Travel & Tourism
Filipinos fly out more as Asia beckons
Filipinos are traveling overseas in bigger numbers, underscoring a sustained rebound in consumer confidence and leisure spending.
Mandarin Hotel to reopen as Ayala pushes Makati revival
Ayala Land Hospitality is pressing ahead with the long-awaited opening of Mandarin Oriental Makati this year, choosing momentum over hesitation as tourist arrivals in 2025 continue to fall short of expectations.
Cruise lines gain altitude as airfares soar
Sky-high airfares are dampening wanderlust, but the cruise industry is sailing into the gap. As flight costs continue to climb, cruise travel is emerging as a cost-effective and convenient alternative for both Filipino and foreign travelers, according to Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) President Jaison Yang.
BPI backs travel as a way for Filipinos to learn, grow
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is supporting travel not just as leisure, but as a way for Filipinos to learn, build stronger family ties, and support tourism and local economies. BPI is the official bank partner of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) 33rd Travel Tour Expo, happening from February 6 to 8, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Airfare Caps Target Symptoms, Not Aviation Ills
As the government weighs tighter controls on rising domestic airfares, economists and industry stakeholders warn in an interview with Context.ph that headline-grabbing fixes such as price caps and fare transparency risk treating symptoms rather than the deeper structural issues keeping tickets expensive.
