Travel & Tourism
Philippines tops ASEAN tourism GDP, jobs race
The Philippines has emerged as ASEAN’s top tourism economy, leading the region in tourism’s contribution to gross domestic product and ranking among the strongest job creators, according to the 2025 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Economic Impact Report.
Cebu levels up as regional MICR powerhouse
Cebu cemented its rise as a premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination in Southeast Asia with the official launch of the Cebu MICE Guidebook during the ASEAN Tourism Forum’s Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) at the Mactan Expo in Mactan Newtown.
PAL weathers storm as winter bites
A powerful winter storm that swept across the US and Canada over the weekend forced thousands of flight cancellations, including several services operated by flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), testing the resilience of its long-haul network and its preparedness for seasonal shocks.
Buying residency: Dubai’s golden doors open
Got P32 million and a taste for optionality? Dubai has a proposition that sounds less like a visa and more like a portfolio upgrade. With a minimum investment of AED 2 million—roughly P32 million—Filipinos can secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa, unlocking long-term residency in one of the world’s most kinetic cities.
Aboitiz airports soar on VisMin travel boom
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) said its airport portfolio made a strong showing last year, recording 16.2 million passenger arrivals as air travel demand continued to surge across the Visayas and Northern Mindanao.
