Travel & Tourism
Mandarin Oriental Makati redefines urban luxury experience
The upcoming Mandarin Oriental Makati marks a bold return of an iconic hospitality brand, reimagined for a new generation of urban travelers in Manila’s premier business district.
Bohol-Panglao Airport shows green tourism growth potential
As the world marked World Environment Day on June 5, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) showcased how eco-conscious infrastructure can drive both tourism and economic growth.
China, North America drive Philippines Jan-May tourism growth
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.
Northern Mindanao tourism players forge united front
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.
Muslim-friendly sports tourism could hit US$21B by 2030 – Mastercard report
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.
