CdO connectivity with Iloilo boosts local tourism, says local official

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, July 23 -- The opening of new flights connecting Cagayan de Oro with Iloilo City is an added boost to the city’s tourism industry.

Vice Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas said this noting reports that the thrice a week flights between the two cities provided by Cebu Pacific Air has carried 14,600 passengers in just five months.

The vice mayor, who chairs the city council committee on tourism, expressed optimism this figure will continue to increase.

He expressed gratitude to the airline company for this development as he expressed hope more new routes will be opened connecting Cagayan de Oro with other cities in the country.

Starting October 14, 2011, the Cagayan de Oro-Iloilo route is Cebu Pacific’s 78th domestic route utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft. (LCR/CdeOSP/PIA10)
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