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The Japanese government has set an ambitious target of almost doubling tourist numbers to 60 million annually by 2030.

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Tourists are our guests and must be treated with utmost respect and warm accommodations.

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Nadine and Christophe, who run a resort, a winery and other businesses in Siargao, shared their suggestions for guests and would-be visitors.

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The Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu (HRRAC) is stepping up recovery efforts as Cebu’s tourism sector faces headwinds from a sharp decline in Korean visitor arrivals, historically the island’s largest and most consistent source of international tourists.

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