{"id":10016,"date":"2025-10-27T03:51:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:51:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/integrated-resorts-continue-to-boost-tourism-in-the-philippines\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T03:51:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T03:51:28","slug":"integrated-resorts-continue-to-boost-tourism-in-the-philippines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/27\/integrated-resorts-continue-to-boost-tourism-in-the-philippines\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated Resorts Continue to Boost Tourism in the Philippines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>ntegrated resorts and casino destinations have played an important role in the Philippines\u2019 post-pandemic economic recovery, according to the head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor). Speaking at a hospitality forum, chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco highlighted how tourism, entertainment, and gaming are working together to rebuild jobs and revitalise local economies.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Aross gaming revenue rose from 3.75 billion dollars in 2022 to 6.5 billion dollars in 2024<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pagcor is tightening rules on advertising and illegal gambling prevention<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Sustainability and digital transformation are being encouraged across the industry<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Tengco noted that integrated resort properties have helped attract visitors and expand entertainment offerings across major tourism hubs. 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Speaking at a hospitality forum, chairman and chief executive Alejandro Tengco highlighted how tourism, entertainment, and gaming are working together to rebuild jobs and revitalise local economies. 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