AirAsia has announced special fares* up to 20 percent off on all flights from Cebu as part of the Best of Cebu 2019 held at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City yesterday.

AirAsia Philippines President and CEO Dexter Comendador said, “Supporting the local tourism industry in cities outside Metro Manila remains a key focus for AirAsia, and we’re pleased to come on board as a partner of this years event.

“With its 16th century Spanish colonial past, Cebu offers a mix of historically important sites and museums, idyllic beaches and fantastic scuba diving. Coupled with AirAsia’s extensive connectivity and flights from 13 destinations across Asean, there’s never been a better time to plan a visit to the Queen City of the South.”

AirAsia operates international flights to Cebu from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Macao, Shenzhen, Taipei, Kaohsiung and Seoul. Domestically, AirAsia operates flights to Cebu from Manila, Clark, Davao, Caticlan, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa.

To book your next visit to Cebu, head to airasia.com.

For the latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia), Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsiaPH) and Instagram (instagram.com/AirAsia).

* Fares can be booked using the promo code BESTCEBU from today until 12 July 2019 for travel between July 15, 2019 and November 27, 2019.

Mactan Cebu Airport celebrates success with exciting raffle promo The Philippines’ friendliest resort airport, is raffling off a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Royal Air round trip plane tickets to travelers that shop at any of Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA)’s retail outlets.  
 
“This is our way of giving back and thanking all the travelers, passengers, and stakeholders for MCIA’s successful operations and the continued support the past years especially since the opening of Terminal 2 (International) a year ago,” said Ravishankar Saravu, Chief Commercial Advisor of GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), the private concessionaire operating MCIA.

Young and ready to see the world? Juan for Fun is back!

Get ready to whet your passion for travel and adventure as Cebu Pacific launches Juan For Fun 2019. Now on its eighth year, Juan For Fun is the most exciting and rewarding backpacking trip that enables today’s generation of passionate travelers to pursue their interests through traveling.

GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), together with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority, welcomed the inaugural flight of Xiamen Air (MF) from Chengdu to Cebu last June 27, 2019.

“We are glad to welcome Xiamen Air’s newest direct service to Chengdu, one of China’s busiest and economically-robust cities. Through this partnership with Xiamen Air, we aim to achieve a common goal which is to increase connectivity between Cebu to international destinations,” said Louie Ferrer, GMCAC president.

Now on its 6th edition, the International Travel Festival is set to take centerstage again on July 12-14, 2019 at the Ayala Center Cebu with the theme “Within Your Reach”.

Rico’s Lechon, what is arguably Cebu’s best-tasting lechon, is set to open its biggest restaurant on Friday, June 28, 2019, 11:30am, at Unit F1, Jamestown, Mantawi International Drive, Mandaue City. Nearby landmarks are Parkmall, Big Hotel and City Times Square. This is good news for all the lechon lovers who missed Rico’s and were unable to visit their branch in Mactan.

Horizons 101, the tallest residential condominium buildings in Cebu City, launched yesterday its own limited service transient accommodation, Horizons Stay.

Since the opening of the world-class Terminal 2 of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in June last year, GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) has been doing phased renovation in Terminal 1. I flew through Terminal 1 last week and was able to see the progress as more areas have been boarded up for renovation.

Cover photo: Mactan-Cebu International Airport General Manager Steve Dicdican Authority, and GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation Chief Executive Adviser Andrew Harrison unveil the new arrivals pickup zone at Terminal 1

RedDoorz, a tech-enabled budget accommodations platform based in Singapore is ready to address the growing demand for quality-yet-affordable accommodations in Cebu, as tourism in the Queen City of the South is expected to continue booming this year.

Resorts World Manila (RWM), the Philippines’ first integrated entertainment and tourism destination is celebrating its 10^th year by staying true to its trailblazing nature through continued growth and innovation, while maintaining its reputation for delivering world-class thrills with a Filipino touch.