The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) expects tourism investments to accelerate in the fourth quarter, with P2.56 billion worth of proposed projects already in the pipeline following P4.63 billion in registrations in the first eight months of 2026.
International visitor arrivals to the Philippines edged up to 4.42 million in the first eight months of 2026, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) rolled out a public data dashboard aimed at improving transparency and giving industry stakeholders better information for planning and investment decisions.
India’s InterGlobe Enterprises is seeking to open direct air links between Delhi and Mumbai and key Philippine gateways, potentially giving trade, tourism, and cargo flows between the two economies a significant boost.
KABAN Hotel and Casino Boracay will open its doors on September 16, unveiling a new luxury and entertainment destination at Station 0, and marking the arrival of Boracay’s first hotel-casino ahead of its grand launch in October.