target for tourist arrivals since they are seeing the gradual recovery of the island from the diverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Businesses are gradually returning to normalcy, showing signs of recovery and growth, which could positively impact the ongoing success of our tourism industry. As long as we remain united in keeping our island sustainable in every aspect, we can achieve this target,” Delos Santos said.
The local government of Malay has targeted 2.3 million tourist arrivals this year or a 21 percent increase in the 2023 tourist arrivals of 2,120,419.
“Aside from the water and land activities that visitors can explore on the island, the nightlife, with its endless parties on the beach, is one of the best attractions that entice tourists to visit Boracay again. Especially now that the LGU-Malay is preparing to reintroduce the long-missed beach parties, it's the usual grandest summer festivities Boracay used to offer before the closure,” Delos Santos said the LGU commits to advocating excellent service in the tourism industry.
The LGU-Malay prioritizes upholding excellence and maintaining the standard of service for the tourists by conducting training programs such as the FBSE (Filipino Brand of Service Excellence) for tourism front liners, travel agencies, and service providers, which could help to increase tourist arrivals. (AGP/SQP/PIA-Aklan)