The Philippines is one of the most beautiful countries on Earth, but in 2025, its tourism industry is facing a harsh reality. Tourists are coming once, but far too many never return. Why?
From airport taxi scams and foreigner pricing to petty theft, infrastructure chaos, and skyrocketing travel costs, the problems are adding up. And when travelers compare the Philippines to neighbors like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysiaβwhere flights are cheaper, service is smoother, and infrastructure is strongerβthe gap is brutal.
In this video, I break down:
- Why tourism numbers are falling compared to Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam
- How scams, safety perceptions, and βhidden costsβ are hurting the country
- Why long-term expats are packing up and leaving after just a few years
- What the Philippines STILL has that no other country can match
And what must change if the Philippines wants to bounce back in 2025
This isnβt about bashing the Philippinesβitβs about being real. Because the truth is, this country has everything it needs to competeβ¦ but the same old problems keep holding it back.
π Do you think these are just growing pains, or has the Philippines truly lost its edge? Drop your thoughts in the comments, I want to hear your take.
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