2Go Brings Cebu Leaders Together to Strengthen Tourism and Trade Connectivity

The Cebu forum brought business, government and logistics leaders together to discuss how stronger transport and supply-chain links can support regional growth.

2GO gathered members of Cebu’s business community, industry experts and policymakers for a forum focused on strengthening the connections that support tourism, trade and economic growth across Central Visayas.

Held in partnership with the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) and coordinated with the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) Region VII, the event examined how transport and supply-chain networks can link businesses to markets and make destinations more accessible to travelers.

The discussion gave regional stakeholders an opportunity to share business challenges, identify growth areas and explore solutions suited to Cebu’s changing economic needs.

“We want to hear your pain points and identify your areas of growth so we can co-create solutions together,” said Ethel Concepcion, head of Corporate Marketing and Communications at 2GO.

Why connectivity matters to Cebu

For businesses, stronger connections can mean faster movement of products, more efficient supply chains and better access to new customers. For the tourism sector, improved links can make destinations easier to reach and support the movement of people, supplies and services.

CCCI President Regan Rex King said closer coordination among the private sector, government and transport providers is essential to building a stronger regional economy.

“When connectivity improves, businesses can move products faster and more efficiently. Tourism destinations become more accessible, supply chains build resilience, and new markets open,” King said. “A stronger Cebu requires stronger connections, and those links begin with meaningful cross-sector alignment.”

The partnership between 2GO and CCCI reflects a shared effort to connect regional enterprises with wider domestic markets. Through its multimodal network, 2GO provides transportation and logistics services designed to move both people and goods across the Philippines.

Central Visayas prepares for further growth

DEPDev Region VII Assistant Regional Director Evelyn Nacario-Castro presented an outlook on Central Visayas and its shift toward a more diversified and interconnected economy.

According to the presentation, Central Visayas ranked as the country’s fourth-largest regional economy in 2025. The region is also moving toward modernized transport and freight infrastructure, with 90 strategic high-impact projects scheduled for 2027.

These developments place greater importance on reliable logistics networks that can help businesses manage growth, reach customers and respond to changes in demand.

The forum also featured an executive panel titled “Strengthening Connectivity for Tourism, Trade, and Regional Growth.” Participants included King and 2GO business unit heads Francis John Chua of 2GO Travel, Faye Alonzo of 2GO Forwarding, and Sharon Musngi-Ngo of 2GO Sea Solutions.

Panelists discussed the practical role of sea travel, freight forwarding and integrated logistics in supporting enterprises, tourism operators and communities across Central Visayas.

2GO said it will continue working with businesses, government agencies and trade groups to build more reliable connections in the region.

The forum’s central takeaway was clear: connectivity is not only about moving goods and people. It is also about giving businesses access to opportunity, helping destinations welcome more travelers and creating the conditions for long-term regional progress.

For more information about 2GO and its services, visit 2GO.com.ph.