Travel & Tourism

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 & 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.

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.

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.

Just a short flight from the Philippines, Hong Kong is marking the Year of the Horse with one of Asia’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations, blending age-old traditions with large-scale entertainment that draws both culture lovers and holiday shoppers.