By I. Inojales, Helen Castaño | 07:32 PM November 11, 2026
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three airports operated by Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) have received top honors at the 2026 Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Asia, with the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) recognized for its environmental sustainability initiatives.
The awards, presented on Nov. 10 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, recognized the performance of AIC’s airports in passenger experience, environmental sustainability, and health and safety.
BPIA won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Philippines award for its Eco-Airport Project, which consists of seven initiatives aimed at reducing the airport’s environmental footprint.
These include the use of solar power, water conservation measures, electric ground equipment, plastic reduction efforts, and a partnership with the Bohol Island Unesco Global Geopark.
The recognition highlights BPIA’s efforts to integrate environmental protection into airport operations while supporting Bohol’s tourism industry.
Meanwhile, the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) received the Airport Experience of the Year – Philippines award for its passenger-focused services, particularly its CEB Connects air-to-air transfer system.
The system facilitated more than 660,000 transfers across six airlines in 2025. It also handled over 678,000 transfers from January to September 2026.
The Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) in Misamis Oriental won the Health and Safety Initiative of the Year – Philippines award for its Digital Hazard Ecosystem, a QR code-based reporting system that allows airport personnel to report potential safety hazards.
The system helped the airport manage thousands of aircraft movements without recorded runway incursions, runway excursions, or aircraft ground damage, according to AIC.
AIC Airports chief executive officer Athanasios Titonis said the awards reflected the company’s commitment to developing world-class airport infrastructure that supports regional economic growth, environmental sustainability, and passenger safety.
“To be recognized for all three of our airports is a proud moment for AIC,” Titonis said, adding that the company maintains the same standards for passenger experience, environmental responsibility, and safety across its gateways in Cebu, Bohol, and Misamis Oriental.
The latest awards add to the regional recognitions received by AIC-operated airports. MCIA was named Airport of the Year in Asia at the 2025 TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards and received the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific award for airports handling five to 15 million passengers annually at the 2024 Airport Service Quality Awards.
AIC Airports said it would continue working with government agencies, local government units, airlines, and tourism stakeholders to strengthen connectivity, tourism, and inclusive economic development.
