Traveloka, the journey platform in Southeast Asia, has introduced a strategic partnership with Filipino low-cost service Cebu Pacific (CEB) to draw extra Thai and Southeast Asian vacationers to go to the Philippines by implementing an software programming interface that can enable inbound vacationers to discover CEB flights by means of the journey app.
Aligned with Traveloka’s dedication to serving to the tourism trade in Southeast Asia get well from the pandemic, this initiative is anticipated to positively contribute to the expansion of Philippine tourism by making it simpler for Thai and Southeast Asian vacationers to discover the nation’s thrilling locations.
The Philippines’s tourism sector continues to carry out strongly yr after yr. The Philippine Division of Tourism recorded greater than 5.4 visiting the nation in 2023, concentrating on 7.7 million overseas vacationers in 2024.
In the meantime, Traveloka additionally recorded a 2.5-fold improve in searches to the highest 5 airports within the Philippines in 2024 in comparison with final yr. The 5 hottest locations within the Philippines on the Traveloka platform embrace Manila, Laguindingan, Cebu, Davao, Boracay, and Palawan.
Iko Putera, CEO of Transport Traveloka, stated: “Traveloka understands the Philippines’ huge potential for sustainable tourism progress. Due to this fact, we invite vacationers from Thailand and Southeast Asia to find new experiences within the Philippines. Our partnership with Cebu Pacific, one of many premier and most reasonably priced airways for the Philippines, will present various potentialities for vacationers and spearhead innovation to ship optimum options for purchasers. We will even contribute to progress throughout the tourism trade within the Philippines and the broader area.”
Xander Lao, President and Chief Industrial Officer of Cebu Pacific, stated: “We’re delighted to collaborate with Traveloka to help the native tourism trade and make touring to the Philippines a lot simpler. The Philippines is house to a number of the world’s finest seashores, gorgeous landscapes, and wealthy cultural heritage. We encourage vacationers from everywhere in the world to fly with Cebu Pacific and expertise the fantastic thing about our nation, now made extra accessible by means of our partnership with Traveloka.
Discover enchanting Philippines
The Philippines has lengthy been a favourite vacation spot for vacationers with its various sights and experiences, permitting for a personalised trip each for adventurous vacationers and people who simply want some quiet time. From diving and snorkeling amidst the marine wonders of Coron Island in Palawan Islands to stress-free on the attractive white sand seashores of the well-known island of Boracay, there’s one thing for each desire. In the meantime, the historic Sixteenth-century metropolis of Vigan, with its mix of Filipino and Spanish architectural marvels, guarantees to captivate historical past lovers with its timeless attraction.
Thai and Southeast Asian vacationers also can get pleasure from some peace and quiet within the pure landscapes of Bohol, strive varied adrenaline-pumping actions in Davao, or style a number of the Philippines’ delicacies in Bacolod. Artwork lovers might also admire distinctive collections on the Nationwide Museum of Positive Arts and the Nationwide Museum of Pure Historical past in Manila. For these looking for religious experiences, vacationers could go to the Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church or discover the serene ambiance of Quiapo Church, house to the honored Black Nazarene.
Traveloka additionally famous a big surge, a fivefold improve in comparison with the earlier yr, within the variety of vacationers from Southeast Asian international locations who booked Cebu Pacific flights by means of its platform. Aside from home vacationers, vacationers from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia are among the many prime six nationalities touring to the Philippines primarily based on Cebu Pacific flight information.
The partnership between Traveloka and Cebu Pacific gives worldwide vacationers further flight decisions to discover the Philippines and its unimaginable vacationer spots. To make planning adventures within the Philippines even simpler, Traveloka additionally gives particular gives for vacationers. Keep tuned for updates on Traveloka’s apps and official social
