Tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia continue to experience geographically regional or widespread influenza A (H1N1) activity (represented by countries such as India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia).
According to the World Health Organization (WH0), despite the scenario within the country’s Southeast Asian neighbors, the tourism in the Philippines remains proactive.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reiterates the statement from the WHO recommending no travel restrictions, acknowledging that preparedness, and not panic, is the key response.
The DOT also echoes the statement from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recently convened to anticipate the challenges the virus will bring, and ensure that the travel and tourism sectors are prepared. (more…)
