Tourism Operators Unite in Region 7 or TOURS7, a group of 30 members (as of counting) with the aim of fostering camaraderie and shared learning in its industry, is organizing its first ever travel fair in its six-year history dubbed as Byahe ‘ta Bai on September 13-15, 2019 at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
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International Terminal fee to be included in ticket for flights out of Cebu starting September 1
Good news to all travelers who are traveling international through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport! Beginning September 1, 2019, the International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC), otherwise known as the international terminal fee, shall be incorporated into airline tickets at point of sale for all international flights issued or reissued out of Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
Previously issued tickets without International Passenger Service Charge
Within a year from September 1, 2019, passengers who have been issued or reissued tickets without the integrated IPSC shall pay the IPSC at the terminal fee counters inside Terminal 2. During this period, the following processes shall be implemented:
– At the check-in counter, the airline representative will verify through their system if the IPSC has already been integrated. If paid, airline representative shall issue the boarding pass with a PAID stamp and a non-revenue receipt.
– If the ticket was issued or reissued prior to September 1 , 2019, the airline representative shall issue a boarding pass without the PAID stamp and direct the passenger to the terminal fee counters. At the terminal fee counter, the teller shall collect the IPSC payment from the passenger and issue a receipt attached to the boarding pass.
IPSC Exemption
These passengers are exempted from the IPSC payment as mandated by law:
- Children below two (2) years old, with or without any airline ticket
- Overseas Contract Worker
- Passenger denied entry
- Airline Crew
- Diplomats
- Athletes which have been officially endorsed by the Philippine Sports Commission
- Muslim Passengers travelling to Mecca on HAJ
- Any other person as may be specified by MCIAA in mutual agreement with GMCAC or as may be specified by legal requirement
For exempt passengers who have the IPSC integrated in their tickets, they will need to present the following documents at the terminal fee counter for claiming the exemption:
- Valid Overseas Exemption Certificate (OEC)
- Exemption certificate for pilgrims, athletes, and others
- Boarding pass
IPSC Refund
– All request for refunds shall be processed at the terminal fee counters on the day of departure upon presentation of:
* Boarding pass with PAID stamp
* Valid exemption documents as specified above
– Exempted passengers shall be refunded the full amount of the IPSC.
– For unused tickets, the air carrier shall be responsible for the processing of the refunds subject to the airline ticket terms and conditions.
For any concerns or further inquiries, passengers may contact Mactan-Cebu International Airport through (032) 494-7000 or email customerservice@gmcac.ph.

Klook brings Travel Fest to Cebu
Due to the success of such event in Manila, and the insistent demand of the Cebuanos, Klook is bring the Klook Travel Fest for the first time in Cebu, as part of celebrations for their 2nd anniversary in the Philippines!
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Mactan-Cebu Airport recognized as a breastfeeding friendly airport
GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation, together with the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority, is proud to announce that the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) was recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Public Place by the Philippine Pediatric Society (PPS) during the 7th Breastfeeding Congress and the 1st Asia-Pacific Breastfeeding Conference in EDSA Shangri-La Hotel recently.
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The Mactan Newtown launches 3rd Cebu Lechon Festival
There is no denying that the Cebu Lechon is the best and most delicious there is, and that no trip to the Queen City of the South will be complete without taking a bite of its famed crunchy golden brown skin, and juicy, tender, and flavorsome meat.


Cebu Pacific sends off Juan For Fun 2019 Winners
Traveling isn’t just about capturing Instagram-mable photos of the places you’ve visited and waiting for them to get hundreds of likes. Rather, it is a learning experience – a means to broaden one’s horizon and understand more about different cultures especially of our very own country.
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Capilla Santa Ana and Labyrinth, Toledo City, Cebu



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