Easing of visa rules for China pushed
A House leader urged the Department of Tourism (DOT) and other related agencies to implement initiatives that will boost the tourism industry.
House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin made the call following mutual agreements of some Asian countries with China with regards to visa requirements.
Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia had mutual agreement with People’s Republic of China, waiving visa requirement to visit their country and vice versa.
“Kailangan mas paigtingin pa ng DOT at iba pang ahensya ang ating turismo lalo na’t marami sa kalapit nating bansa ay nag-alis na ng visa requirement para sa mga Chinese national,” Garin said.
“While we have a lot of tourist spots and our hospitality is one of a kind, it should be coupled with less bureaucracy and better facilitation,” Garin added, emphasizing that the country has collateral services such as food, resort and souvenirs.
The lady solon further said that it would be crucial for the DOT and other agencies to invest in readiness, ensuring that their strategies align with evolving traveler preferences.
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