The 12th Regional Travel Fair Heads North For A Three-Day Event in Ilocos

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) in the Ilocos region. Businesses and consumers can discover the best that the region offers, as the event takes place from October 13 to 15, 2023.

The RTF is one of the signature events of the TPB being held in different parts of the country to give host regions an opportunity to present their rich local culture and their unique tourism offerings to the public.

“The 12th Regional Travel Fair is a great opportunity for people to learn what there is to love about the Ilocos region. Through this fair, both businesses and consumers can discover the unique attractions awaiting them in the northwestern part of our country. I’d like to invite everyone to join us at this significant tourism event, so that we can discover and explore the different sides of Ilocos,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.

The first day of the event will be an onsite Business-to-Business session with at least 50 local buyers and 70 sellers/exhibitors. This B2B session is a platform that provides an opportunity for both buyers and sellers to develop travel-related business operations and expand their business networks in the region. The buyers and sellers will also participate in a post-event tour that aims to keep them up to date with the different attractions that can be found in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

A two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) fair will also be conducted at Robinsons Laoag to allow interested local consumers to purchase tourism offerings. The public can get discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodation, and other tourism-related products and services. On top of that, this fair will feature exciting activities that can ignite one’s interest in the Ilocos region, such as product demonstrations of local artisans, samples of local cuisine, live selling of products, and educational interviews.

TPB COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles further stated that, “The Ilocos region deserves the spotlight for the 12th Regional Travel Fair because it is rich with well-preserved historical sites and pristine nature attractions.”

Ilocos Norte offers majestic sand dunes for adventurous travelers, while San Juan in La Union serves as a surfers’ paradise in Luzon. On the other hand, Vigan City in Ilocos Sur takes tourists back into the past through its Spanish colonial architecture. Pangasinan also wows travelers with its centuries-old churches and white-sand beaches.

Discover all the things that will make you love the Ilocos region by joining the 12th Regional Travel Fair. Great travel deals await you at the fair, so register now at https://rtf.tpb.gov.ph/!

11th Regional Travel Fair surpasses pre-pandemic performance, hits over PHP 110M in sales

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The 11th Regional Travel Fair, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, made a triumphant return to full onsite event since the COVID-19 pandemic, generating over PHP 110 million in actual and negotiated sales during its three-day event at the SM Seaside City Cebu from 21-23 July 2023. This surpassed the previous RTF sales figure by 32.97%.

Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines’ 11th Regional Travel Fair hits over P110 million actual and negotiated sales. Photo by Marky Ramone Go.

TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles expressed her elation over the resounding success of this year’s RTF, “We are thrilled to witness the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from exhibitors and visitors during the Regional Travel Fair. The outstanding sales leads signal a bright future for the tourism industry in the post-pandemic era and reaffirm travelers’ confidence in the safety of their travels.”

Present during the event were TPB COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Tourism Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Resource Generation (TRCRG) Shahlimar Hofer Tamano, Intramuros Administrator Atty. Joan Padilla, Assistant Secretary Rica Bueno, DOT Calabarzon Regional Director Marites Castro, Director Judilyn Quiachon of the Tourism Coordination and Regional Operations, Cebu City Mayor Michael Lopez Rama, TPB Deputy Chief Operations Officer for Marketing and Promotions Atty. Charles Aames Bautista, and TPB Domestic Promotions Department Manager Teresita Landan.

The event was also attended by social media personalities Chuck Aquino and Joe Abad, popularly known as Chuck and Joe, and Marie Field Faith.

Lumad Basakanon's vibrant cultural performance wowed the crowd at the 11th Regional Travel Fair at SM Seaside City Cebu. Photo by Marky Ramone Go.

Aerial view of St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, popularly known as Argao Church in Cebu. Photo by Marky Ramone Go.

TPB's Regional Travel Fair in Cebu offers participants an immersive experience of Southern Cebu's culture and culinary offerings. Photo by Marky Ramone Go.

With the theme #VisitCentralVisayas, the annual trade fair provided a platform for over 70 exhibitors nationwide to participate in the event. Industry professionals took the opportunity to share emerging trends and best practices, innovate travel-related business operations, and expand networks through its engaging Business-to-Business (B2B) sessions. Tourism offices from Central Visayas, including the Province of Cebu, Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Siquijor, Boho, and Negros Oriental presented their tourism product updates during the B2B session.

