PHILIPPINE inbound operator Uni-Orient Travel has partnered with China Eastern Airlines to launch tour packages to Russia.
Wilson Techico, vice president – business and product development of Uni-Orient Travel, told TTG e-Daily that Filipinos are looking for new destinations as they are already used to travelling around Asia.
He added that Uni-Orient has the advantage of knowing the Russian market as it is one of the most aggressive agencies handling Philippine inbound from Russia, replete with Russian staff.
While there are no direct flights between Manila and Moscow, there are currently four airlines serving the route: Aeroflot from its Hong Kong hub, partnering Philippine Airlines from Manila to Hong Kong; Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
Techico teamed up with China Eastern Airlines because, aside from its special rates, the airline has the best air connection offering services from Manila to Shanghai, with the transit flight to Moscow only a few hours’ wait.
Unveiled during the Travel Madness Expo last week, the company’s Russia Series comprises a number of tour packages lasting five to 10 days.
