Philippine government officials will head to Singapore the week of Sept. 9 and to Paris the week of Sept. 18 to seek bidders for the Manila airport revamp.
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.
Routes Asia 2016 host, the Philippine Department of Tourism, promotes the country using its “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign to highlight the main destinations, including Boracay, Davao, Manila, Cebu, Bohol, Albay, Palawan, Banaue, Vigan, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Siargao.
The Philippines is currently modernising and expanding its premier gateway and secondary airports to sustain its international market growth and improve the arrival and departure experience. Increased investment in these airports will drive international tourists and passengers to visit the Philippines.
