Frasco sees greater opportunities to build tourism cooperation between India and the Philippines

Frasco sees greater opportunities to build tourism cooperation between India and the Philippines

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Philippine tourism secretary Christina Frasco and other members of the country’s Cabinet joined President Ferdinand R Marcos Jnr’s state visit to India on Monday, 4th August.

The state visit aims to deepen cooperation between the two countries across key sectors, including tourism, trade, investment, and connectivity.

At the same time, the visit commemorates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and India.

In a statement, Frasco declared: “We are honoured to be part of the President’s state visit to India, as we strengthen bilateral ties and unlock greater opportunities for tourism cooperation. The Department of Tourism (DOT) has placed strategic focus on the Indian market, recognizing its vast potential from enhancing connectivity and visa facilitation, to promoting travel experiences for Indian tourists.”

Meeting with regional peers

As part of the delegation, Frasco is expected to hold a series of high-level meetings with Indian stakeholders in business, aviation, tourism, and entertainment.

Among those on her slate is the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, India’s oldest and largest business chamber, with whom the secretary will discuss strategies for increasing Indian tourist arrivals in the Philippines.

Frasco will also engage with executives from India’s flag carrier Air India and its largest low-cost airline IndiGo to explore the enhancement of direct flight connectivity between the two countries.

Additional meetings with hotel operators, resort developers, and travel companies aim to create strong linkages for tourism growth.

A market with a great deal of potential

Another key item on Frasco’s agenda is a potential collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation Limited, India’s state-run film body, as the DOT eyes opportunities in film tourism.

This is a potential move that could bring Indian film productions to Philippine shores.

India remains a high-growth source market for Philippine tourism, and the recent visa-free entry policy is expected to significantly improve the country’s competitiveness as a travel destination among Indian tourists.

Frasco added that more employment and livelihood opportunities for Filipinos nationwide are anticipated as the state visit underscores broader diplomatic and economic efforts to elevate the countries’ relationship through cross-sectoral collaboration and people-to-people exchange. 

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