Travel
International visitors decline in 1Q, drop led by SK, China
International visitor arrivals in the Philippines declined by 0.5 percent in the first quarter, reaching 1.65 million, according to data from the Department of Tourism. This drop was partially offset by a sharp increase in arrivals of overseas Filipinos.
Pancit Malabon lands spot in Guinness World Record
On Friday, March 21, Guinness World Records adjudicator Sonia Ushirogochi officially confirmed that Malabon City has surpassed China to claim the title for the Longest Line of Bowls of Noodles.
Foreign arrivals in the Philippines declined 7% in February
Foreign arrivals in the Philippines declined 7 percent in February, totaling 541,008, as the number of tourists from South Korea—the country’s primary market—continued its sharp slide.
CEB flies Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City direct beginning April
Cebu Pacific (CEB) on Thursday said it will begin direct flights between Cebu and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting 7 April this year.
Smart port system to revolutionize Boracay travel
Topline Hi Tech and Synergy Corp., an affiliate of Top Line Business Development Corp., has partnered with the Provincial Government of Aklan to launch a smart port system at Boracay’s Caticlan and Cagban ports. This initiative, which went live on Tuesday, February 18, aims to streamline the ticketing process and enhance port management with real-time data and security features.
