Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) has partnered with tana!. a growing Bohol-based exploration app and editorial platform, to launch an innovative visitor discovery guide in Bohol. This collaboration aims to help visitors experience Bohol through the lens of a local, offering curated routes, insider recommendations, and community-driven storytelling from the airport.
Recognizing BPIA as the crucial first and last touchpoint for millions of tourists, the partnership leverages tana!’s hyper-local expertise to enrich the passenger journey when visiting Bohol. From community spaces and local eateries to hidden natural wonders, tana! highlights everyday Bohol experiences and bridges the gap between typical tourist itineraries and authentic island life.
Into Immediate Discovery
Rolling out its locally-curated guides, this collaboration features scannable QR Discovery Guides, mini-zines, and a special BPIA-dedicated section in the tana! app featuring curated routes and travel experiences for visitors arriving through the airport. This digital hub provides content on curated route previews, practical local tips, and essential “Airport Hacks Only Locals Know,” such as a guide for passengers on where to find 24-hour tourist SIM kiosks, the fastest transport options like the Grab booking booth, last-minute shopping at Nomad Express, and the best vantage points in the terminal. Travelers can also explore the “Bohol Maxxing” curated routes showcasing five exclusive itineraries mapped out by tana! and BPIA to optimize visitors’ time on the island. These routes include a reimagined Countryside Tour featuring firefly watching, a Half-Day Tagbilaran City immersion, and a “Coastal and Farm” journey designed specifically for returning travelers seeking quieter, hands-on experiences like permaculture farming and cacao roasting.
Championing the Community Voice
Built locally from the ground up in Bohol, tana! relies on community input to review and curate its recommendations, ensuring that all featured spots are genuinely beloved by locals.
“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,” said Aldwin Uy, General Manager for BPIA of Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corporation. “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 collaboration redefines an airport not just a place of transit, but the very first chapter of an authentic Bohol journey. By championing the voices and places that make Bohol truly unique, BPIA and tana! ensure that every visit translates into a deeper, more responsible, and truly unforgettable discovery of Bohol
