Philippines
Philippine Airlines launches thrice-weekly Manila-Beijing service
Philippine Airlines is set to operate three nonstop flights per week between Manila and Beijing beginning 30th March.
New MCIA Runway to boost Central Visayas tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the establishment of the first parallel runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), one of the country’s major gateways located in the province of Cebu.
Cebu Pacific to move several Cebgo flights from Manila to Clark
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific announced the gradual transfer of its domestic turboprop aircraft operations from Terminal 2 of Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
Japan reduces visa slots for Filipino travellers to mitigate overtourism
As part of the Japanese government’s drive against overtourism, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines recently decreased application slots for Filipinos seeking to enter the country as tourists.
Asian Development Bank and Ayala Corporation to work on electric mobility systems in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation signed a US$100 million financing package for the development of electric mobility systems in the Philippines.
Direct flights between Philippines and India hinted at for 2025
The much-anticipated direct flights between India and the Philippines are expected to take off within this year.
AirAsia announces plan to establish an aircraft maintenance facility in the Philippines
The Philippine Department of Finance announced that AirAsia plans to establish a maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) facility in the country.
Philippines generates US$193.4 million in tourism sales leads in 2024
The Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines reports that the country’s participation in various global tourism events generated around US$193.4 million in sales leads.
Radisson Hotel Group expands its footprint in the Philippines
Radisson Hotel Group announced the signing of Radisson Serviced Apartments Salcedo Makati, an upscale new property in the heart of Makati, Manila’s premier Central Business District.
SMX Convention Center wins Meetings & Conferencing Property of the Year – Philippines
SMX Convention Center has become a standout venue, not just for its modern facilities but also for the exceptional care and dedication it extends to every event it handles.
Philippines generates close to US$7.5 million in sales leads at ASEAN Tourism Forum
More foreign tourists are expected to visit the Philippines after the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) generated close to a record US$ 7.5 million in sales leads at the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 in Malaysia.
American chain Dickey’s Barbecue Pit makes its Philippine debut
Philippine food and beverage firm G2G All Spice Eatery Group Inc officially introduced the Filipino dining public to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Sunday, 26th January.
Philippine Department of Tourism prioritises disaster-hit tourism workers
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced that tourism workers in areas hit by natural and man-made calamities are now given priority in terms of government financial aid.
Cebu Pacific celebrates Philippine tribal traditions with its QR Flight Codes
Cebu Pacific encourages everyone to discover more of the Philippines’ diverse cultural heritage as it unveiled its latest initiative to promote Philippine tourism: the QR Flight Codes patterned after the traditional weaves of various local communities.
Mang Inasal, Philippine Department of Tourism bring “Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines” campaign to Cebu
Mang Inasal and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) kicked off the 2025 leg of their joint Love the Flavors, Love the Philippines campaign at this year’s Sinulog Festival in Cebu City.
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