Bohol is gearing up for a potential tourism rush during the three-day ASEAN Summit holiday, with discounted flights aimed at turning the extended break into extra arrivals for the island province.
Trip.com and Bohol-Panglao International Airport are offering flight vouchers starting Oct. 1 as Metro Manila prepares for three special non-working days from Nov. 16 to 18 for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
The online travel agency is offering P500 off domestic flights to and from BPIA and P1,000 off international flights, subject to availability and applicable terms.
The promotion gives travelers another incentive to fly to Bohol during a holiday period when demand for quick getaways is likely to rise. For the province’s tourism economy, more passengers can mean more business for hotels, restaurants, tour operators, transport providers and attractions.
BPIA, operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp., serves as the main air gateway to the province, connecting Bohol with Manila, Davao, Clark and El Nido, as well as Incheon and Busan in South Korea.
The airport, which calls itself Bohol’s “Green Gateway to the World,” is the country’s 10th-busiest airport and provides access to one of the Philippines’ most established leisure destinations.
Beyond Panglao’s beaches, travelers can visit the Chocolate Hills, explore heritage sites and take part in nature and island activities. Bohol is also home to the Philippines’ first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.
The campaign comes as Philippine tourism continues to rely heavily on domestic travelers to cushion seasonal swings and sustain local tourism businesses.
For Bohol, the ASEAN holiday offers a concentrated window to capture that demand. The bigger test, however, is whether a long-weekend surge can translate into repeat visits beyond the holiday calendar.
Travelers can book through Trip.com’s dedicated BPIA promotion page or its app. Voucher availability, eligible flights and booking conditions vary, so passengers are advised to check the details before booking.
For an island destination, three extra holidays are a nice start. The real prize is getting travelers to come back when there is no holiday at all.
