Over the years, the state of trade and industry in the island of Mactan has significantly grown to be a blend of entertainment and recreation establishments, beach front businesses and industrial companies. Its main city Lapu-Lapu, has transformed from being swampy, little town into a big city favoured by tourists and expatriates. In addition, the island is also now becoming an employment hub for many job hunters from Cebu and other provinces in the Philippines. This is because the island is the home of the country’s two export processing zones, which are housing various international industrial companies. The two economic zones known as MEPZ1 and MEPZ2 are headquarters of various companies that are into manufacturing, including electronics and furniture (one of the most successful industry in the country).

This rapid development of the island can be attributed to several factors. Among them are the creation of trade ports and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which serve as a gateway of the world to the island and the rest of the province. This helped boost the rise of commerce and trade in the area. It also makes it more accessible for tourist from around the globe, driving the surge of tourism in Cebu and the rest of the Visayan region as well. Travel and tourism is one of the booming industries in island these days. World-class, international hotels are being built to cater the growing demand for quality and competitive accommodation in the area. Hence, those thinking of visiting Mactan either for business or leisure reason will certainly enjoy a great travel experience.

Getting in and around the island of Mactan, Cebu can be done through various types of transports. There are the public jeepneys, boats, vans and taxis. However, if you want a more convenient travel experience, the best transport option for you is to rent a car. For those new in the province, it must be noted that rent-a-car services usually come with a driver. But of course, if you insist on renting only the car, without the driver, you can get a driver-free deal. Cebuano rent-a-cars are usually operated by car owners who are connected to a rent-a-car company. Those thinking of renting a car are advised to raise questions if confused and read the fine prints of contracts because just like in many rent-a-car companies, the charges can be a bit ambiguous.

Meanwhile, if you want to have a taste of the real transport culture of the island (which reflects the state of public transportation in the whole Philippines as well) try to take a jeepney. The jeepney is actually the major form of public transport in the country, like the bullet trains in Japan. It is a box-shaped vehicle with an entrance on the rear and two, long parallel seats, in which passengers sit facing each other. These vehicles are often decorated with an assemblage of décor, lights and colour. Each has a designated route (at set fares) which it follows around the whole day. Riding the jeepney, you will get to experience the ebb and flow of the Filipinos. More than taking you from one place to another, you get to feel passenger camaraderie and a unique travel experience.

For many companies, business travel has become part of their executive’s job and plays an essential role in the operation of business and establishment of relationship with clients. However, while business travel may sound like a welcome break, it also comes along with it the inconveniences of land and air travel and idea of being away from home for a long stretch of time. In addition, the cost of frequent business trips can also put a financial strain on the company; especially if the travels are not properly manage. Given thus, it is essential for one develop an efficient and streamlined travel management plan to control cost, as well as make the trip more convenient for employees.

Developing a travel plan is necessary because planning business trips these days is complicated. With first class business travel service costing twice as much business class, one can easily make a mistake of paying more for less. Hence, hiring a travel manager for your company or enlisting the help of a travel service provider might save you from the headache, as well as a lot of time and money, in preparing your business trip. With their connection and access to various air flight companies, hotels, and transport operators, these experts can arrange all your travel requirements even in short notice. They can also help you get the best flight and hotel deals, book for the seating arrangement and accommodation that you desire, and make sure that you travel on schedule and on budget.