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Philippines travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Situated in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands that are broadly categorized under three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
The Daily Travel Industry Brief: 21 July 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea: How Regulation Is Transforming a Coastline Into a Global Tourism Investment...
ASEAN–Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative: Reimagining Travel for a New Era
The ASEAN-Japan Sustainable Tourism Initiative aims to reshape tourism across Southeast Asia by...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
PAL Launches First-Ever Cebu Nonstop to a U.S. Destination, Linking Mactan-Cebu and Guam
Philippine Airlines launched its first-ever direct Cebu–Guam flight, marking the first nonstop...
Why Radisson? Radisson Hotel Group is Moving Into Manila’s Most Competitive Hotel Neighborhood
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding into Manila’s most competitive hotel corridor with new SM Mall of...
ASAI Camaya Coast Set to Boost Tourism in Bataan as Dusit Finalizes Deal in Philippines
Dusit International has signed a Hotel Management Agreement with Earth & Shore Leisure...
Avion Express is a New Airlines from Philippines
Avion Express Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)...
Pacific Tsunami Center Warns Countries and Regions Around the Pacific
Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, often known as Tahiti, Japan, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll...
Philippines Grants Indian Tourists Visa-Free Entry
Philippines joins Thailand, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka (free electronic visa)...
Mount Kanlaon Volcano Violently Erupts in Central Philippines
Kanlaon, located between the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental on the island of...
New Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Adelaide, Manila Flights on United
United Airlines has announced its intention to become the sole U.S. airline providing flights to...
Dusit Brings First ASAI resort to the Philippines
Thailand’s Dusit International, in collaboration with Grand Land Inc., a subsidiary of the...
Manila to Paris Nonstop on Air France Now
Air France has officially launched a new non-stop flight service operating three times a week...
Air Canada: Vancouver to Manila Nonstop Now
Air Canada is continuing a strategic development and expansion of its international network. Today...
Philippine Airlines to Modernize its Infrastructure
Philippine Airlines aims to modernize its international network infrastructure with SASE technology...
Jamaica and the Philippines Explore Signing MOU on Tourism Collaboration
Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was awarded the prestigious Gusi Peace Prize...
Philippines Cebu Pacific Places Massive A321neo Order with Airbus
Cebu Pacific will more than double its current fleet of 61 A320 Family aircraft with new order.
The Meaning of High Yield Tourism According to Dr. Jens Thraenhart
Tourism Hero Dr. Jens Thraenhart is up to a new beginning, which is the continuation of what his...
New Marrakesh, Cebu and Medellin Flights on United Airlines
United is also increasing flying to Portugal, Hong Kong and South Korea, and resumes Los Angeles...
Visa Free Travel to Mongolia for Vietnamese Tourists
Although obtaining a visa wasn't overly complex, many Vietnamese tourists preferred visa-free...
Vietnam Plans to Extend Visa Exemption to 13 More Countries
The government has tripled the length of stays to 45 days for citizens from the 13 countries...
Malaysia Most Visited Southeast Asian Country in 2023
After hitting a low of 130,000 visitors the following year, Malaysia's tourist numbers bounced back...
Philippine Airlines and American Airlines Launch Codeshare Partnership
Philippine Airlines runs nonstop flights to Los Angeles twice daily, daily flights to San...
China Lowers Visa Fees by 25 Per Cent
The policy encompasses millions of travelers from various countries, significantly reducing visa...
Cebu Pacific Air Landed its First Manila-Da Nang Flight
The airline operates flights between the two cities three times a week, specifically on Tuesdays...
Breaking: 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Philippines
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake hit Mindanao, Philippines on Saturday, according to the United States...
Regional Tourism Race and Cambodia’s Competitive Plans
Citizens holding passports from ASEAN nations can enter Cambodia without a visa, with the duration...
Hotel 101 Los Angeles: A First in the USA of this Philippine Hotel Concept
Hotel101 Los Angeles is planning to open a 622-unit hotel in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Crown Regency Grand Paradise Resort B ohol
Radisson Hotel Group and Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts will manage the Crown Regency Grand...
Philippines and Japan Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement
This collaboration aims to boost tourism development and strengthen the relationship between the...
Bomb Threats Put Philippine Airports on High Alert
All 42 CAAP commercial airports are on heightened alert as of today, October 6, following a warning...
Hotel101 Filipino Moment in Hokkaido Japan
With the groundbreaking of Hotel101-Niseko on August 26, 2023, Hotel101 is now the first ever...
Hotel 101 opens in Niseko Hokkaido, Japan
Niseko Hokkaido is a Japanese ski destination that remains popular year-round, from its picturesque...
Golf Trips in Southeast Asia
Moreover, it draws in visitors who tend to spend more, stay longer, and concurrently generates...
Los Angeles to Hong Kong Non-Stop on United Airlines
United Airlines (UAL) will launch its daily Hong Kong (HKG)-Los Angeles (LAX) nonstop service on...
Sabre Space Roadshow Launched in Asia Pacific
Sabre Space series is bringing key members of Sabre’s leadership team together with travel agency...
Philippine Airlines to Buy 9 A350-1000s for Ultra Long Haul Fleet
New aircraft will join two A350-900s already in service and currently flying to destinations in...
