Warner Andrada, OIC – Assistant Secretary for Tourism Development at Department of Tourism, Philippines, speaks to Routes about the country’s tourism recovery and target markets.
Twenty airports and destinations have been recognised by the airline network planning community for their outstanding marketing achievements over the past twelve months.
The Asian carrier is to cut more than 100 seats from eight of its A330-300s. Although a less dense configuration will result in capacity reductions on certain routes, it will vastly improve the passenger experience and customer satisfaction on board the airline’s flights and notably will enable Philippine Airlines to offer a premium product once again across all medium- and long-haul routes.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is setting its sights on the Chinese, Australian and European markets as it seeks to consolidate its reputation as an international airport and is using this year’s Routes Asia forum in Manila, Philippines to showcase its potential.
The new airport will be located within 20km from the city’s business centre and will initially have two runways, but eventually will be expand into an up to four runway operation. However, it could be a couple of decades until the new facility becomes operational.
Which destinations are experiencing a shift in traveller demand and where will new industry capacity be needed in the future were the topics of discussion in the second session of yesterday’s World Routes Tourism Summit, writes Jonny Williamson for The HUB.
It was revealed at World Routes in Chicago today that that the 2016 Routes Asia forum will head to the Philippines with the event taking place in the vibrant capital city of Manila between March 6th and 8th.
