Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) has entered into an official partnership with tana!, a growing Bohol-based exploration application and editorial platform, to introduce an innovative visitor discovery guide directly to arriving travelers. The collaborative initiative is designed to help passengers explore the island province through the eyes of local residents by providing curated routes, insider recommendations, and community-driven storytelling starting right from the airport terminal. Because Bohol-Panglao International Airport serves as the essential gateway and the primary first and last touchpoint for millions of incoming and departing tourists, the project taps into the hyper-local knowledge base of tana! to elevate the overall passenger experience across the island. The platform brings attention to everyday Boholano life, local eateries, community spaces, and hidden natural wonders, effectively connecting standard tourist itineraries with genuine island culture.
To facilitate an immediate transition from transit to discovery, the collaboration introduces a series of locally curated resources across physical and digital channels. Travelers arriving at the terminal can access information through scannable Quick Response Discovery Guides, physical mini-zines, and an exclusive section inside the tana! mobile application specifically dedicated to Bohol-Panglao International Airport. This comprehensive digital hub offers arriving passengers route previews, practical travel advice, and terminal-specific guidance dubbed “Airport Hacks Only Locals Know.” Through these features, travelers can easily pinpoint the location of 24-hour tourist SIM card kiosks, find the fastest transportation alternatives such as the on-site Grab booking booth, make last-minute retail purchases at Nomad Express, and seek out the premier vantage points inside the terminal facility.
Beyond airport navigation, the collaboration introduces the “Bohol Maxxing” curated routes, presenting five distinct itineraries developed collaboratively by the airport and tana! to maximize visitors’ time on the island. Among the featured journeys is a reimagined Countryside Tour highlighted by evening firefly watching, alongside a Half-Day Tagbilaran City cultural immersion. For returning visitors looking for tranquil and interactive engagements, the partnership developed a specialized “Coastal and Farm” itinerary that focuses on sustainable community activities, including hands-on permaculture farming and local cacao roasting.
Developed directly within Bohol, the tana! platform relies on grassroots community participation to review and curate recommendations, guaranteeing that featured destinations represent authentic local preferences. Highlighting the objective of the project, Aldwin Uy, General Manager for Bohol-Panglao International Airport of Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation, emphasized that airport operations extend beyond simple transit. Uy noted, “Our goal at Bohol-Panglao International Airport is to ensure that the passenger’s journey doesn’t just end at the terminal, but rather begins with a deep, immediate connection to the island. Through this partnership with tana!, we aim to integrate authentic, community-curated guides right into our airport, empowering travelers the tools to step outside the usual tourist spots and truly experience the rich culture, flavors, and authentic stories that make Bohol so special.” This operational strategy transforms the airport into the very first chapter of an authentic journey, ensuring that tourism translates into a responsible, deep, and memorable discovery of Bohol.