Photo by: CDC and TPB
SHANGHAI, China — Clark is positioning experiential travel and tailor‑fit itineraries at the center of its tourism push, offering Chinese travelers wellness days, eco tours, hot springs, city shopping, and night golf.
Under the leadership of Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, these programs were unveiled in Shanghai during the Philippine Business Mission 2026 on August 21 at the Hyatt on the Bund.
Consul General Myca Magnolia Fischer reinforced this positioning, noting that curated experiences build confidence among travelers.
“Face‑to‑face interaction builds trust,” she said, as nearly 50 buyers met 25 Philippine sellers in business‑to‑business sessions organized by the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB).
Fischer stressed that visa‑free entry alone is not enough.
“Reliable connections, thoughtful itineraries, and confidence in the travel experience are what bring visitors,” she added.
Consul General Myca Magnolia Fischer of the Philippine Consulate General in Shanghai receives Clark‑branded merchandise from Clark Development Corporation (CDC) Communications Manager Astrud Aguinaldo and Tourism Promotions Assistant Manager Charisse Marie Lacson. The handover was held on August 21 at the Hyatt on the Bund, on the sidelines of the Philippine Business Mission in Greater China.
This positioning is reinforced by the Philippines’ recent recognition as Best Island Destination at the World Leisure Awards in China, underscoring the country’s appeal to Chinese travelers seeking premium leisure. Fischer also noted that the government is studying the extension of visa‑free entry to other gateways, with decisions to be based on six‑month results and scientific data.
“Clark offers experiences worth staying for — wellness, eco tours, leisure, and shopping within the Freeport. It is both a pause and a passage: a destination to linger in and a launch point to the country’s island treasures, from Boracay’s white sands to Palawan’s limestone cliffs. Clark thus grows as a hub where travel begins with experience and extends into exploration,” Atty. Devanadera said.
On the sidelines of the mission, Fischer highlighted opportunities for Philippine development zones and tourism in Shanghai, underscoring the potential for cooperation and exchange.
“We hope to see you [Atty. Devanadera] here in [Shanghai]. There are great opportunities in Shanghai for Philippine development zones and tourism,” she said. (Press Released – CDC)