Category : Tourism Industry


Sports Tourism Boosts Philippine Economy and Tourism

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio highlights sports tourism as a resilient and immediate economic driver, boosting arrivals and benefiting small businesses, with Cebu positioned as a key hub.

Airfare Hike: Flights to Cost More from April 1-15

Airfares are set to rise from April 1 to 15, 2026, as the Civil Aeronautics Board increases fuel surcharges to Level 8, impacting both domestic and international flights due to global oil price volatility.

Central Visayas Bids for Major Global Events in 2027-2028

Tourism stakeholders in Central Visayas are aggressively pursuing major regional and global events for 2027 and 2028 to boost the region's standing in the competitive Mice market, leveraging recent successes and enhanced infrastructure.

Marcos Opens P1.5-Billion Mactan Expo in Cebu

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the opening of the P1.5-billion Mactan Expo, a new convention center in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, aimed at boosting tourism and business through Mice activities.

Daanbantayan Tourism Faces Threat from Fuel Costs, Conflicts

Tourism leaders in Daanbantayan express alarm as expensive fuel and international conflicts threaten the local economy. Business owners report booking cancellations and rising diesel prices, while officials highlight resilience and government support effo

Cebu Tourism Caravan Handed to Private Experts

Governor Pamela Baricuatro announced the transfer of the Suroy-Suroy Sugbo tourism caravan to private tour operators, aiming to enhance collaboration and introduce new thematic tours and virtual mapping for tourist sites.

Cebu Officials Reunite at Tourism Fair Amid Tax Dispute

Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro and Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco set aside recent tensions to launch the 'Our Cebu!' trade fair, showcasing local products and tourism initiatives in a professional display of unity.

Bohol Emerges as MICE Hub, Complementing Cebu Tourism

Bohol is positioning itself as an emerging hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions while showing resilient tourism demand, with new convention facilities and hotel developments strengthening its role as an alternative destination to Cebu

Samal Island Unveils 'Dive Into Beauty' Tourism Brand

The Island Garden City of Samal officially launched its new tourism brand 'Dive Into Beauty' on March 7, 2026, marking a strategic shift toward promoting sustainable tourism and marine conservation in the region.

Liberty Shrine Seashell Vendors Face Declining Sales

Veteran vendors at Lapu-Lapu City's Liberty Shrine see sharp declines in seashell souvenir sales due to pandemic impacts and changing tourism patterns, with daily earnings dropping from thousands to mere hundreds of pesos.

ASEAN Forum in Coron Showcases Philippines as MICE Hub

The ASEAN Capital Market Forum, hosted at TAG Resort Coron, highlighted the Philippines' emergence as a premier MICE destination, blending world-class business facilities with Palawan's breathtaking natural beauty to create unforgettable experiences.

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