High Travel Costs Dampen Domestic Tourism, Says DoT
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DoT) stated that rising fuel costs, driven by Middle East conflict, are increasing domestic airfares and dampening local travel. Inflation is also cited as a contributing factor.
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