New direct flights and Halal-friendly travel, led by the Department of Tourism (DOT), are set to draw Saudi travelers as the Kingdom becomes one of the country’s fastest-growing inbound markets. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the Philippines remains popular among Saudi visitors for...
The Philippines and Israel are exploring “more avenues of cooperation”—including a possible free trade agreement, direct flights between the two countries, and cybersecurity agreements—that will improve the “bond” that has been going strong since World War II, Israel Ambassador to...
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is exploring direct flights to Manila and Cebu following high-level discussions with the Department of Tourism (DOT) during President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, who accompanied the...
The Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of India have lifted visa restrictions and restored direct flights under a tourism cooperation pact that outlines joint efforts in marketing, training, and tourism development from 2025 to 2028. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the...
The Indian Embassy in Manila welcomed the announcement by the Philippine government of visa-free privileges for Indian nationals beginning on Sunday, June 8. (Photo from Air India) The move will allow Indian nationals to stay...
Direct flights between Manila and Delhi starting Oct. 1 this year has been announced by Air India, India’s leading global online, in a bid to boost the tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. (Photo courtesy of...
TACLOBAN CITY - Philippine Airlines launched its maiden Cebu-Catarman-Cebu flight on Tuesday, March 4. An 86-seat aircraft serves the route every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. PAL Regional Head Leonard Bryan Sansolis recommended Northern Samar as an alternative tourist destination with its...
Air France has resumed non-stop service between Manila and Paris after a 20-year hiatus, marking a milestone in air travel between the Philippines and the European Union. In a Facebook post by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the inaugural flight, AF209, departed from NAIA...
There will be no more layovers for tourists coming from the Philippines going to France as there will be direct flights between Manila and Paris soon. French Ambassador in Manila Marie Fontanel made the announcement on Tuesday, Sept. 10, as she said the move is aimed at boosting tourism...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei—The Philippines is looking to connect destinations outside Manila like Cebu and Clark to the capital of Brunei through direct flights. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco (Betheena Unite) This was disclosed by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Wednesday, May...
DAVAO CITY – Xiamen Air will resume direct flights between here and Quanzhou, China beginning October 29 after a hiatus of almost four years. Arturo Milan, co-chairman of the Regional Development Council-Davao, said that the resumption of the direct connectivity would support recovery...
DAVAO CITY – The twice weekly direct flights between here and Hong Kong of Clark-based Royal Air Philippines launched last October 8 will open more opportunities for this city. Department of Tourism (DOT)-Davao Director Tanya Rabat Tan said the direct flight would improve travel connectivity as...
