Travel
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.
Robinsons Hotels score Muslim-friendly milestone
Robinsons Hotels & Resorts (RHR) has strengthened its position in the country’s hospitality sector after earning the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment (MFAE) Recognition for 21 of its properties nationwide.
Cebu gateway eyes Chinese visitors with visa-free entry
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential rebound in Chinese tourism as the Philippine government rolls out visa-free entry for Chinese nationals at select gateways, including Cebu.
DOT refocuses tourism push amid constraints
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is sharpening its global promotions strategy, refocusing its tourism push toward emerging and high-value markets as it tempers expectations amid budget limitations, infrastructure gaps, and air connectivity constraints.
