Travel & Tourism

Strong gains from China and North America helped propel international visitor arrivals to the Philippines in the first five months of 2026, offsetting a decline from South Korea and keeping the country's tourism recovery on track.

Tourism and aviation leaders in Northern Mindanao are stepping up collaboration to protect the region's tourism growth from mounting global headwinds, underscoring the growing importance of local coordination in an increasingly uncertain travel environment.

Mastercard and CrescentRating have released a new report titled Proof Wins: The Convergence of Sports, Travel, and Faith, outlining the fast-growing economic potential of Muslim-friendly sports tourism worldwide. The study projects the market could expand from roughly US$11 billion in 2025 to US$17 billion by 2030, and rise further to US$21 billion if destinations and event organizers clearly deliver and communicate faith-aligned services throughout the travel experience.

Cebu Pacific has relaunched its popular “piso sale,” offering travelers a chance to book seats at exceptionally low rates and encouraging more Filipinos to travel both within the country and abroad.

A new shared premium lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 has begun operations, welcoming passengers from seven international carriers less than a month after its launch, with more airlines set to join in the coming months.