The Philippine Department of Tourism has said it plans to open 14 new hotels in the Mactan in the first seven months of 2019 to more than triple its estate in the country because of strong demand from hotel owners. The company has already opened four hotels in the Philippines and plans to add 4.8 million new destinations alongside conversions and rebranding. Paul Foskey, chief development officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott International, said: “Conversions are one way that we grow our footprint; they allow us to quickly bring hotels into Marriott International’s portfolio, allowing guests to enjoy the benefits of our renowned travel program – The Philippine Department of Tourism has said international tourist arrivals rose 12% in the first seven months of 2019 , to 4.8 million .
The Philippine Department of Tourism has said it plans to open 14 new hotels in the Mactan in the first seven months of 2019 to more than triple its estate in the country because of strong demand from hotel owners. The company has already opened four hotels in the Philippines and plans to add 4.8 million new destinations alongside conversions and rebranding. The Philippine Department of Tourism has said international tourist arrivals rose 12% in the first seven months of 2019 , to 4.8 million .