, 2023, 12:02 p.m.

16 June 2023 Dear Mr. Bitangcol, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated 1 June 2023 10:37:34 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request You asked for the number of tourists in various Tourist Destinations in the Philippines for 2022 to present. Response to Request Your FOI request is approved. We have enclosed a copy of the reports on the number of tourists for various tourist attractions. For the other tourist destinations, you may find the available data through the attached report on the 2022 Regional Distribution of Travelers. Please note that we are only able to provide some of the information you have requested. For unavailable data, you may directly coordinate with the LGU / Tourism Office of the respective area: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]/ [email protected] Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with our response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review by writing a letter or email addressed to Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism and sending it through the email address: [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with the response and should be made within 15 working days from the date when you received this response. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 working days from the date when we receive your request for review. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Feedback Additionally, for us to be able to provide you with better services, may we request you to accomplish the DOT FOI Request Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePz8rTG_IWrLgkIGCbNu39mM4Ms7XauR9LVUiE-6y8QCxyPg/viewform Thank you. Respectfully, Atty. Jennifer A. Olba DOT FOI Decision Maker

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