Philippines
AirAsia teams up with Philippine Department of Tourism to promote country as Muslim-friendly destination
AirAsia Philippines and the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signed an understanding that aims to promote the Philippines as a Muslim-friendly destination and strengthen halal tourism.
Cebu Pacific secures sustainability-linked loan to purchase A321NEO aircraft
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific formally closed a sustainability-linked Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO) for its new Airbus A321NEO, marking its first-ever sustainable aircraft financing.
Eastern Visayas seeks to host next Philippine Dive Experience
The Department of Tourism (DOT) regional office in the Eastern Visayas expressed an interest in hosting the next run of the Philippine Dive Experience.
Vietnam Airlines takes top spot among Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands
Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines took the top spot in Campaign Asia’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands for 2025.
Agoda reveals Asia’s top ten pet-friendly destinations
Digital travel platform Agoda recently ranked Asia’s top 10 most pet-friendly travel destinations, highlighting the growing trend of travelers seeking accommodations that welcome their furry companions.
Philippines reports all-time-high in tourism revenues for 2024
The Philippines reports that its tourism sector earned an all-time high revenue of nearly US$13 billion in 2024, marking an improvement of 126.75 percent from pre-pandemic levels.
Trafalgar presents its insights on Philippine travel trends for 2025
Trafalgar recently shared its insights into the top travel trends shaping the year for Filipino travellers, along with its list of the most sought-after destinations.
Cebu Pacific ends 2024 with a new Airbus A321neo
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific ended 2024 on a high as it received a new Airbus A321neo, its 17th delivery for 2024.
Philippines reports 5.44 million tourist arrivals for 2024
The Philippines received approximately 5.44 million tourist arrivals for the full length of 2024, showing an increase of 8.7 percent from the end of 2023.
Influx of travellers to Baguio in the Northern Philippines continues well into January 2025
Officials in the northern Philippine city of Baguio report that both tourism and hospitality remain robust at the start of 2025.
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts’ parent firm appoints new chief executive
The parent firm of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, which promotes the NUSTAR tourism complex in the Southern Philippines, recently promoted Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio to the role of president and chief executive.
Philippine senator points out need for upgrading aviation safety measures
Philippine senator Francis Tolentino reminded the country’s aviation and travel sectors of the need to upgrade aviation safety measures implemented among Philippine airports.
Japan lowers travel advisory for Mindanao in the southern Philippines
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs deescalated travel advisories in some parts of Mindanao in the southern Philippines last month, affirming that the region is safe for tourists.
Philippines’ participation at 2024 global travel events proves fruitful
The Philippines' Department of Tourism reports that it secured a total of around US$49 million in sales leads from its participation in global tourism events throughout 2024.
Philippine Bureau of Immigration reports post-holiday increase in daily departures
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) is currently looking at a significant increase in daily departures throughout the first two weeks of the new year.
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