The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented hit in the tourism sector. With the easing of restrictions and lockdown measures, the Department of Tourism (DOT) as well as public and private stakeholders have pushed for various initiatives to revive the tourism sector. These efforts include the issuance of the tourism guidelines in accordance with the new health and safety protocols, the establishment of travel corridors, as well as the development of innovative solutions to jumpstart the resumption of the local tourism industry.

Learn and discuss with DOT on tourism reopening guidelines and several best practices in keeping the local tourism afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis. Traveling Today: Re-Emergence of the Philippine Tourism Sector, happening on 23 October 2020, 3:00PM - 5:00PM (GMT+8) via Zoom with Undersecretary for Tourism Development Benito Bengzon, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong [invited] and industry experts convened as decisive steps towards tourism recovery are being undertaken.