How Chinese visitors could boost Philippine tourism in pandemic’s wake

Tourism chief Christina Garcia Frasco promises that a recently signed deal with China will generate ‘massive employment.’ How important is China to Philippine tourism really? MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine tourism industry still has a long way to go before hitting pre-pandemic levels - but the return of Chinese visitors in the hundreds of thousands may just help us get there faster. Countries all over the world are already welcoming Chinese visitors back with open arms. Hotels in Singapore have prepared packages for Chinese visitors who will be there to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, a Japanese tour bus…