BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — Nueva Vizcaya posted double-digit growth in tourism in 2025, with 214,792 overnight visitors and 706,017 day-trippers, the Provincial Tourism and Culture Office (PTCO) said.
Overnight arrivals rose 10.2% from 194,918 in 2024, while excursionists increased 5.4% from 670,003.
Tourism receipts totaled P862.1 million, with domestic travelers accounting for P852.4 million and foreign visitors contributing P9.72 million.
The gains reflect both rising visitor numbers and stronger economic impact on local businesses.
Governor Jose V. Gambito thanked tourists and reaffirmed tourism as a priority of his administration. “We will continue to invest in programs that protect our destinations and highlight what makes Nueva Vizcaya unique,” he said.
Top destinations in 2025 included Sky Escape 360 (Ambaguio), Tam-an Mt. Resort & Hotel (Bayombong), Love Camp (Ambaguio), PLT Wellness & Mt. Resort (Solano), and Lower Magat Eco Tourism Park (Diadi). Other favorites were Bambang Integrated Agri-Tourism & Learning Site, Heavenly Resort, and Edralin Falls, showcasing the province’s mix of adventure, eco-tourism, and cultural attractions.
PTCO Chief Marichelle O. Costales said the report consolidates local tourism data using the Department of Tourism’s standard system, based on submissions from municipal offices, tourist sites, and establishments.
With steady growth since 2023, Nueva Vizcaya continues to strengthen its reputation as a destination for nature, culture, and heritage tourism, drawing both domestic and international visitors. — Artemio A. Dumlao