CAGAYAN de Or9 City — Passengers flying through Laguindingan, Cebu and Bohol airports will be using gateways recognized for safety, passenger services and environmental efforts after the three airports won awards at a regional travel industry event.
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Airports received three awards at the 2026 Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards – Asia on November 10 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.
Laguindingan International Airport (LIA) in Misamis Oriental was named Health and Safety Initiative of the Year – Philippines for its Digital Hazard Ecosystem, a QR code-based system that allows airport personnel to report potential hazards.
AIC Airports said the system helped the airport manage thousands of aircraft movements without runway incursions, runway excursions or aircraft ground damage.
The recognition puts a spotlight on airport safety measures aimed at preventing incidents that could put passengers and airport workers at risk.
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), meanwhile, won Airport Experience of the Year – Philippines for its passenger-focused services, including the CEB Connects air-to-air transfer process.
The system handled more than 660,000 transfers across six airlines in 2025. From January to September 2026, it recorded over 678,000 transfers.
The service allows passengers connecting to other flights to transfer more conveniently without going through the usual difficulties of changing flights.
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) received Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Philippines for its ECO-Airport Project.
The project covers seven initiatives, including solar power, water conservation, electric ground equipment, plastic reduction and a partnership with the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark.
The efforts aim to reduce the environmental impact of airport operations, particularly in a province whose tourism industry depends heavily on its natural attractions.
AIC Airports Chief Executive Officer Athanasios Titonis said the awards reflect the company's efforts to maintain the same standards in its three airport gateways.
"These accolades reflect our unwavering commitment across Cebu, Bohol, and Laguindingan to build and operate world-class airport infrastructure that enables regional economic growth, champions sustainability, and places passenger safety and seamless travel at the heart of everything we do," Titonis said.
He said the recognition of all three airports was a proud moment for the company, adding that passenger experience, environmental protection and safety remain priorities across its operations.
The awards add to AIC Airports' previous recognitions, including MCIA's Airport of the Year in Asia award at the 2025 TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards.
MCIA also received the Best Airport in Asia-Pacific award in the five-million to 15-million passenger category at the 2024 and 2025 Airport Service Quality Awards.
AIC Airports works with the Department of Transportation, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority, local government units, airlines and tourism stakeholders to improve air connectivity and support tourism and economic development.
