The travel and tourism sector continues to bounce back as COVID-19 restrictions across the globe ease.<br />The latest economic impact report of the World Travel and Tourism Council shows the sector contributed nearly 70 billion dollars to the Philippines' Gross Domestic Product or GDP in 2022.<br />That's about 17 percent of the total economy. <br />But this year, the sector's contribution to the economy is expected to leap to 80 billion dollars.<br />CNN Philippines got to speak with WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson.<br />She outlined the factors that led to these results. <br /> <br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
