Tourism

19 hours ago

Palawan tourism gets lift as Lagen Island Resort opens wellness hub

El Nido Resorts has opened the Lagen Wellness Center, Palawan’s largest and most holistic wellness destination, in partnership with international spa authority ESPA.

1 day ago

Taal Vista Hotel wins Tourism Pillar Award for heritage legacy

Taal Vista Hotel, the iconic Tagaytay property under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), has been named a Tourism Pillar Awardee at the inaugural Philippine Tourism Awards. The ceremony, held Sept. 8 at Okada Manila, celebrates pioneers who have shaped the country’s tourism industry.

3 Sep 2025

7:54AM

APECO to reopen tourism properties in Aurora

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will reopen its tourism properties in Casiguran, Aurora next month, underscoring the agency’s transformation and commitment to inclusive growth in the Dinalungan-Casiguran-Dilasag (DiCaDi) corridor.

1 Sep 2025

1:51PM

DTI, DOT roll out ‘Turismo Asenso Loans’ to boost tourism jobs

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) launched the Turismo Asenso Loan Program (TALP) to help tourism-related micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expand and generate jobs across the country’s hospitality and travel value chain.

1 Sep 2025

8:47AM

AirAsia Philippines boosts Cebu network with 5 new domestic, global flights

AirAsia Philippines is expanding its Cebu operations with three domestic and two international routes starting Nov. 15, 2025.

29 Aug 2025

10:00AM

Domestic travel, events keeps Metro Manila hotels steady steady despite tourism slump

Metro Manila’s hotel market held steady in the first half of 2025 as domestic tourists and in-person events offset a decline in foreign arrivals, keeping average occupancy at 64 percent.

20 Aug 2025

4:24PM

Philippine Airlines adds Clark, Cebu flights to expand Siargao access

Philippine Airlines has signed on to boost Siargao tourism with new flight options via Clark and Cebu, widening access to the island beyond its Manila route.

15 Jul 2025

11:51AM

Cebu Pacific ends 1st half 2025 with 13.9M flyers, demand stays strong across routes

Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest airline by passengers and fleet size, soared to a robust first-half finish in 2025, flying 13.9 million passengers, up 20.8 percent from last year, despite lean season headwinds and supply chain constraints.

8 Jul 2025

1:07PM

PAL revives Manila–Sapporo route for winter 2025 after 5-year suspension

Philippine Airlines is returning to Sapporo after a five-year hiatus, banking on renewed demand for winter travel between the Philippines and northern Japan.