The Philippines’ longest running travel fair is back. Philippine Travel Mart will take place at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay from Sept. 6 to 8, bringing you great travel packages, deals and discounts so you can have more adventures across the country and abroad.

It's a celebration of the beauty and culture of the Philippines. Through the years, the fair became popular for showcasing diverse destinations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with its grand regional pavilions. 

Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), the 35th Philippine Travel Mart will bring together almost 300 tour operators, tourism offices, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, resorts in one event and they are ready to help make your travel dreams come true. The theme this year is Love the NextGen Tourism, signifying PHILTOA’s focus on the following tourism trends - Sustainability, Digitalization, Inclusivity, and Health and Wellness. 

The Philippine Travel Mart is supported by the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB). The TPB reaffirms its very strong support to contribute to its continued success in showcasing the Philippines as a world-class tourist destination.

“Our collaboration for this event is essential as tourism is one of the most vital contributors to the country's economy. And this year's Philippine Travel Mart comes at an opportune time to build on the momentum gained by the industry,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Margarita Nograles during the 35th Philippine Travel Mart media launch at the Grand Westside Hotel in Paranaque. “Over the past few decades, we have witnessed how this event has sparked interest in various attractions across our 7,641 islands.

Nograles added that the travel fair has also been crucial to the development of the country’s MICE sector. Various establishments have discovered tourism products that take their meetings, incentive travels, conventions, and exhibitions to a whole new level. “This is very much in line with the goals of ‘MICE Philippines: We Take Your Business to Heart,’ which aims to create a world-class MICE initiative with a stronger sales force, an empowered private sector, and the full support of the government- all encapsulated in the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence.”

Nograles also mentioned that globally, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability, and the tourism department is proud to be at the forefront of this movement in the Philippines. 

“As tourism stakeholders, our commitment to preserving the natural and cultural treasures we promote drives our approach to sustainable practices. And this is best exemplified by the innovative pavilion design we will build at the Philippine Travel Mart. The pavilion will tell the wonderful stories of our country and our people, showcasing the creativity and resourcefulness that define Filipino ingenuity. The materials of the structure will then be upcycled to the TPB office, ensuring nothing goes to waste. This is a testament to our ability to balance growth with environmental stewardship, so future generations can continue to enjoy the wonders of our country,” said Nograles.

Last year, the Philippine Travel Mart drew approximately 60,000 travelers and visitors in search of their next adventures.

The three-day fair is your chance to book highly popular destinations and perhaps your old favorites but it’s also a great opportunity to discover new corners of the country to fall in love with. 

How much of the Philippines have you already explored? Last year, attendees got the chance to  book tour packages from all corners of the Philippines, including  the Spratly Islands and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This year, a number of exhibitors will also sell packages to popular  international destinations—Asia, the US, Europe and Australia as well.. 

Visit philtravelmart.com, email philtravelmart@philtoa.com and follow @philtravelmart on Facebook and Instagram. 

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