Travel & Tourism
Mini racers fuel Philippines’ MICE tourism strategy
The Philippines is strengthening its push to become a premier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, with the successful staging of the Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge (TMAC) 2026 highlighting the country's ability to host international niche events that generate both tourism and business opportunities.
SM Hotels taps veteran executive to drive commercial growth
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) has appointed hospitality veteran Melissa J. Carlos as vice president for commercial, strengthening its leadership team as the company expands its portfolio and sharpens its growth strategy in the increasingly competitive Philippine hospitality market.
BINI headlines DOT’s drive for provincial tourism
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is turning to the country's biggest pop phenomenon to give Philippine tourism a fresh rhythm, naming P-pop sensation BINI as its newest tourism ambassadors.
PCC penalizes Boracay dive cartel over price-fixing scheme
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has fined the Boracay Business Administration of Scuba Shops (BBASS) and 39 affiliated dive operators a combined P2.17 million for operating what regulators described as an illegal price-fixing arrangement that suppressed competition in one of the country's premier tourism destinations.
Tourism sips less water, burns more fuel
The Philippine tourism industry used less water in 2025 but consumed more energy and emitted more carbon dioxide, highlighting a growing sustainability challenge as the sector's environmental footprint shifts from the tap to the tailpipe.
