Travel & Tourism
Delta nonstop Manila flights lift US tourism prospects
The Philippines is poised to strengthen its biggest inbound tourism market after Delta Air Lines announced its first-ever nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Manila, adding capacity to a route fueled by leisure travel, business demand and one of the world's largest Filipino diaspora communities.
Cebu sees surge in interest from Vietnamese summer travellers
Cebu has emerged as the fastest-growing destination for Vietnamese tourists ahead of the upcoming summer travel season, according to data from the digital travel platform Agoda.
Taiwan extends visa-free entry for Filipinos till 2027
Filipinos can continue traveling to Taiwan without a visa for another year after Taipei extended its visa-free entry program until July 31, 2027, reinforcing efforts to boost tourism, business travel and people-to-people ties with the Philippines.
Manila, Cebu tumble in global tourism city rankings
Manila and Cebu City lost ground in the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, underscoring the challenge facing the Philippines as Southeast Asian rivals strengthen their appeal to international travelers.
SM Hotels bets on Filipino cuisine to fuel tourism
The next big draw in Philippine tourism may not be a beach, a mountain or a postcard-perfect sunset. It could be what's on the menu.
