Manila: The Philippines ranked fifth in having the most number of beachfront hotels, according to a Bangkok survey of more than 11,000 hotels in 109 countries released Friday.
Thailand ranked first with more than 1,250 beachfront properties, followed by the US with 1,016, Mexico with 943 and Spain with 736.
In sixth place is Greece, followed by Italy, Turkey, Egypt and Sri Lanka, said the survey by the Beachfront Club, a website that maps and details seaside hotels around the world.
The Bangkok-based website defines true beachfront hotels as those directly on the beach or oceanfront with no road or traffic between the rooms and water.
The Philippines, famed for its beautiful beaches, has noted a steady increase in its tourism arrivals over the past few years.
According to the government, total international tourist arrivals reached 4.7 million in 2013, surpassing the 4.3 million arrivals recorded in 2012 by 9.56 percent. The government said it aims to increase foreign visitors to 10 million by 2016.
Meanwhile, Thailand also ranked first for total beachfront accommodations within a single beach destination. Its Samui Island has 270, ahead of Riviera Maya in Mexico with 250, Crete with 194 and Mallorca with 187.
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