Travel & Tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leaning on aviation expertise to help drive the next phase of tourism growth, appointing former airline executive Stanley Ng as undersecretary tasked with expanding the Philippines’ international air connectivity.

As healthcare systems across the Pacific face growing pressure from chronic diseases and limited access to specialized treatment, the Philippines is positioning itself as a trusted healthcare partner for Papua New Guinea (PNG).

Property and hospitality giant Megaworld is exploring expansion opportunities within the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE), signaling growing investor interest in emerging growth corridors outside the country’s traditional urban centers.

What began centuries ago as a maritime link between Fujian and the Visayas is now taking flight in a more modern form.

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.