With the negative impact of the hostage drama that killed seven tourists from Hongkong, the Philippines will be hard to sell as a tourist destination. Safety will be of utmost concern when considering the Philippines as a vacation spot.
But I do hope that tourists from around the world will eventually realize that the hostage incident is but an isolated case. Tourists are generally safe in the Philippines. Warm and friendly people make up much of the Philippine archipelago. The sites are breath-taking and provide comfort to tired souls. Best of all, one's money can really go a long way in the Philippines compared to the rest of the world.
Lessons will be learned from the tragic hostage incident. And I am sure that one lesson that will involve the need to take good care of tourists entering the Philippines. Perhaps, tourists from now on will see and experience the best hospitality that Filipinos can offer if only to offset the negative image that the hostage drama created for the Philippines.
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