Fun fact: The year 2021 marks the 500th anniversary of Spanish navigator Ferdinand Magellan’s first contact with the Philippines — an event that opened the country to the world. In celebration of this, along with the aim to revive tourism in Cebu, a group of Department of Tourism-accredited hotels has put together an initiative entitled I Love Cebu.
“I Love Cebu” Online Travel Sale aims to help restart tourism in Cebu
From 21 Mar to 30 Apr 2021, you can book deals of up to 70% off at the I Love Cebu Online Travel Sale. Through their online service platform, I Love Cebu will offer the best accommodations, as well as transportation and tour packages, that will highlight the unique selling points of Cebu.
A total of 60 establishments, 18 tour operators, and 42 hotels and resorts are participating in the online travel sale, including BE Hotels & Resorts, Bluewater Resorts, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, Bai Hotel, Bayfront Hotel Cebu, and Marco Polo Plaza. Available tours and activities will also include the famous guitar-making in Lapu-Lapu; getting a taste of lechon in Talisay and mouth-watering chicharon in Carcar; trips to the province’s farm resorts and urban city beaches; and getting to enjoy both sun and sea from north to south — a great way to jumpstart and revitalise tourism in Cebu!
How to buy online hotel vouchers
- Go to the I Love Cebu link here from 21 March to 30 April 2021. Search for your preferred hotels, restaurants, and activities.
- Click “View Deals”. Choose which deal you want to purchase.
- Click “Buy Now” next to the voucher you want.
- Fill out your contact information. Click “Pay Now.”
- Check your email for the link to your e-voucher. Save the e-voucher that contains your reference number.
- Use your reference number when you call your hotel to confirm your booking.
Note: All vouchers bought from the I love Cebu Online Sale are valid for a minimum of one year with unlimited rebooking.
How to travel to Cebu during COVID-19
Those who have secured a hotel booking through the I Love Cebu Online Sale only need to secure the following tourist requirements.
Documents required for tourists travelling to Cebu City
- Negative RT-PCR test result (taken within 72 hours of travel time)
- Confirmed accommodation booking
- Round-trip ticket
- Complete travel itinerary
Documents required for tourists travelling to Cebu Province
- Valid medical certificate issued within seven (7) days prior to travel date
- Confirmed accommodation booking
- Pass symptoms checking or screening at the point of departure and point of arrival
Documents required for tourists travelling to Mandaue City
- Valid medical certificate issued within seven (7) days prior to travel date
- Confirmed accommodation booking
- Government-issued ID
- Complete travel itinerary
Documents required for tourists travelling to Lapu-Lapu City
No need to present travel authority, negative RT-PCR test, medical certificates, and other travel documents. Travellers will be granted entry as long as they pass the symptoms screening from departure and arrival airport.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I visit Cebu and stay at our house? What should I present in lieu of a confirmed booking?
According to the GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC), you’re not considered a non-essential/leisure traveller if you already have a house in Cebu.
Do the hotels and resorts offer month-long stays as well?
They do have month-long stay rates for their resorts. Bluewater actually introduced the Work+Play Program in Cebu last year — you can read about it here.
According to DOT 7 Senior Tourism Operations Officer Riza Marie Macaibay, an even more beautiful Cebu awaits travellers. “The closure of tourism activities for many months allowed not only the seas but as well as the natural attractions in the province to take a breather. Dolphins can be spotted frolicking off the waters of Moalboal early in the morning close from the shore,” she said.
Also read: Book Up to 70% Off at the Balik sa Bohol Online Sale
With the official opening of tourism in the south, we can move forward slowly and safely by continuing to adhere to the health and safety protocols. Let’s all be responsible biyaheros! See you all in the Queen City of the South!
For more information, visit I Love Cebu’s official Facebook page.
Special thanks to BE Hotels & Resorts for inviting TripZilla Philippines to the I Love Cebu Online Travel Sale campaign.
