3 major MICE facilities soon to rise in Cebu

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 06/27/2025

MANILA – Three major meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and event spaces — the SMX Convention Center Cebu, SM Seaside Arena, and Mactan Expo Center — are set to rise in Cebu by 2026. The SM…

Why energy stability is crucial for Cebu’s booming tourism sector

By Morexette Marie B. Erram, Carlo Lorenciana 06/02/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – With the beach just minutes from the airport, Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island—site of the historic clash between chieftain Lapulapu and Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan—has earned its title as the “Historic Resort City.”…

Molobolo Spring: Discover Tuburan’s cold spring sanctuary by the sea

Pinky Rondina 05/25/2025

TUBURAN CEBU, Philippines — Not far from the bustle of Cebu City lies a hidden gem of the Municipality of Tuburan in northwestern Cebu, where the water runs colder, the trees stand taller, and the sea waits…

Durano hits Gwen’s ‘self-promoting’ Capitol tourism shows

Pia Piquero 05/23/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu Province’s flagship tourism programs are set for a major overhaul. Former Tourism Secretary Ace Durano criticized the Capitol’s Pasigarbo sa Sugbo and Suroy-Suroy Sugbo events, branding them as “more about self-promotion than…

Walk through history: Cebu’s top five heritage sites to visit this May

Pia Piquero 05/17/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some places speak louder than others. In Cebu, it’s the old stones, wooden beams, and quiet chapels that tell the story. As the nation observes National Heritage Month this May, there’s no better…

Over 60 CV nominees recognized at PH Tourism Awards regional citation

Pia Piquero 09/29/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 60 nominees from Central Visayas were recognized at the regional citation of the Philippine Tourism Awards on September 28. These nominees are set to compete for national awards in the coming months.…

Cebu named as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination

Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/04/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu has been named as Asia’s Leading Wedding Destination in this year’s World Travel Awards. The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that the Philippines bagged several awards in the recently concluded World Travel Awards…

Pumpboat operators struggle as P100 environment fee reduces tourists in Lapu-Lapu

08/08/2024

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – Pumpboat operators in Lapu-Lapu City are struggling due to the P100 environmental fee, which has reduced their clients. The fee, introduced by Councilor Annabeth Cuizon, applies to island hopping and other water sports…

UN Tourism chief urges Cebu to build a ‘gastronomy center’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Historic Cebu should leave a legacy in the world’s gastronomy scene. This is what the top official of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourisn) urged stakeholders to consider as the island province…

UN Tourism: Over 300 delegates to arrive in Cebu

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/24/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — More than 300 delegates from 30 nations will arrive here this week as Cebu will serve as host for two fora for the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). The Philippines was selected…

Explore Borbon: Must-see spots in this tranquil northern Cebu town

Emmariel Ares 05/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Approximately 78 kilometers from Cebu City is the relatively small town of Borbon in the north. Its name is believed to have come from a misinterpretation by Spanish soldiers who received the reply…

Cebu is 3rd favorite spot for local tourists

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/16/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu remains a favorite spot among tourists, especially local ones. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on May 14, 2024 released the results of their 2022 Household Survey on Domestic Visitors. In it, PSA…

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