New MCIA Runway to boost Central Visayas tourism

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the institution of the primary parallel runway on the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), one of many nation’s main gateways positioned within the province of Cebu.

In 2024, the MCIA admitted a complete of 11,315,225 passengers, a progress of 13 p.c in contrast to 2023 knowledge. Of the whole, 8,506,299 had been home passengers whereas 2,808,926 had been worldwide passengers.

DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco mentioned the expanded MCIA runway would “strengthen Cebu’s position as a top tourist destination, cementing its standing as a premier gateway to the islands of Visayas and Mindanao, and boost tourism in Central Visayas by improving accessibility for international and domestic visitors”

An expanded runway is essential for enhancing aviation security, accommodating bigger plane, and enhancing airport operational effectivity. It gives important area for protected takeoffs and landings, particularly underneath opposed climate situations, thereby decreasing the danger of accidents.

“This is a serious win for Philippine tourism with such an elevation of tourism infrastructure underneath the Marcos Administration. Increasing flight frequencies and passenger capability up to 18 million on the Mactan-Cebu International Airport via the parallel runway advantages all stakeholders within the aviation and tourism sectors, with added accessibility to our island locations in Cebu, the Visayas and Mindanao. This inflow wouldn’t solely bolster the native financial system but additionally promote cultural trade and foster larger international connectivity. We are grateful for this parallel runway at MCIA which might considerably enhance the general journey expertise whereas driving progress and sustainability within the aviation and tourism industries,” mentioned the Tourism Chief.

“The new runway of the MCIA would also help in Cebu’s potential to grow its tourism industry, especially in dive tourism and in the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) wherein the province currently thrives. More importantly, this could support Cebu’s major tourism events and festivals such as the Sinulog Festival,” added the tourism chief referring to the celebration of the Sto. Niño de Cebu that pulls thousands and thousands of devotees and vacationers every year.

The Tourism Chief attended the inauguration of the MCIA’s first parallel runway led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. In his speech, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. famous “There is one thing particular about Cebu. It’s a spot the place historical past and progress come collectively very gracefully, the place custom converges with innovation, and the place the grit and tenacity of its folks shine brightly in each achievement.”

“This new runway at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport reflects the very essence of Cebu: it is dynamic, promising, and always ready to take on challenges. And just as Cebu has been a center of trade and tourism, this parallel runway symbolizes the unrelenting drive to connect, and to grow, and to lead,” The President added.

Frasco famous that “This landmark mission completely aligns with the National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028, whereby two of its three key methods are connectivity and comfort. It will improve accessibility and assist enhance the general expertise of vacationers visiting our nation’s breathtaking websites and immersing in our wealthy

cultural experiences.”

According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the inauguration of the primary parallel runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport marks a serious milestone in Philippine aviation, enhancing air visitors effectivity and regional connectivity, and would end in an elevated plane motion capability of 30 per hour to 40 per hour in addition to “decrease the wear and tear of the runways as two runways will now alternately be used.”

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