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18th February 2026

Alfred Lay

PH eyes tourism-led growth as capital markets reset for 2026

The Philippine economy is heading into 2026 at a pivotal moment, as easing interest rates, cautious foreign investor sentiment, and persistent structural gaps continue to shape the country’s investment climate. […]

12,249 new keys to be added to PH hotel supply in 2026

Over 12,000 new hotel keys are projected to be added to the country’s hotel supply next year, most of which are in the upper midscale, according to a report by […]

PH hotels ‘not overpriced’ among Southeast Asia — Leechiu

Contrary to popular belief, hotel rates in the Philippines are not among the most expensive in Asia. In fact, they fall in the mid to lower range compared to other […]

DOT, PHOA releases PHISAP hoping to meet the projected 456,055 room keys by 2028

Procrastination by past administrations did not stop the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) from launching the first Philippine Hotel Industry Strategic Action Plan (PHISAP) […]