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NUSTAR brings back dragon boat race in Cebu sports tourism push

Cebu is looking to sporting events to bring more visitors to the city, with NUSTAR Resort Cebu bringing back its dragon boat competition for a second year in September.

27 Jul 2026

8:02PM

DOT names P-pop group SB19 tourism ambassador

CEBU CITY— The Department of Tourism (DOT) has named Pinoy pop sensation SB19 its newest ambassador, tapping the globally popular boy group to help attract more international visitors to the Philippines.

22 Jul 2026

9:09AM

No more restroom worries: Cebu rolls out clean toilet stop network

By: Connie Fernandez-Brojan

CEBU CITY—Tourists visiting Cebu Province need not worry about emergency toilet breaks. The provincial government has partnered with 17 establishments across nine towns and six cities under its Clean Toilet Stop program.

20 Jul 2026

12:53PM

Cebu emerges as top draw for Vietnamese travelers

CEBU CITY—Cebu posted the biggest jump in travel interest among Vietnamese tourists heading into summer—the largest increase of any destination in the Philippines, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda.

7 Jul 2026

9:34AM

Emirates banks on bundled travel perks to attract Dubai visitors

Travel demand is increasingly being shaped by value-added experiences rather than airfare alone, prompting airlines to bundle accommodations, destination perks, and curated itineraries to encourage longer stays and higher visitor spending.

30 Jun 2026

8:52AM

Travel sector banks on steadier demand beyond peak seasons

Travel Madness Expo (TME) is betting that encouraging Filipinos to travel beyond traditional holiday periods can help sustain tourism activity throughout the year, as the industry seeks more resilient demand supported by broader airline and tourism partnerships.

16 Jun 2026

9:18AM

Cebu Pacific completes AirSWIFT integration, shifts flights to Cebgo

Cebu Pacific has completed the integration of boutique carrier AirSWIFT into its airline group, with all AirSWIFT flights set to be operated by subsidiary Cebgo starting July 1.

12 May 2026

12:28PM

WINNING | SM Hotels elevates heritage leisure stays

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is doubling down on experiential tourism as travelers increasingly seek heritage escapes and nature-centered destinations outside Metro Manila.

21 Apr 2026

1:52PM

MCIA rallies tourism sector to cushion impact of global shocks

Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is moving early to shield Cebu’s tourism economy from mounting global pressures, convening hotel leaders and industry groups for a coordinated response as geopolitical tensions threaten travel demand.