The Exhibition

With the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) as the organizer of the Philippine Travel Mart since 1994, the exhibits and packages presented by the LGU and industry partners are well-curated to highlight different destinations within the country and in other Asian countries, with products and packaged that keep sustainable tourism and community engagement in mind. 

As the Philippine Travel Mart has long built a reputation of trust among travelers for partnering with reputable agencies that offer exciting packages for familiar destinations, the PHILTOA’s mission with each PTM event is likewise to highlight new discoveries for travellers to explore.

With the ASEAN integration, there are also tour packages available for South East Asian countries with easy access to exotic locations such as Bali, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh. Packages are likewise available for popular destinations in Japan, China, and Korea.    

The annual PTM engages more than 200 exhibitors ranging from tours and travel agencies, hotels/resorts, theme parks, airlines, provincial and regional. The exhibition zone is zoned based on current Philippine tourism offerings, to highlight the diversity of the different tourism products available at the much-awaited event and to provide guests with easy access to the adventures that await them.

The Yellow Zone will host MICE and Entertainment products, while the Blue Zone is the place to seek for fun under the sun with Beach, Cruise, and Marine Sports offerings. The Green Zone highlights exposures in Cultural and Farm Tourism, while the Pink Zone has Health and Wellness as well as Culinary packages that have become very popular with budding foodies through the years.

The tourism fair also goes high-tech as it supports the use of vibrant electronic billboards in replacement of traditional tarpaulins. Visitors can also scan the QR codes of exhibitors to find their locations as well as conduct paperless transactions.

Experience Proudly Pinoy Culture  

Aside from the festive exhibits, the Philippine Travel Mart has also become known for hosting various activities that promote Filipino culture and indigenous products from the different regions of the country. This year is no exception, with the staging of cultural events in the form of school-based competitions in Eco Chorale, Himig ng Kundiman, Patimpalak ng Kasuotang Pilipino, Cultural Dance and the Philippine Tourism Quiz Bee Finals.