Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines — Aboitiz InfraCapital Laguindingan Airport Corporation (ALAC), the operator of Laguindingan International Airport (LIA), bolsters 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.
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Airports representatives recently participated in the Northern Mindanao Tourism Development Plan WriteShop organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) – Region 10 and the Asian Institute of Management – Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism as part of its continuing engagement with regional stakeholders.
“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 the key role airports play in enabling tourism development.
Serving as the main air gateway to Northern Mindanao, LIA links travelers to 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.
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.
