The Philippines is now actively pursuing the massive Indian outbound tourism sector to capture a bigger share in 2025.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) said the Department of Tourism (DOT) is introducing new initiatives to capture a larger market share, including electronic visas for Indian nationals and increased air connectivity.
Plans are also underway for direct flights between India and the Philippines, with Air India expected to launch a Delhi-Manila route soon, said TPB chief operating officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.
“As one of Asia’s largest and most notable travel trade events, OTM 2025 provided the Philippines with a platform to strengthen its foothold in the booming Indian outbound travel market. The strong turnout and enthusiasm from Indian travel stakeholders reaffirm our confidence that the Philippines will see substantial growth in Indian arrivals in the coming years,” she said.
The Philippines promoted the country’s top travel destinations at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2025, held from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Othel V. Campos
