Travel & Tourism
New tourism chief signals shift toward investment-led growth
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dita Angara-Mathay as secretary of the Department of Tourism, tapping a veteran economic diplomat to steer the sector toward a more investment-driven trajectory.
Global airlines clamp down on power banks
The international aviation landscape changed dramatically in 2026 as regulators and carriers rolled out the most significant updates to lithium-ion battery protocols in a decade.
Oil surge hits Philippine hotels, occupancy drops
Hotels across the Philippines are seeing a sharp drop in occupancy as the Middle East crisis drives up oil prices and disrupts travel demand, according to the 2026 Energy Crisis Impact Survey conducted by the Philippine Hotel Owners Association and Leechiu Property Consultants.
Philippine Airlines posts strong profitability in 2025
Philippine Airlines maintained solid profitability in 2025, reporting a net income of USD 160.4 million despite a more challenging global aviation environment.
Best Western Subic inks P600M expansion deal
Best Western Plus Hotel Subic is set to expand its footprint in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone after signing a nearly P600-million deal for a new building beside its existing property, boosting capacity amid rising tourism and business demand.
