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.