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Despite the Taal Volcano showing gas and steam, "business as usual" continues in Tagaytay. The volcano is barely visible from the city, and while some hotel reservations have been canceled, tourism officials assure visitors that safety measures and regular updates are provided to hotel guests.
Tagaytay has proper protocols in place for hotels, including informing guests of escape routes. Although popular spots like Tagaytay's Picnic Grove are virtually empty due to the volcano's unrest and the pandemic, the city's tourism council confirms Tagaytay is still open to tourists.
Tagaytay's economy, heavily dependent on tourism (generating 8 billion pesos in 2019), is struggling to recover from last year's volcanic eruption and COVID-19 restrictions. The city hopes to bounce back, with some visitors still drawn to experience the volcano's natural spectacle from a safe distance.