Travel & Tourism
Waterfront Hotel rebuild suspended on cloudy tourism outlook
Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corp. is taking a step back from plans to reopen the long-shuttered Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel, citing rising reconstruction costs and an uncertain outlook for tourism and gaming revenues.
CAB cuts fuel surcharge as global prices fall, lower airfares expected June 16–30
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a reduction in fuel surcharges following a sustained drop in global jet fuel costs, a change that will take effect from June 16 to 30 and expected to bring down the shipping rate for passengers and cargo.
Most International Airlines at NAIA Now Linked to BI Pre-Arrival System
Thirty-four international airlines operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have successfully connected to the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Advance Passenger Information System, according to New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). This setup lets carriers send passenger details to immigration authorities before flights arrive or depart, bringing the country’s main airport closer to faster and more secure border checks.
PAL launches Freedom Seat Sale with up to 50% off
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has opened its Freedom Seat Sale, offering discounts on flights departing from the country. Booking runs from June 15 to 17, 2026, with travel starting in August 2026.
Bohol-Panglao, Laguindingan airports handle over 1M travelers
Aboitiz InfraCapital Airports (AIC) kicked off 2026 with strong passenger growth, as its Laguindingan and Bohol-Panglao gateways handled more than one million domestic travelers in the first quarter, reflecting sustained demand for regional air travel and tourism across the country.
