Travel & Tourism
NAIA international traffic up despite global aviation disruptions
International passenger traffic at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year to 19.93 million from Jan. 1 to Oct. 22, 2026, as demand held firm despite disruptions to global aviation from the Middle East conflict.
SM Hotels expands Halloween offerings across 9 properties
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is rolling out Halloween-themed dining and entertainment activities across nine hotel properties nationwide from Oct. 24 to 31, seeking to draw families and leisure guests beyond the traditional market for overnight stays.
Duty Free Philippines expands retail presence at Bohol-Panglao airport
Duty Free Philippines has opened a store at Bohol-Panglao International Airport, expanding retail options for eligible international travelers as the airport operator seeks to strengthen commercial services and support the province’s tourism industry.
New dining and retail spaces open at NAIA Terminal 2 departure area
Passengers traveling through Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 can now access expanded food and shopping choices following the official launch of new establishments at the North Wing departure airside. The addition provides travelers with more places to eat, rest, and make last-minute purchases after passing through security.
Hotel101 breaks into Africa with $102M Egypt deal
DoubleDragon Corp.’s Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. is taking its Filipino hotel brand to Africa, signing a countrywide development agreement in Egypt anchored by a planned 750-room property in Cairo worth an estimated USD102.1 million.
