Thursday, 27 August 2026
3 days ago
Cebu hotels seek gov’t incentives to boost MICE sector
CEBU CITY—Cebu’s hotel industry is urging the government to prioritize tourism and roll out incentive programs that will help the province compete with neighboring destinations for high-value meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE).
13 Apr 2026
3:47PM
Cebu hotels slash rates, roll out promos as occupancy drops 60%
CEBU CITY — Hotels and resorts here are offering discounted room rates and special packages to offset a drop in occupancy amid a global slowdown in travel spending, mainly driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
27 Mar 2026
6:01PM
Cebu tourism leaders seek law to curb rising online booking scams
CEBU CITY—Tourism leaders are pushing for legislation to curb online booking scams that have harmed not only unsuspecting travelers but also the broader tourism industry.
16 Mar 2026
12:51PM
IHG brings InterContinental brand back to Manila with BGC hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing back one of its most iconic brands to the Philippines, signing a deal to develop InterContinental Manila in Bonifacio Global City, with an opening targeted for 2032.
25 Feb 2026
9:12AM
Cebu hotels, tourism office warn vs rising online booking scams
CEBU CITY— Hotels and resorts here are sounding the alarm over the proliferation of online booking scams that have duped several visitors who paid for non-existent reservations through fake online pages.
29 Oct 2025
8:59AM
Pearl: NUSTAR’s symbol of resilience and transformation this Christmas season
It chose pearl as inspiration for the central theme of its celebration — “Pearl of the Holiday Season” — because pearl is a symbol of reliance and transformation. The illuminated tree now stands as a centerpiece of the resort’s festivities and a reminder of NUSTAR’s commitment to spreading hope and joy throughout the season.
13 Oct 2025
3:28PM
Cebu hotels lead on sustainable dining with plant-based menus
Fourteen top hotels in Cebu have earned A-grade sustainability ratings from international NGO Lever Foundation for committing to expand plant-based menu offerings to 30 percent to 50 percent by the end of 2030. The move positions Cebu as a national leader in sustainable tourism and dining.
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