Aboitiz InfraCapital Laguindingan Airport Corporation (ALAC), the operator of Laguindingan International Airport (LIA), continues to support the growth of tourism in Northern Mindanao by strengthening connectivity and positioning the airport as the region’s primary gateway to its diverse tourism destinations.
As part of its continued engagement with regional stakeholders, representatives from Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Airports recently participated in the Northern MIndanao Tourism Development Plan WriteShop organized through the partnership between the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Region 10 and the Asian Institute of Management – Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism.
“Air connectivity is a key enabler of tourism growth. By strengthening access to Northern Mindanao through Laguindingan International Airport, we help open the region to more travelers and opportunities while supporting local destinations and communities,” said AIC Airports Head of Strategy and Communications Christine Villanueva, who highlighted at the writeshop the important role airports play in enabling tourism development.
Serving as the main air gateway to Northern Mindanao, LIA connects travelers to some of the region’s most exciting attractions, from outdoor adventure sites and eco-tourism destinations to cultural and culinary experiences and the beautiful white sand beaches across the provinces of the region. LIA provides the baseline infrastructure needed to scale these attractions for international and domestic markets.
“A clear tourism development plan is essential in guiding how Northern Mindanao can grow its tourism sector in a strategic and sustainable way. It ensures that our destinations are developed responsibly, that communities benefit from tourism opportunities, and that stakeholders—from government to private sector partners—are aligned in a shared vision for the region,” said DOT Region 10 Director Marie Elaine S. Unchuan.
The writeshop brought together tourism stakeholders to develop strategies for destination marketing, tourism product development, sustainability initiatives, and regional collaboration, efforts that will help enhance Northern Mindanao’s competitiveness as a tourism destination.
ALAC noted that the continued development of LIA is aligned with the broader goal of improving access to Northern Mindanao and supporting the region’s vision of becoming a vibrant hub for tourism, business, and investment.
Through stronger connectivity and partnerships with tourism stakeholders, ALAC remains committed to supporting the growth of Northern Mindanao’s tourism industry and strengthening the region’s position as an emerging destination in the Philippines.