Ready to Paint the Skies Red AirAsia joins tourism organizations in providing a welcome boost to Luzon Regions

AirAsia, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines has hosted a virtual meeting to present and discuss ways to boost tourism and economic growth in Luzon. 

 

The ‘Virtual Luzon Regional Consultative Meeting’ took place last Friday, 30 April, attended by Jose Clemente III, President of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, Jovita Ganongan, OIC, Regional Director, DOT Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Fanibeth Domingo, OIC Regional Director, DOT Regional Office II, Engr. Christopher Morales, Regional Director DOT Regional Office IV-B, Fe Buela, OIC Dot Region V, Joseph Francisco Ortega, Regional Director, DOT Region I, Carlona Uy, Regional Director, DOT Region III, Michael Palispis, Regional Director, DOT Region IV-A CALABARZON, over a hundred Tourism Congress Members, industry stakeholders, and members of the media.

 

 AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, ”COVID-19 may have halted a lot of dreams for the time being but at AirAsia we never stopped dreaming big. While we safely work from home, we are taking this time to carefully plan and plot our next moves for the strong return of tourism and air travel. 

 

“I am confident that soon, our collective and concerted efforts will result in the exceeding of pre-pandemic data in terms of tourist arrivals and activity. The warm hospitality, beautiful sceneries, and good food, among others, will surely entice tourists from both home and abroad, to rediscover the beauty of the north. 

 

“AirAsia is in full support of rebooting Luzon’s tourism and economic industries through our enhanced digital platform. The airasia super app and airasia.com go beyond flights, and offer a wide range of products and services in partnership with fellow industry stakeholders. We look forward to further supporting the respective Regions as we provide new opportunities for them, as well as affordable and flexible travel options for all our guests.”    

 

Tourism Congress of the Philippines President Jose Clemente III said, "The Tourism Congress of the Philippines is a community where we can all help one another by supporting each other's industries and businesses. Through this consultative meeting, we hope to be able to provide updates with regards to initiatives and partners such as AirAsia, the Department of Tourism, and the various Regions, as we go forward in our bid to restore tourism in the Philippines."

 

During the meeting, AirAsia presented its health and safety initiatives including the transportation of vaccines, digital innovations, current advocacies and CSR projects, and potential partnership opportunities for the various stakeholders. 

 

Last month, AirAsia hosted virtual programs in partnership with local tourism groups in Visayas where AirAsia presented initiatives on safe domestic tourism in response to the foreseen surge in travel demand as soon as community quarantine restrictions are lifted.  

 

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AirAsia is set to inoculate 1,500+ Filipino Allstars against COVID-19 starting next month

Ready for a strong return of demand in air travel, and true to its core value of putting people first, AirAsia is set to inoculate 1,500+ Filipino Allstars against COVID-19 starting next month.

 

AirAsia has identified its priority list which includes  frontliner Allstars, such as ground staff, pilots, cabin crew and others who have direct engagements with its guests.

 

This initiative comes as a step towards rebuilding confidence among passengers highlighting the highest standards on safety and customer service.

 

AirAsia partnered with government agencies and private entities to secure the initial doses for those included in the priority lists. 

All smiles with a thumbs up sign, AirAsia CEO Ricky Isla took the COVID-19 vaccine administered by a government health worker on 15 April 2021

 

 

In an internal survey conducted by its People and Culture Department, a vast majority, or 92 percent of the respondents, have expressed their willingness to be vaccinated.

 

AirAsia also has an ongoing internal campaign among its leaders to encourage its Allstars to take the shot. 

 

Recently, AirAsia CEO Ricky Isla took the jab as part of those classified under A2 or senior citizens. 

 

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “As an industry leader, we must help bring the accurate information to the public, especially our employees, so that they may be able to make an informed choice and the best decision of protecting themselves against COVID-19.

 

“It takes everyone to break the COVID-19 chain. I took the shot that is readily available because I believe that it's our little share of putting an end to this pandemic. It is our responsibility to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and most importantly the people we serve.

 

“AirAsia recognizes that the aviation sector plays a critical role as economic and tourism drivers, and we know that getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the next necessary phase of recovery.” 

 

Meanwhile, AirAsia also supports the initiative of the Tourism Department to adopt a platform developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that will enable passengers to digitally manage their travel documents and share their test and vaccination results.

 

For its part, AirAsia has an ongoing regional integration for all Airline Operation Center (AOC) following the IATA Digital Travel Pass.

 

AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “Although nothing is final yet, what’s certain is that AirAsia will fully support all measures that will further enhance safety and rebuild confidence in air travel.

 

Aside from having a standard set of requirements from the Local Government Units (LGUs), there must always be stringent measures in place that will allow industry stakeholders to validate the authenticity of documents such as COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates submitted by all our guests. This will enable swift coordination among LGUs, transport regulators, airline companies, molecular laboratories and health authorities. 

 

It is also important to make sure that the process is hassle-free for passengers so that they are encouraged to travel and help reboot trade and tourism.” 

 

AirAsia’s efforts by going above and beyond the protection of its guests against COVID-19 have been globally recognized, with a perfect 7-star rating from Airlineratings.com.

 

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