Tourists at the main beach of Boracay, Aklan, the Philippines. Boracay, cited by Condé Nast Traveller as among the world’s best islands for beaches, hosted more than 21,000 tourists on April 14 and 15, - Bloomberg
MANILA, April 18 (Bloomberg): The white-sand Philippine island of Boracay hosted more tourists than allowed during the Easter break, highlighting challenges in keeping Covid-19 at bay and preserving environmental gains while indulging people’s pent up demand for travel.
Boracay, cited by Condé Nast Traveller as among the world’s best islands for beaches, hosted more than 21,000 tourists on April 14 and 15, above the recommended daily threshold of 19,215, government data showed.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
