Travel & Tourism
Megaworld eyes Mindanao growth as ZAMBOECOZONE expands agritourism
Property and hospitality giant Megaworld is exploring expansion opportunities within the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (ZAMBOECOZONE), signaling growing investor interest in emerging growth corridors outside the country’s traditional urban centers.
Cebu, Fujian airports turn heritage into growth
What began centuries ago as a maritime link between Fujian and the Visayas is now taking flight in a more modern form.
Waterfront Hotel rebuild suspended on cloudy tourism outlook
Acesite (Phils.) Hotel Corp. is taking a step back from plans to reopen the long-shuttered Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel, citing rising reconstruction costs and an uncertain outlook for tourism and gaming revenues.
CAB cuts fuel surcharge as global prices fall, lower airfares expected June 16–30
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has approved a reduction in fuel surcharges following a sustained drop in global jet fuel costs, a change that will take effect from June 16 to 30 and expected to bring down the shipping rate for passengers and cargo.
Most International Airlines at NAIA Now Linked to BI Pre-Arrival System
Thirty-four international airlines operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have successfully connected to the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) Advance Passenger Information System, according to New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (NNIC). This setup lets carriers send passenger details to immigration authorities before flights arrive or depart, bringing the country’s main airport closer to faster and more secure border checks.
