Tag Archives: Philippines

6th edition of the UNWTO International Conference on Statistics to be held in the Philippines, June 21-24, 2017

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MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Policy leaders, statisticians, academicians and private sector will convene in Manila, The Philippines, next June 2017 (21-24), to discuss new methodologies to measure the full impacts of tourism. The 6th edition of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Conference on Statistics, an official event of the International Year… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Air signs component support contract with AFI KLM E&M for its Airbus A320 fleet

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has announced a special promo exclusively for our valued guests in the Middle East. Starting February 13 to July 31, 2017, all passengers originating from Doha, Dubai, Kuwait and Riyadh travelling to Manila with pre-purchased baggage allowance of 40… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Air expands its fleet with new ATR 72-600

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE: CEB) took delivery of its 59th aircraft last February 28, 2017. This new ATR 72-600 is the fourth of the 16 firm orders CEB made last year. This brand-new ATR 72-600 will be used to support the company’s expansion as CEB,… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific announces additional free 25 kilograms baggage allowance to passengers from Middle East travelling to Manila

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2017-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — ​The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has announced a special promo exclusively for our valued guests in the Middle East. Starting February 13 to March 15, 2017, all passengers originating from Doha, Dubai, Kuwait and Riyadh travelling to Manila with pre-purchased baggage allowance of 40… Read the full press release

Philippines to see increase in Taiwanese tourists arrivals with AirAsia’s direct flight from Manila to Taipei

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MANILA, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Taiwanese tourists arrivals into the Philippines are expected to rise with the commencement of AirAsia’s direct flight from Manila to Taipei today (21 November 2016) at 11:05 PM. Guests on board the inaugural flight Z2 128 from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 got an early Christmas gift… Read the full press release

Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific opens regional office in Korea

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) opens today (NOVEMBER 8, 2016) its regional office in Korea at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion. CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations, cargo services and… Read the full press release

Philippines: Cebu Pacific to increase flights from Clark International Airport to Cebu and Hong Kong

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), remains committed to the development of the Clark International Airport (CIA) in Pampanga. Beginning December 16, 2016, CEB will increase its Clark-Cebu–Clark operations from three to six times weekly while Clark-Hong Kong-Clark will be up from seven to 10 times… Read the full press release

Agoda Travel Smart study reveals which of Asia’s destinations sees the fastest growth in visitors from Europe

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SINGAPORE, 2016-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Agoda, one of the world’s leading accommodation sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), announced today the results of its most recent Travel Smart study which shows which of Asia’s destinations are seeing the fastest growth in visitors from Europe. Based on booking data from millions of Agoda.com… Read the full press release

Philippines: Cebu Pacific celebrates the birth of a baby girl onboard its flight from Dubai to Manila

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Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific celebrates the birth of a baby girl, born while the aircraft was halfway from Dubai to Manila. This is the first time a baby has been delivered onboard a CEB aircraft. Baby girl ‘Haven’ was born approximately four hours after the departure of flight 5J015… Read the full press release

PHILIPPINES: Cebu Pacific launches three more routes in the Eastern and Western Visayas regions

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​Offers Php599 all-in Introductory seat sale Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Jul-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), further strengthens its presence in the Eastern and Western Visayas regions with the launch of three more routes. Starting November 19, 2016, CEB will launch daily flights between Cebu and Ormoc and Cebu… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific and UNICEF partner to launch Change for Good program to bring health and nutrition to infants and young children in the Philippines

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Jun-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Now, flying with Cebu Pacific will not only take travelers to the best destinations here and abroad, it will also bring much-needed health and nutrition to infants and young children. Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have partnered to introduce… Read the full press release

Conrad Hotels & Resorts debuts in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila

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MANILA, Philippines and MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Jun-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 15,2016), the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide(NYSE: HLT), the 347 room… Read the full press release

Philippines’ Cebu Pacific joins world’s largest low-cost carrier alliance – the Value Alliance

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Alliance formed by eight market champions brings exceptional value to invaluable travel experiences Singapore, 2016-May-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), together with seven other market champions in Asia Pacific, today announced the formation of the world’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC) alliance – the Value Alliance. CEB (including wholly… Read the full press release

Philippines: Cebu Pacific welcomes the government’s ratification of the ASEAN Open Skies agreement

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), welcomes the Philippine government’s ratification of the ASEAN Open Skies agreement. This agreement allows designated carriers of ASEAN countries to operate unlimited flights between capitals, leading to better connectivity and more competitive fares and services. CEB currently offers the most… Read the full press release

Philippines: SM Prime’s premier beach resort Hamilo Coast conferred the Bronze Benchmarked status through EarthCheck

