Philippines 'more than ready' to welcome foreign tourists

On Boracay island in the central Philippines, 91.09 per cent of tourism workers and 62.78 per cent of the island residents have been fully vaccinated. - AFP

MANILA (Xinhua) -- The Philippines is preparing to welcome back foreign tourists to its pristine beaches and innovated "new normal" touristic attractions as the country's Covid-19 cases keep dropping and vaccination drive continue improving.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) recently unveiled its "More Fun Awaits" campaign which highlights new tourism products and packages, aiming to sustain the presence of the Philippines as a tourist destination amidst the pandemic.