Philippines
Philippines ramps up strategies and infrastructure as global sports tourism sector hits $707 billion
Sports tourism could prove to be a financial boon to the country as the global sports tourism sector is currently worth USS707.29 billion as of end-2025 and is set to grow at a rate of 11.79 percent per annum between now and 2034.
Mactan-Cebu Airport launches direct flights to Quanzhou
Mactan-Cebu Airport launches direct flights to Quanzhou
Klook: Filipinos pivot to regional travel as geopolitical shifts favour Southeast Asia
The Philippine arm of online travel platform Klook released the results of its 2026 Travel Pulse report at a media roundtable held in Manila’s Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday, 25th March.
Philippines misses tourism targets as service and facility standards lag behind ASEAN rivals
The Philippines will continue to miss the mark if it does not address the major issues that are preventing tourists from coming back or, worse, discouraging them from putting the country on their personal travel maps.
Mactan-Cebu Airport expands as connectivity hub
Mactan-Cebu Airport expands as connectivity hub
Miguel Cabel Moreno continues to advocate Mindanao cuisine as Marriott marks Filipino Food Month
Filipino Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Miguel Cabel Moreno’s mission to promote a different side of Philippine gastronomy recently took on a new form with his recent collaboration with Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.
Christina Frasco steps down as Philippine tourism secretary
The Philippine government announced that Christina Frasco stepped down as secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT) late on Thursday, 12th March.
Cebu Pacific celebrates 30th anniversary with Your Happy Lowest Fares for Taiwanese travellers
Cebu Pacific marks three decades of air travel for all with a month-long anniversary sale for Taiwanese travellers.
Women take the lead at Accor and Araneta Hotels Inc
At Philippine Accor properties Novotel and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, leadership enters a defining new chapter, one where women are at the fore.
Philippines notes 6.32% increase in Taiwanese tourist arrivals
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently reported that there was a 6.32 percent increase in Taiwanese arrivals in the country over the past year.
Central Asian and Antarctic tours highlighted at 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale
The recently concluded 16th Davao Mega Travel Sale brought together 40 exhibitors, offering new tours to Central Asian destinations and
Filinvest Hospitality announces new leadership team
Filinvest Hospitality marked a new chapter in its history as it announced the appointment of Francis Gotianun as chief executive officer and James Montenegro as president and chief operating officer on Thursday, 26th February.
Lawmakers move to scrap travel tax as Filipino outbound tourism hits record highs
On Tuesday, 24th February, the Philippine House of Representatives announced that it consolidated 18 separate bills calling for the abolition of the outbound travel tax currently being collected from Filipinos travelling overseas.
Philippines generates significant sales leads at 2026 Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine
The Philippines generated over PHP80 million in sales leads during its stint at last month’s Salon de la Plongée Sous-Marine in Paris.
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