The tourism industry in the Philippines is indeed alive and kicking, with more and more people taking vacations nearly topping its pre-pandemic levels. Travelers are now more comfortable taking their trips anywhere in the country with no masks on, swab tests or filling up countless forms –– thanks to the increased cooperation between the government and industry stakeholders.

This boost in domestic tourism and the rise in local and foreign tourists alike began around Christmas time last year, and this trend is anticipated to continue into the summer. And because vacation season draws near, one place that everyone is raving about to go is the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio.