Philippines

Asian countries dominate among those with the most citizens confident in travelling in the ‘new normal’ where contactless experiences dictate sentiment

August 11, 2020

Asian travellers are showing more confidence about travelling in the new normal than their western counterparts, according to a recent global study conducted by social

New Philippines airport could support the formation of the ‘Crypto Valley of Asia’, but there is major competition for the title from nations across the region

January 28, 2020

The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) plans to develop a new USD80 million airport in the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport to attract further

Taal volcano in Philippines, Coronavirus in Wuhan and Middle East geopolitical shifts – International SOS highlights the latest threats to help protect mobile workforces

January 16, 2020

We may only be just over two weeks into the new decade, but there are already a number of factors impacting corporate traveller welfare. Medical

Country Insight: #23 – Philippines

October 02, 2019

This year The Blue Swan Daily will countdown the world’s 100 largest aviation markets based upon departure seats in 2018. Here, using the extensive profile

Work on new San Miguel airport to commence, but it might have more local competition than its developers anticipated

September 27, 2019

The Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) have signed an agreement allowing SMC to commence work on the PHP735 billion

Tigerair Taiwan pursues rapid expansion in the Philippines as tourism booms

September 05, 2019

Tigerair Taiwan is looking at further expansion in the Philippines following the successful launch of three Philippine destinations within only six months. The expansion in

Cebu Pacific eyes Australia, India and Russia from 2024 with new A321XLRs

August 15, 2019

Cebu Pacific plans to look at expanding in Australia and launching services to India and Russia from 2024, when it starts taking delivery of its

Video of the week – LCCs in North Asia: industry perspectives

July 16, 2019

LCCs have been rarely out of the news over the past 20 years as they disrupted market after market. And ever since, full service airlines

The final word – a last interview with Philippine Airlines’ longtime president Jaime Bautista

June 28, 2019

Jaime “Jimmy” Bautista this weekend is handing over the reins of Philippine Airlines (PAL) to Vivienne Tan. Mr Bautista is one of the longest-standing airline

Route development crucial for tourism in the Philippines, airlines need to bring in expertise from other industries to harness their data and LCCs have the capability to ‘not only survive but potentially thrive’ in a downturn – insights from the CAPA LCCs in North Asia Summit

June 26, 2019