As tourist arrivals from abroad continued to increase, the country’s tourism sector, according to a growing number of industry observers, was poised to take off and reach unprecedented heights, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year. As the global travel industry faces the adverse effects of these unprecedented times,…

What do you get when you pair the country’s leading mobile wallet app with the world’s best low-cost airline? GCash and AirAsia execs announce their partnership during a recent virtual event AirAsia and GCash have announced a timely partnership that now allows travelers to pay for their plane tickets via…

Amidst the pandemic, the largest international lodging owner-operator in the country with 27 properties is proceeding with developing more hotels and serviced residences across the country. According to Daniel Wee, Strategic Projects of Ascott country general manager & VP, they are opening 18 more properties in the next few years.…

In the Philippines, Chandon Argentina, one of the world’s leading producers of sparkling wines, has made a conscious decision to become predominantly an e-retail brand because of Filipinos' buying habits. Their variant of choice? Best served with ice, the sweet, refreshing Chandon Delice! By Alex Y. Vergara It’s cool, sweet…

Like many industries, the Philippine diving community was hit pretty hard by the pandemic and travel restrictions. After a year on the shelf, however, it’s good to know that the Philippines is on the way to fully reopening its biodiverse spots to tourists, with some of the country’s most breathtaking…