Dive tourism in the Philippines generated $1.3bn in 2023, nearly doubling 2022 revenue, driven by biodiversity and expansion plans.

Dive tourism in the Philippines contributed $1.3bn to the economy in 2023, nearly double the revenue in 2022, according to the Department of Tourism. The industry's growth is attributed to the country's biodiversity, home to 500 coral species and 2,000 fish species. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized sustainability and plans to expand diving tourism to 120 destinations.