Manila, March 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the government is intensifying efforts to streamline travel processes while addressing key challenges in the Philippine tourism industry.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco convened the Tourism Coordinating Council (TCC) on March 18, which highlighted that air connectivity limitations, slow growth in key outbound markets, geopolitical uncertainties, and destination capacity constraints are among the present hurdles that beset the industry.

"To address these challenges, the DOT has intensified efforts to enhance tourism infrastructure and streamline travel processes by fostering strategic partnerships with key government agencies," the DOT said in a news release Friday.

Despite th...