Batanes’ tourism industry emphasizes sustainability by limiting the number of visitors to preserve the island’s beauty and culture.
Tour guides, like Remedios Santos, prefer a manageable number of tourists to avoid overcrowding and maintain the island’s charm.
The province has seen fluctuating visitor numbers, with over 13,000 in 2024 and a peak of over 50,000 in 2018, but locals are cautious about the impact of mass tourism.
Local stakeholders, including Ed Delfin from the Batanes Tour Guides Association, stress the importance of determining the island’s “carrying capacity” to ensure sustainability.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is working with local communities to balance tourism growth and preservation, with discussions on implementing policies to protect Batanes’ unique environment.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 30, 2025
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