Radisson Signs Philippines Master Development Agreement
Radisson Hotel Group has embarked on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines...
US Visa Waiver for Philippine Citizens pushed
Philippine citizens may soon be able to enter the United States without a visa. This would however...
Free Wifi on more Airlines: A New trend?
Free WIFI in the air could mean a speed of fewer than 1 Mbps on Nok Air, or 25-35 Mbps on JetBlue.
Island Aviation orders two De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft
Island Aviation, Inc. has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire two new Twin Otter Series 400...
Philippine Airlines returns to Perth
Philippine Airlines continues to rebuild flights back to Australia by adding Perth as the fourth...
Alternative Airlines partners with TendoPay
Alternative Airlines, a global flight search and booking site, now offers flexible payment options...
Philippine Records Massive 7.3 Earthquake
A 7.3 earthquake was downgraded to a massive 7.1 in Luzon, Philippines. The epicenter was in Abra...
Singapore Tourism expands reach into Asia
The reopening of borders in the Asian region in recent months has led to a strong growth in...
Dead! Philippine Ferry on Fire
Philippine Media is reporting about a ferry with 124 passengers on board that caught fire in...
The Human Face of Medical Tourism in the Philippines is now a World Tourism Hero
According to the World Tourism Network, the first tourism hero ever recognized in the Philippines...
The Philippines is the New Ultimate Medical Tourism Destination
Slippers and shorts are a standard dress code in Hawaii. As a resident in the Aloha State for more...
Julia Simpson speaks at WTTC Global Summit 2022
Ma-bu-hi. It’s incredible to think of what we have been through since we gathered for WTTC’s last...
Major Hotel Sustainability Initiative Launched in Manila
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a...
WTTC Announces Saudi Arabia as Next Host Destination
At the closing session of its Global Summit in Manila today, the World Travel & Tourism Council...
WTTC launches new cyber resilience report for global Travel & Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report at its Global Summit...
What Will it Take for Cities to Become Sustainable?
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and JLL released today a new major report which...
Outdoor Survivalist Bear Grylls at Q & A Session
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled its keynote – British adventurer Bear Grylls...
Dusit International names new Senior Vice President – Operations
Dusit International has appointed Prateek Kumar as Senior Vice President – Operations, responsible...
Earthquake Rumbles Through Mindanao in the Philippines
Some light sleepers in Manila were woken up by a 6.2 earthquake in Mindanao, and island within the...
Is The Travel Industry really supporting Ukraine?
Most of the world is in a state of shock after witnessing the brutal attack by Russia on Ukraine...
Russia ends COVID-19 restrictions on flights to 52 ‘friendly’ countries
Russian Prime Minister announced today that starting from April 9, Russian Federation will lift...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
WTTC Global Summit 2022 Manila Postponed
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) announced new dates for its 2022 summit in Manila.
Unvaccinated Manila residents can now leave homes only to buy essentials and work
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte issued a stern warning to the unvaccinated, threatening to...
At least 31 people killed as super typhoon devastates Philippines
The monster storm caused “utter destruction,” as it tore through the Philippines, displacing more...
Cebu Pacific flying crew now 100% fully vaccinated
CEB celebrates this milestone as scheduled, and in time for the expected increase in passengers in...
President of the Philippines quits politics
It is crucial for Duterte to have a loyal successor to insulate him from potential legal action ...
It’s more fun now in the Philippines in a rustic, relaxing hot bath in a Kawa
The Philippine smile is pure magic for many in the world, and this East Asian Country is now ready...
Powerful Earthquake Rocks Philippines
During the past 7 days, Philippines was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 7.0, 1 quake of magnitude 5...
Philippines plane crash death toll rises to 52
The military plane was carrying newly-trained army personnel when it crashed and burst into flames...
President Duterte: If you don’t want to get vaccinated, go to prison or leave the Philippines!
If you don’t want to get vaccinated, I’ll have you arrested and then I’ll inject a vaccine into...
Philippines extends travel ban on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and UAE
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved the extension of travel restrictions to prevent the...
China’s SF Airlines inaugurates new Shenzhen-Manila route
new route will expand the airline's network to 79 destinations at home and abroad
Manila limits International Airline Passenger Arrivals to 1,500 after record COVID numbers
Philippines is on high alert after an enormous spike in new COVID-19 cases. Locked down and airport...
Cebu Pacific new check-in Baggage Policy
In line with its goal to improve processes for a more efficient and seamless customer journey for...
Cebu Pacific offers COVID-19 insurance to boost passenger confidence
COVID Protect is now available on all Cebu Pacific flights
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology warned of aftershocks but said damage was...
Cebu Pacific now offers antigen tests to passengers
The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific...
Strong earthquake strikes Philippines’ Mindanao
Strong Magnitude 6.1 earthquake rocked second-largest island in the Philippines, Mindanao, today...
Cebu Pacific extends unlimited rebooking until March 31, 2021
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, continues to extend the validity of its...
Cebu Pacific boosts cargo operations with second converted ATR-freighter
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, welcomed the arrival of its second ATR...
Cebu Pacific increases flight frequency for key Asian destinations
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, increases flight frequency between Manila and...
