With its inaugural service just four weeks away, Emirates today hosted over 75 travel industry partners for its Cebu and Clark Route Launch Presentation, presented jointly with the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board.

Khalid bel Jaflah, Divisional Vice President, Commercial Operations UAE & Oman said: “The circular Cebu and Clark routes will be the first new passenger destinations for Emirates in the 2016 calendar year and our preparations for the launch are currently in full swing."

Among the Philippine dignitaries and government officials present at the travel industry event were the Philippine Ambassador to the UAE HE Constancio R. Vingno Jr; HE Paul R. Cortes.

Since launching to Manila in 1990 Emirates has transported more than 7.5 million Filipinos, international tourists and business travellers.