How can the Philippines distinguish itself from alternative tourism destinations in the region?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Ramon Jimenez, Secretary, Department of Tourism (DoT) from The Report: The Philippines 2012
Articles & Analysis | Getting ready: Industry capacity is set to increase to cater for more visitors from The Report: The Philippines 2012
The government’s stated aim of 10m international visitors by 2016 is ambitious, but one with attractive benefits for an economy that has long fallen short of its potential. Such a surge would raise tourism revenues in excess of P1.8trn ($40.8bn), equivalent to 7% of GDP, and generate 10m jobs, the benefits of which would cascade through the economy...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Cristino Naguiat Jr, Chairman and CEO, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) from The Report: The Philippines 2012
What role is gaming likely to play as part of the Philippines’ bid to expand its hospitality sector?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Lito Tayag, Country Managing Director, Accenture; and Board Member, Business Processing Association of the Philippines from The Report: The Philippines 2012
How is the Philippines suited for growth in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector?
Articles & Analysis | Essential infrastructure: Private sector fuels office growth from The Report: The Philippines 2012
Offering little to no experience or expertise prior to 2003, the meteoric growth of the Philippines’ business process outsourcing (BPO) industry has largely been due to the availability of good infrastructure alongside a large and trainable talent pool with a unique cultural affinity with the US and other Western markets. Recognising the catalyst for national development...
Articles & Analysis | A top performer: Building market share and improving competitiveness from The Report: The Philippines 2012
In 2003 the Philippines’ potential as a business process outsourcing (BPO) centre was fully realised after a five-year trial phase. The industry had a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% from 2006-10, surpassing the 15% global average, according to the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP).