Cloud 9 will host the Philippines’ first Championship Tour stop from 31 October to 10 November 2026, according to the Philippine News Agency, and that single announcement changes how many travellers see the island. The 2026 World Surf League...
Cloud 9, Siargao, joins the tour calendar from 31 October to 10 November 2026, with the Philippines Pro elevated from a QS 6,000 event to a Championship Tour stop, according to a World Surf League via official LinkedIn post....
By August 2024, Siargao Airport was already receiving 10 to 12 daily flights, while the island’s appeal had grown beyond surfing into food, retreats, nightlife and longer-stay travel, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO), using current DOT /...
When Siargao appeared on a list of Southeast Asia’s best places to visit, with Cloud 9 singled out as one of the region’s standout surf experiences, the island’s shift from quiet break to prestige address felt official, according to...
Luxury travellers still put sun-and-beach escapes at the top of their wish lists, and they increasingly judge them by exclusive offerings and personalisation, according to McKinsey & Company. That makes deciding where to stay in the Philippines far more...
Skift reports that 52% of affluent travellers now see authentic cultural immersion as a key reason to travel, which says a lot about what people expect from the best boutique hotels. You are not only choosing a room; you...
Travellers in Europe are now adding roughly two extra days to their trips, according to a Mastercard Economics Institute / Mastercard, which tells you something important about modern luxury travel: people want stays worth lingering over. That shift raises...
Luxury demand is rising, and multigenerational travellers are increasingly choosing villas for privacy, space, and authentic experiences, according to McKinsey & Company. That shift helps explain why a small, design-led luxury villa in the Philippines can feel more current,...
Travel + Leisure’s 2025 Siargao guide makes a useful point: the island’s luxury scene stretches from headline-making hideaways to smaller, more intimate stays, so the right choice depends on the kind of privacy and atmosphere you want Travel +...
Travellers are stretching holidays by about one extra day compared with pre-pandemic patterns, and they are still prioritising meaningful experiences, according to the Mastercard Economics Institute. That shift favours islands that reward a slower rhythm rather than a rushed...