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.

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.

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.

A resort which is just 10 minutes away from where I live is moving closer to the completion of its major and hotel-wide renovation! BE Resort, Mactan finally reopens the doors of their all-day dining outlet, Salt Restaurant & Bar, and the steps to a new lounging experience in Mactan, The Deck.

The 454th Fiesta Señor is kicking off in a few months, Sinulog 2019 will finally be on full swing! With the theme “Santo Niño: Guide of God’s Children to Humility and Service”, the religious activities for the annual Sinulog festival will kick on January 10, 2019.

Check out the full schedule of novena masses below:

Meanwhile, you may also check out the full schedule of Sinulog 2019 festival-related activities here.

DAY 1: January 10, 2019 (Thursday) – OPENING SALVO / WALK WITH JESUS

3:00AM – Procession of the Pilgrim Image of Sto. Niño from Guadalupe Parish to Fuente Osmeña
3:30AM – Assembly Time at Fuente Osmeña
4:00AM – Walk with Jesus (Route: Fuente Osmeña – Osmeña Boulevard – Basilica)
5:30AM – Holy Mass (Cebuano)
– Installation of Hermana Mayor and Hermana Mayores 2019
– Venue: Santo Niño Pilgrim Center