The fair also opened its doors to enthusiastic travelers during its two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) session held on July 22-23. Among the offerings were discounted tour packages to famous and emerging local destinations, airline tickets, accommodation, delicacies, and pasalubong items.

“We desire and aim to play a major role in shaping the future of tourism by creating a one-stop shop venue for industry collaboration and partnerships,” said Tourism Undersecretary for Tourism Regulation, Coordination, and Resource Generation (TRCRG) Shahlimar Hofer Tamano who delivered a keynote speech at the event on behalf of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.

Meanwhile, TPB members, industry stakeholders, influencers, and media partners were also treated to a post-tour trip to the heritage towns of Argao and Carcar for an immersive experience of southern Cebu’s culture and culinary offerings.

The RTF was made possible with the support of the Department of Tourism Region VII, Provincial Government of Cebu, and City Government of Cebu. The event was also sponsored by partners from the private sector – SM Seaside City, 2GO, Jpark Island, Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, Philippine Airlines, NUSTAR, Fili Hotel, CAVA, Bluewater Maribago Mactan, and Marco Polo Cebu.

TPB anticipates an even bigger and better Regional Travel Fair slated in October this year in Ilocos Region.

Globe Roaming showcases travel offers at Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair

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With international travel picking up steam, it's time to dust off your passport and start planning your next adventure. Globe Roaming is here to make sure that your foreign trips are worry-free so you can focus on making unforgettable memories.

Join Globe Roaming at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair on January 13-15 at the Glorietta Activity Center, where it will showcase the latest offers and deals, and exclusive discounts and freebies for all revenge travelers.

“As we see a sustained resurgence of travel, we’re here to offer Globe Roaming as a travel essential that caters to the evolved needs and preferences of travelers while ensuring that they stay connected while in their favorite international destinations,” said Coco Domingo, VP for Globe Postpaid and International Business.

“We're excited to meet travelers at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair to help plan their next trip overseas. We want to empower them to confidently explore the world once again with roaming offers that they can conveniently enjoy at more affordable rates,” he added.

One of the highlights of Globe Roaming’s offers is the Roam Surf Longer Stay promo, which allows you to enjoy all-access data roaming for as low as P200/day. This data roaming service is meant for longer travels and becomes more affordable the longer you stay abroad. It offers a range of data allocations and price options that match other products in the market but with the added benefit of being able to conveniently connect from your phone without the need to lug around another device or buy a local SIM card in your destination.

Unlike other alternatives, Roam Surf Longer Stay also has no limitations on speed and bandwidth, and it's meant for cross-country travels so you only need one promo when you travel to different destinations within the offer's validity.

Globe Roaming is also excited to introduce its new roaming channel - the GlobeOne app. GlobeOne makes registration and management of roaming promos easy, hassle-free, and contactless. With GlobeOne, you can easily track your data promos and get 24/7 assistance on your data roaming abroad.

To make sure that everyone has a great time at the travel fair, Globe Roaming is giving away cool and useful travel-related items and hosting fun games where you can win a Globe roaming sponsorship for your next trip abroad. Plus, you'll have the chance to catch awesome roaming deals that you can book when you're set to travel.

The event will be packed with travel deals, interactive activities, and an experiential showcase that will inspire and excite you to book your next trip.

Mark your calendars and don’t forget to visit the Globe Roaming Booth at the Singapore Airlines Time to Fly Travel Fair on January 13-15 at the Glorietta Activity Center to discover travel activities and book in-destination services at the best price! Enjoy worry-free travel when you #RoamWithGlobe!

To learn more about Globe, visit glbe.co/roam.

Singapore Airlines launches Showcase and Travel Fair 2015, Feb 6 - 8 at Glorietta

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Visit the Singapore Airlines Product Showcase & Travel Fair at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive from 6 to 8 February 2015 to experience the luxury and innovation of our Singapore Airlines Suites.

Singapore Airline airline launches the Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair 2015, which is a follow through of its successful showcase last year. This year, the airline has partnered with local companies as well as the Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to bring more exciting deals and promotions. And, for the first time in the country, Singapore Airlines will be bringing in the Singapore Airlines Suites display seat so travelers can find out for themselves what the luxury experience is all about.

