Travel & Tourism

The Philippine tourism industry is poised for a stronger finish to 2026 as stabilizing fuel prices and pent-up demand encourage Filipinos to revive trips postponed earlier in the year, with cruises and emerging destinations expected to gain momentum.

Clark is making a play for more Chinese tourists by selling experiences, not just destinations.

Travelers and commercial shippers may soon enjoy direct transit options between Southeast Asia and the Nordic region following a landmark aviation deal between Manila and Reykjavik. Representatives from the Philippines and Iceland finalized an initial Air Services Agreement in Iceland, granting each country up to seven flight entitlements per week for both passenger and cargo operations.

For travelers exploring the Visayas, Mactan-Cebu International Airport is more than a place to land. It is the jumping-off point for a journey through Cebu’s heritage, beaches, waterfalls, marine wonders, and mountain landscapes.

Metro Manila’s hospitality sector is entering a more competitive chapter as a pipeline of new hotel developments begins to reshape the market, testing whether tourism demand can keep pace with rising room supply.