Manila, (TAN): The Philippines department of tourism is wooing visitors from Oman and the Middle East with authentic traditional and cultural experiences of the local community.
The archipelago nation plans to give visitors the opportunity to discover local villages, interact with traditional communities, and experience the nation’s rich cultural diversity.
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Figures published by the department shows 7.66 per cent more tourists from Oman had vacationed in the Philippines in September 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.
The Philippines, which comprises 7,107 islands, is home to more than 175 ethnolinguistic groups. The department is aiming to boost tourism through first-hand experiences involving heritage, folklore, traditions and crafts of each local community.
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Roland Leaño, Chairman of Pinoy Ballers of Oman, thinks it is a good idea for the Philippines to woo tourists from Oman and the Middle East.
“We Filipinos are very proud of the linguistic and ethnic diversity of the Philippines. Bringing more tourists would help local tribes maintain their culture and provide them with an important source of income,” Leaño told The Times of Oman.
