Tourism

3 days ago

Tourism adds ₱2.35 trillion to PH economy, accounts for 8.9% of 2024 GDP

Tourism contributed 8.9 percent to the Philippines' gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, according to the latest Tourism Satellite Account compiled by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).

17 May 2025

9:44AM

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic up 24% to 9.2M in Jan–April 2025

Cebu Pacific carried 9.2 million passengers from January to April 2025, a 24.2 percent increase from 7.4 million in the same period last year.

7 May 2025

9:12AM

Ayala Land, Metro Pacific to build climate-smart greenhouse in El Nido’s Lio Estate

Under a newly signed land lease agreement, MPAV will develop and operate the greenhouse, which is designed to produce up to 100,000 kilos of fresh vegetables annually to be supplied to Lio Estate’s hospitality establishments and the broader El Nido community.

26 Apr 2025

3:16PM

NUSTAR powers into year three with the launch of NUSTAR Hotel, Cebu’s 1st ultra-luxury hotel

In just three years, NUSTAR Resort Cebu has transformed the region’s tourism game, turning Cebu into a rising hotspot for luxury travel, shopping, and entertainment.

18 Apr 2025

11:21AM

PH tourism recovery stalls in early 2025 as foreign arrivals lag, hotel growth plateaus

The Philippine tourism and hotel sector is still struggling to regain strong momentum in 2025, with projections falling short of the government’s ambitious target of 8.4 million foreign arrivals, according to Leechiu Properties Consultants (LPC).

7 Apr 2025

2:00PM

PAL launches Manila-Da Nang flights as Vietnam tourism soars

Philippine Airlines is capitalizing on the surge in Vietnam-bound travel with new direct flights between Manila and Da Nang starting July 1, 2025.

3 Apr 2025

10:35AM

Ayala Land welcomes AirSWIFT flights from Clark to El Nido under Cebu Pacific network

Direct flights from Clark International Airport to El Nido Airport in Palawan began on March 30, 2025, through boutique airline AirSWIFT—creating a new gateway to one of the country’s most sought-after destinations.

26 Mar 2025

10:19PM

Antonio Group’s family office teases ‘landmark’ Palawan development

A privately held investment firm controlled by the Antonio family is exploring a potential large-scale development in Palawan that could become a key addition to other high-end projects in their portfolio.

5 Mar 2025

6:18PM

PAL pioneers Cebu-Catarman flights, expands Cebu hub

Taipan Lucio Tan’s Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched the first nonstop Cebu-Catarman flights, strengthening its domestic network and improving air connectivity for Northern Samar.