As the local Covid-19 situation appears to be calming down, the Philippines’ domestic tourism market is more likely to help the industry recover. From months of lockdown and with travel restrictions being gradually lifted by the government, domestic travelers are slowly making a comeback and traveling again during weekends and holidays.
To many travelers, however, health and safety precautions are still valid concerns. In response, the government continues to impose the minimum health standards, in cooperation with the local government units (LGUs) and the tourism industry, reassuring travelers of their safety.
No less than Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat advises travelers that safety measures are still strictly observed and enforced by the department and the LGUs. “Travel in the Philippines is safe, and as we always promised, more fun,” says Secretary Romulo.
Since the government’s decision to ease alert levels, followed suit by local government units (LGUs) that relaxed their own protocols and further opened their borders, visitors are steadily gaining confidence, and once again, booking tours and planning vacations trips.
In this atmosphere of renewed interest and rising demand to travel, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) proudly presents and unveils the PTAA 29th Travel Tour Expo & 7th International Travel Trade Expo at the SMX Convention Center Manila on June 24-26, 2022.
With the theme, “Braving and Shaping the Future of Travel”, the upcoming face-to-face travel tour expo is poised to boost the tourism industry with great travel deals and awesome tour packages that will be made available to both foreign and domestic travelers.
The PTAA 29th Travel Tour Expo & 7th International Travel Trade Expo promises a bigger expo, with 142 exhibitors in participation that will occupy Function Rooms 1-5 on the 2nd floor of SMX Convention Center Manila. Organizers estimate 30,000 to 45,000 visitors in attendance for the three-day travel and tour expo.
Numerous exciting destinations will be featured, as well as event-exclusive promotions and discounts on airfare, accommodations, and tours.
Travelers can also get to choose their travel schedules, favored transport vehicles on sea, land, or on air, and even secure travel insurance on the spot. Travel tour operators are also on-hand for those who seek packaged trips for more convenience and pleasure. Attendees can also look forward to exciting raffles, corporate game shows, exhibitors and sponsors presentation, and lively entertainment. In this event, the travel opportunities and perks will surely satisfy the demand to travel anew.
Sponsors for the event are as follows: Tourism Promotions Board, Citibank, U-Coinville by Unilever, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Turkish Airlines, PLDT, Philippine Star and Travel Update.
Raffle prize donors are: The Oriental Hotels and Resorts, Bataan White Coral Beach Resort, Picture Books, Resorts World Manila, PGA Sompo Insurance Corporation, Esquiretech Corp., Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.
Tickets are available at the entrance at Php 50.00 for general admission, and Php 30.00 for senior citizens. The event schedules are as follows: June 24 (10:00 am – 7:00 pm), June 25 (9:30 am – 7:00 pm), and June 26 (9:30 am – 6:00 pm).
