Title:

 Philippines to open more direct air routes from China to its tourist towns

Author:

Gu Liping

Source:

ECNS

Date:

 September 20, 2017

Description:

Discussions are underway between the Philippines and Chinese tour operators and investors to open more direct chartered flights from China to Philippine provinces in a bid to lure more Chinese tourists, officials said Tuesday. Philippine Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo said that Chinese investors have expressed their willingness to invest in new hotels and resorts in the Philippines, particularly in Puerto Princesa in Palawan province.