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PHILIPPINES, 2015-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — In an important milestone, Hamilo Coast, SM Prime’s premier beach resort community in Nasugbu, Batangas was recently conferred the Bronze Benchmarked status through EarthCheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Hamilo Coast’s operations and sustainability programs were quantitatively evaluated and appraised… Read the full press release

Philippines: Discovery Shores Boracay nominated in the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards

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BORACAY Island, Philippines, 2015-7-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s multi-awarded luxury resort announces its most recent nomination in the world’s leading awards initiative for luxury hotels, the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards. As an esteemed Nominee under the following categories: Luxury Beach Resort, Luxury Island Resort and Luxury Wedding Destination, Discovery… Read the full press release

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

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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

Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines opened dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines

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Education and support  facilities for 4,500 pupils in storm-ravaged Cebu Joint project with Habitat for Humanity funded by contributions from Bombardier employees and management BERLIN, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines today celebrated the official opening of dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines. The schools… Read the full press release

Emirates’ Airbus A380 makes one-off trip to Manila to celebrate the airline’s move to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal (T3) and its commitment to the Philippines

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is taking its flagship aircraft, Airbus A380 to Manila on 7th October to celebrate the airline’s move to the International Terminal (T3) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and its commitment to the Philippines. Emirates began flights between Dubai and Manila in 1990 and due to the consistently strong… Read the full press release

New World Hotels appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015

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MANILA, Philippines, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels has been appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015. The hotel, currently the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Casino Manila, will be the second hotel for the brand in the capital, joining New World Makati Hotel…. Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group signed long-term management contract to brand and manage new luxury 275 room hotel in Metro Manila

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Hong Kong, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed a long-term management contract to brand and manage a new luxury 275 room hotel in the heart of Metro Manila. The new Mandarin Oriental, Manila, which is scheduled to open in 2020, will be part of a mixed-use development centrally located within… Read the full press release

Rezidor hotels donated EUR 66,500 to the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

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Brussels, Belgium, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Rezidor, a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, and its 350 operating hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have donated EUR 60,000 to the victims of typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In Rezidor’s name and in honour of Carlson’s 75th anniversary, the Carlson Family Foundation added additional EUR… Read the full press release

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

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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

Dusit Thani Manila partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide shelter to families affected by Typhoon Haiyan

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Manila, Philippines, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dusit Thani Manila partners with Habitat for Humanity in providing shelter to families affected by Typhoon Haiyan through the ‘Give a Gift of Home’ program. The hotel provides an avenue for the guests to support Habitat for Humanity’s cause by offering ways to donate.  Guests can round-off their bill upon check… Read the full press release

PATA runs CNN and TIME fundraising adverts to deliver help to the Philippines via PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund

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Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — PATA has partnered with longstanding media partners TIME and CNN to drive donations to the Philippines via the PATA Foundation Disaster Relief Fund. On newsstands from December 13, PATA has taken a full page advert in TIME to encourage people to donate their money to the Philippines and continue with business… Read the full press release

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

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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

Air Partner organised six flights to carry 600 tonnes of aid to Typhoon Haiyan victims in Philippines

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Air Partner organises six flights to the Philippines Containing 600 tonnes of aid and supplies to support the aid effort London, UK, 2013-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Air Partner, a Royal Warrant Holder and leading provider of aviation charter services to industry, commerce and governments worldwide, is working with aid agencies to transport emergency supplies to the Philippines… Read the full press release

The 5th World Ecotourism Conference “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” – Cebu, Philippines 13- 15 November 2013

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Cebu, Philippines, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th World Ecotourism Conference – “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” will be organised jointly by the Department of Tourism of the Philippines andDiscoveryMice, in collaboration with UNWTO in Cebu City, Philippines from 13 to 15 November, 2013. Objectives of the 5th World Ecotourism Conference A key objective of the World Ecotourism Conference… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines (PAL) returns to to London starting November 4, 2013

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Manila, Philippines, 2013-10-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The return of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to London starting November 4 will be the centerpiece of the country’s participation at the World Travel Market (WTM), the biggest global event for the travel industry which opens on the same day PAL arrives at the British capital. The resumption of non-stop flights to… Read the full press release

Emirates expands with 3 new additions: Clark in the Philippines, Dubai-Milan-New York route and A380 service to Brisbane

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New routes to Clark, between New York and Milan and a new A380 service to Brisbane *Release includes video of a JFK landing from a pilot’s perspective* DUBAI, U.A.E., 2013-10-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates’ expansion reaches new heights today with the launch of flights to Clark in the Philippines, the inauguration of a route between Milan… Read the full press release