Travel & Tourism
InterContinental’s Manila comeback boosts luxury tourism
The return of the iconic InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to the Philippine capital is poised to sharpen Manila’s appeal in the fast-growing luxury travel market.
Gov’t orders cut in airport fees to help lower air travel costs
Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has directed the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to reduce Passenger Service Charges (PSC) and airport navigation fees in airports operated by the agency.
Fuel price spike clouds Cebu Pacific growth
Cebu Pacific, the budget carrier unit of the Gokongwei Group, is bracing for potential turbulence from rising global fuel prices, even as the Philippines’ largest budget airline continues to post steady passenger growth early this year.
Subic charts bold course into cruise facility
The Subic Bay Freeport Zone is plotting a major leap into the regional cruise tourism market with plans to build a dedicated cruise ship terminal worth about P10 billion, an investment that also coincides with renewed shipbuilding activity and expanding container operations in the port hub.
Airlines ease rules due to Middle East tension disruptions
Airlines serving the Middle East are loosening ticket rules and waiving costly penalties as geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt flight schedules across the region.
