Emirates and Philippine Airlines Expand Interline Agreement, Offering Enhanced Connectivity and Seamless Travel Options for Passengers

Dubai, UAE, 2023-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have expanded their interline agreement, enabling Emirates’ passengers to access domestic points in Philippine Airlines’ network via Cebu and Clark, adding to the previously announced interline connections via Manila. Covering all three gateways in the Philippines served by Emirates – Manila, Cebu and… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Launches Month-Long Seat Sale to Celebrate 27th Anniversary

As low as PHP199 one-way base fare on domestic destinations this March Manila, Philippines, 2023-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific (CEB: PSE) passengers are in for a special treat as the Philippines’ leading airline launches its “March Pinabongga” month-long seat sale in celebration of its 27th anniversary. From 10AM on March 1 until… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announces codeshare partnership with Airlink

World’s Best Airline further demonstrates commitment to South Africa where it operates 35 weekly flights to three gateways from the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2022-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travellers more choices, enhanced services and greater connectivity between… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways increases flights to popular destinations this winter holiday season

The World’s Best Airline offers passengers greater choice and seamless connectivity when planning their winter getaway, including new routes to Odesa, Ukraine, and Tashkent, Uzbekistan Passengers can connect to over 140 destinations with ease via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport Doha, Qatar, 2021-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is set to… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes services to Birmingham, Cebu and Houston

The airline continues to expand its U.S. network, serving six cities in August – including New York JFK, Washington DC, Boston (15 August), Chicago and Los Angeles Dubai, UAE, 2020-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume passenger services to Birmingham (1 September), Cebu (20 August), and Houston (23 August). This… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines to re-introduce nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles service in May 2020

Pasay City, Philippines, 2020-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will re-introduce a nonstop Cebu-Los Angeles service in May 2020, restoring the only direct air link between the Visayas and Mainland USA. Residents of various cities in the Visayas and Mindanao will enjoy convenient connections via Cebu for their travels to Los… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways unveiled the newest aircraft in its fleet and new destination plans for 2020 at the Kuwait Aviation Show

Eight additional destinations to join the airline’s network in 2020: Nur-Sultan and Almaty, Kazakhstan; Cebu, Philippines; Accra, Ghana; Trabzon, Turkey; Luanda, Angola; Lyon, France and Siem Reap, Cambodia Award-winning airline displayed its ultra-modern Airbus A350-1000 alongside its state-of-the-art Gulfstream G500 DOHA, Qatar, 2020-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways wowed the crowds on the… Read the full press release

PATA announces the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the ratification of the 2019/2020 PATA Executive Board. Dr. Chris Bottrill, Dean of Fine and Applied Arts, and Director, International at Capilano University in North Vancouver, Canada and Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing APAC – TripAdvisor, Hong Kong… Read the full press release

The Beijing Municipal Cultural and Tourism Bureau presented at the PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Beijing Municipal Cultural and Tourism Bureau actively participated at the PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines from May 9-12. The event included a one-day conference, the UNWTO/PATA Leaders Debate, Executive Board and Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and the 68th Annual General Meeting. The organisation also hosted a dinner for all delegates… Read the full press release

PATA Annual Summit 2019 in Cebu, Philippines attracted 383 delegates from 194 organisations and 43 destinations

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019), under the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, opened in Cebu, Philippines on May 9 with 383 delegates from 194 organisations and 43 destinations attending the four-day event. Delegates also included local and international students, as well as student chapter representatives, from 21 educational… Read the full press release

The next PATA Youth Symposium will take place in Cebu, Philippines on Thursday, May 9

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-May-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Progress with a Purpose’, will take place on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2019 on Thursday, May 9 at the Radisson Blu Cebu in Cebu, Philippines. Organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Human Capital Development Committee, the Symposium is generously… Read the full press release

PATA: Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk to speak at the PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019)

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to announce that Airbnb co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chairman of Airbnb China, Nathan Blecharczyk has been confirmed to speak at the PATA Annual Summit 2019 (PAS 2019).  The event, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines, will be taking place from May 9-12 at Radisson… Read the full press release

Mission possible for Milan Malpensa

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SEA Milan attends Asian route development conference in Cebu, Philippines to attract more routes to and from the region.  CEBU, Philippines, 2019-Mar-12 — /Travel PR News/ — “Asia and Australia are key growth regions for Milan,” confides Andrea Tucci, VP Aviation Business Development at SEA, Linate and Malpensa airports operator. “In 2018, we registered 1.2 million direct… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu won the Overall Champion award in the Cebu Goes Culinary 2018

Cebu, Philippines, 2018-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Plaza Cebu reigned supreme in the recently concluded Cebu Goes Culinary 2018 held at SM Seaside Cebu. Cebu Goes Culinary happens every two years and the participants are different hotels, schools and establishments that are members of HRRAC – Hotel Resort & Restaurant Association of… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu scoops awards at the recent “Cebu Goes Culinary 2016” hotel competition

Cebu, Philippines, 2016-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Plaza, Cebu won three Gold medals, two Silver medals, two Bronze medals and eight diplomas in the recently concluded “Cebu Goes Culinary 2016” hotel competition last month. Held at the Robinsons Galleria the weekend of July 22 and 23, professionals and students in the hospitality industry… Read the full press release

Agoda.com announces instant room upgrades in eight of the Philippines’ favorite destinations

SINGAPORE, 2015-4-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), is offering instant room upgrades in eight of the Philippines’ favorite destinations – Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Bohol, Davao, Batangas, Angeles City and Tagaytay. Scoring free upgrades on airlines or hotels or car rentals is… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific Air announced 75% off Bangon Tours seat sale on all its destinations for summer travel

Cebu, Philippines, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) partners with the Philippine Department of Tourism (Tourism Promotions Board) in its Bangon Tours initiative, and holds a 75% off seat sale on all its destinations for summer travel. Up for grabs until January 16, 2014, the 75% off seat sale… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines and Airbus collaboration delivered aid to Yolanda victims in Philippines

Manila, Philippines, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — An Airbus A340-300 aircraft that flew from Lyon, France arrives in Cebu  Saturday, Nov16, 2013 carrying 28 logistics and emergency rescue specialists and close to 30 tons of water purification equipment and energy biscuits for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The team and their cargo flew to Tacloban on board PAL/PALex’s CEB-TAC… Read the full press release

The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific launched Manila-Dubai route

Manila, Philippines, 2013-10-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) sent off its first long-haul flight at 4:40pm today. The daily non-stop 9-hour Manila-Dubai service serves as a milestone for the airline that has made its mark in short-haul regional and domestic operations. CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei said during the flight… Read the full press release

Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air increased operations from its Visayas hubs by 33%

2013-09-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) increased operations from its Visayas hubs, in line with its continued push for more tourism and trade in the destinations it flies to. From January to August 2013, the number of passengers through the airline’s Iloilo hub went up by 33%, while guests… Read the full press release