At Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has introduced new Transit Tours and Medical Concierge programs that provide visitors with improved tourism experiences and medical services.
According to a statement from the DOT, visitors from visa-free nations who have at least an eight-hour layover can take a tour of Metro Manila’s attractions under Transit Tours.
A morning tour of Intramuros, Manila, and the National Museum, as well as an afternoon tour of entertainment and shopping at Okada and Solaire in Pasay and Parañaque City, will be the first two itineraries available for layover passengers. Each itinerary will cost US$50 per person, including entrance fees and insurance coverage.
The tour passengers will be accompanied by a DOT-accredited tour guide and a police officer aboard a 49-seater, air-conditioned bus.
Bookings for the tour can be made via the LovePH mobile app, the Philippine Airlines website, or in person at the Transit Tour Concierge Desks located in NAIA Terminal 3.
MEDICAL CONCIERGE
In the meanwhile, the Medical Concierge offers “personalized assistance to medical travelers” through “connecting travelers with DOT-accredited wellness and tourism experiences tailored to post-treatment recovery and leisure, including spa resorts, healing retreats, and cultural or shopping excursions.”
Leading healthcare and wellness organizations have joined with the department to guarantee that visitors receive “quality care and access to world-class healthcare and wellness experiences.”
Complete medical documents regarding to the patient’s condition and necessary treatments will be prepared for travel to the Philippines by the International Patient Concierge (IPC) at the selected medical facility.
Additionally, the patient will pass through the standard lines of the Bureau of Customs, the Bureau of Immigration, and the Bureau of Quarantine.
After clearance, the patient will go to the Medical Tourism Concierge, where the tourist will get assistance from the designated IPC (based on the medical facility) as they wait for transportation. VIP patients may have a private patient room.
