Travel & Tourism

Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, operated under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), has deepened its circular economy program with the donation of 200 liters of biodiesel to residents of Barangay Singcang, Bacolod City, further advancing its waste-to-energy advocacy.

The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is rolling out a pair of initiatives designed to stimulate domestic tourism and generate livelihoods, as the industry contends with rising fuel costs and evolving travel demand.

Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay has called for a more coordinated push across the sector to sustain tourism’s role as a driver of inclusive economic growth, emphasizing its impact on livelihoods, enterprises, and communities nationwide.

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.

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.