𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺

𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗔 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺

Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Jaison Yang appeared on SMNI’s Pulso ng Bayan on November 4 to discuss the state of the Philippine travel and tourism industry, addressing key challenges faced by travel agencies and the need for policies that support the sector’s growth and competitiveness.

During the interview, Yang highlighted the importance of well-maintained airport facilities and efficient passenger processes in creating a positive first impression for international visitors. He also emphasized that Filipino hospitality remains a valuable asset in delivering a world-class tourism experience.

Among the concerns raised were the proposed removal of travel tax to ease the financial burden on travelers, the call for the government to waive airport fees, and the effects of the weakening Philippine peso on the travel industry.

Yang also encouraged travelers to book with legitimate PTAA-member travel agencies, emphasizing the value of working with recognized industry professionals for trustworthy guidance and reliable travel services.