The Department of Tourism reported 4,220,586 international arrivals from January to May 2026, up 12.8% from the same period in 2025. Africa-market arrivals grew 14.7% and European arrivals rose 11.1%.
The practical property impact
Sustained visitor growth can strengthen demand assumptions for hotels, lodges, short-stay accommodation and tourism-linked property investment, especially in high-traffic destinations.
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