DOT welcomes launch of Chongqing

The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the launch of Air China’s inaugural direct flight between Chongqing and Manila on Saturday to revive Chinese tourist arrivals to the Philippines. The first Chongqing–Manila (CKG–MNL) flight arrived early Saturday carrying over 150 passengers. Department of Trade and Industry National Capital Region office and Routes Development Unit officials received the travelers upon arrival. The new route operates four times weekly and strengthens air connectivity between the Philippines and southwest China, which remains one of the country’s major outbound travel markets. Tourism officials said the additional route will improve accessibility for Chinese travelers and support…