Travel & Tourism
GSTC sets new plant-based benchmark for hospitality sector
The non-profit Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has introduced a new Food and Beverage Standard that requires certified hospitality and tourism businesses to ensure at least 30 percent of their main menu options are plant-based.
Philippines stays hot as travelers spend smarter this year
The Philippines is poised to remain one of Southeast Asia's top travel destinations in the second half of 2026 as travelers embrace smarter spending habits, favoring value, convenience and careful planning over impulsive vacations.
Siargao rides history with first World Surf League tour
Cloud 9 has long been one of surfing's best-kept secrets. This October, the wave that helped define Philippine surfing will finally take center stage.
Delta nonstop Manila flights lift US tourism prospects
The Philippines is poised to strengthen its biggest inbound tourism market after Delta Air Lines announced its first-ever nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Manila, adding capacity to a route fueled by leisure travel, business demand and one of the world's largest Filipino diaspora communities.
Cebu sees surge in interest from Vietnamese summer travellers
Cebu has emerged as the fastest-growing destination for Vietnamese tourists ahead of the upcoming summer travel season, according to data from the digital travel platform Agoda.
