MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Global travel powerhouse Trip.com Group has clinched not one but two prestigious accolades at Philippine Airlines’ coveted annual awards ceremony.
The digital travel giant walked away with both the Top Performer Award and the Chairman’s Circle Club Award, cementing its status as PAL’s premier online travel agency partner in a ceremony attended by top executives from both companies.
CT Ooi, Associate Vice President, Trip.com Group, said: “We are incredibly honoured to be recognised by Philippine Airlines with not just one, but two prestigious awards. These accolades are a testament to the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to delivering seamless, world-class travel experiences for customers. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with PAL as we connect more travellers to and from the Philippines.”
Capt. Stanley K. Ng, President and Chief Operating Officer, Philippine Airlines, added: “Trip.com Group has consistently demonstrated excellence in driving bookings and supporting our mission to bring the warmth of Filipino hospitality to the skies. Their innovative approach and strong engagement with customers have made them an invaluable partner. We are delighted to celebrate their achievements through these awards.”
The awards come amid explosive growth for Trip.com in the Philippines market, with flight bookings surging over 300% year-on-year in 2024. The Philippines-China corridor appears particularly promising following PAL’s resumption of direct Manila-Beijing service, with additional routes to Vietnam launching later this year.
Industry insiders view this partnership as strategically positioned to capitalize on the robust recovery of Asian travel networks, particularly as Philippine travelers show strong preference for nearby destinations including mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan and Korea.
The recognition highlights Trip.com Group’s continued digital innovation in the competitive online travel market, where its multi-platform approach across Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar has disrupted traditional booking channels while building powerful airline partnerships.