Shoppers attending the travel fair will be able to book flights at the aforementioned all-inEconomy Class promotional fares starting from USD145 to Singapore, USD210 to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, USD690 to India, USD700 to Australia, andUSD 899 to Europe. In addition to that mentioned, passengers can also travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand, and South Africa. All Economy Class fares come with complimentary 30kg baggage allowance, gourmet cuisines and KrisFlyer miles that can be used for future travel.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MARIA JOSEPHINE OCAMPO, SVP, BPI CREDIT CARDS; MICHAEL DUMLAO, GEN. MANAGER, GLORIETTA MALL; PHILIP GOH, REGIONAL VP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA, SINGAPORE AIRLINES; SEC. JUN ABAYA, DOTC; SEC. CESAR PURISIMA, DOF; CAROL ONG, GEN. MANAGER, SINGAPORE AIRLINES-PHILIPPINES; AND ADRIAN KWONG, AREA DIRECTOR PHILIPPINES AND BRUNEI, SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD.

For the first time ever in the Philippines, experience the Singapore Airlines Suites at the Showcase and Travel Fair from 6 - 8 Feb 2015 at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive.

SIA launching the First Class Cabins, a new look for our SilverKris lounge, as well as more offerings. It’s a multi-million dollar investment in providing the best possible services for the market and our customers.

Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall shoppers may also avail of the exceptional all-in fares by simply showing proofs of purchase worth Php 1,000 single or accumulated from January 21 to February 28. Every Php 1, 000 receipt can purchase one ticket. Globe Platinum and Blue customers can also avail of these fares by showing their cards.

When you purchase any beyond-Singapore tickets at the travel fairs or from any Singapore Airlines and SilkAir ticket offices in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Kalibo from 6 – 8 February 2015, you can also redeem a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher which can be used, with no minimum purchase, at participating shops, restaurants and lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport.

All Business and Economy Class fares come accruable KrisFlyer miles as well as 40kg and 30kg baggage allowance respectively. Gourmet cuisines are served onboard. Free city tours await you if you have at least 5 hour transit in Singapore.

Besides exceptional all-inclusive promotional airfares wich star from USD 145 for Economy Class, and USD 800 for Business Class and additional opportunity to book a one-night Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) package or a one-day Singapore Explorer Pass SEP) at only USD 1.00.

With a Singapore Stopover there's never been a better time to visit Singapore!

These great airfares are exclusive to BPI Credit Cardholders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao shoppers, and KrisFlyer members. 

You can also enjoy 6 months Real 0% Special Installment Plan on your BPI Credit Card. 

For those residing in Cebu and Davao, you can also visit the SilkAir Travel Fair at Ayala Center Cebu andSilkAir booth at Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao from 6 to 8 February 2015.

To book, visit any Singapore Airlines or SilkAir ticket offices, or call our Reservations at 756.8888 for Manila, (63-32) 505.7871 for Cebu, (63-82) 227.5301 for Davao and (63-36) 500.7226 for Kalibo

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily and now departs from NAIA Terminal 3. Flight SQ910 leaves Singapore at 9:35 am and will arrive in Manila at 1:10 pm. SQ917 leaves Manila at 2:15 pm and returns to Singapore at 5:50 pm.

For bookings and more details, visit www.singaporeair.com, the SIA Mobile App, call the SIA Reservations Office at (+632) 756-8888, or contact preferred travel agents.

Travelife Magazine presents the Rockwell Travel Fair on January 17 - 19

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Travelife Magazine, the leading travel & lifestyle publication, launched the Rockwell Travel Fair to be held at the Rockwell Tent from January 17 to 19, 2014.

The three-day travel exposition will have some of the best discounted packages for holidays, air tickets and hotels will be offered here.

TRAVELIFE Magazine's ROCKWELL Travel Fair will offer the best of Hotels & Resorts, Airlines, Cruises and Travel Essentials. 

For interested to exhibit at Travelife Magazine's Rockwell Travel Fair, please call Meg or Kat at Travelife Magazine. Tel 8138400 or 8922620.