SHANGHAI – Travel industry optimism added to holiday cheer as Cebu Pacific reported on its 2023 accomplishments and plans for 2024 at the year-end reception of the airline’s

Shanghai Representative Office for local travel industry partners on 20 December at the Anokhi Restaurant, Xuhui District.

Hosting the gathering were Sales Manager Ms. Kelly Tao and Sales Supervisor Mr. Sam Ni.

The Cebu Pacific Team reported on the steady recovery of flight connections between the Philippines and Mainland China, and the airline’s expanding fleet of Airbus units.

The airline is optimistic about prospects in 2024, with planned further increases in frequency.

Guest of Honor Consul General Josel F. Ignacio congratulated Cebu Pacific on its overall, system-wide gains in 2023. He outlines the Philippine Country Team’s various initiatives in 2023 to support tourism into the Philippines and through it, the health not just of communities in destinations, but of the airline, hospitality and travel industry as a whole.

The Consul General cited, among others, the round-the-clock work of the Consulate General’s visa staff; the revival of the Tour Group Visas for Chinese nationals in April 2023; and the implementation of the Philippine electronic visa between August and November.

He called for a concerted effort to boost promotion and further enhance traveler experience in Philippine destinations, as attendees acknowledged remaining challenges such as the continuing preference of Chinese travelers for domestic tourism, post-pandemic.

Cebu Pacific and travel industry representatives all expressed appreciation for the Consulate General’s efforts. END