I’ve been to previous travel fairs and even participated to promote our local tours, and I can say that this year’s 20th PTAA Travel Fair is the BIGGEST and MOST VIBRANT event ever. You can really feel that the Tourism Business is Booming!
The travel fair has a total of 257 exhibitors and has now expanded to 5 function rooms in SMX. It is composed of 100 hotels and resorts, 67 tourism-related companies, 42 travel agencies and tour operators, 25 airlines, and 23 national tourism agencies. More than 600,000+ visitors are expected to attend the fair this weekend.
I know it can get overwhelming, but here are 7 Reasons you should not miss visiting Manila’s Biggest Travel Fair starting today Feb. 15 until this Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013:
1. Buy Low Airfares and Take Advantage of Inaugural Flights
Philippine Airlines Low Airfare Deals and New Route to Toronto
Cebu Pacific Low Airfare Deals and Inaugural Flight to Dubai
2GO Travel Low Boat Fares to Boracay
2. Take Advantage of Travel Coupon Book
Don’t forget to buy the Travel Coupon Booklet with 2 complimentary entrance tickets (P50/ticket)!
The booklet features the compilation of all discounts and freebies from participating exhibitors.
3. Get a Preview of the Booming Local Destinations
Check out Leyte and Eastern Visayas Surprises!
Check out Cagayan Valley destinations!
Check out exclusive travel expo deals for the new Two Seasons Island in Coron!
4. Snap Up Limited Deals for Out-of-the-Country Tours
Go to Qatar Airways for the exclusive 20% discount on airfares to Europe.
Go to Rajah Travel for Contiki Tours, Insight Vacations, and Hong Kong Disneyland Tours.
Go to Adam’s Travel for Pilgrimage Tours to Europe.
5. Experience New Exotic Destinations
Check out Wonderful Indonesia!
Check out the Gateway to South Africa!
Explore the Lost Trails of Asia!
6. Enjoy the Travel Fair Entertainment
Don’t miss the visit of Chris Tiu and Hello Kity in the Japan Booth.
Don’t miss MYMP, Boy Abunda and Bloomfields at the travel expo.
7. Get to Check out SOLAIRE Resort & Casino
SOLAIRE, the biggest Las Vegas-inspired Lifestyle Destination, is opening this March 16 in Manila!
Get a preview of what Solaire has to offer in terms of food and entertainment.
Meet the people behind Solaire Resort & Casino.
Indeed, you can feel the addicting “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” vibe throughout the Travel Expo!
TRAVEL TOUR EXPO
Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA)
12-1G EGI Rufino Plaza, Taft corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone: +632 552 0026 to 29
Email: ptaa@ptaa.org.ph
Twitter: @TravelTourExpo
Facebook: TravelTour Expo
For more info, please visit http://www.ptaatraveltourexpo.com/.
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Full Disclosure: I wrote this blog post myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company mentioned in this post or any organization promoting it. As a policy, I don’t receive compensation from food and travel places we feature in the blog.
P.S. Check out the first livestream of the Travel Expo here: http://www.ptaatraveltourexpo.com/
Thanks for share this blog.
Two Seasons or Aman Pulo? i have a feeling your going to one of these this year
Thank you for dropping by the Travel Tour Expo! 🙂
It was really nice of you to take a photo of our JAL’s booth and have it posted in your blog.
Have a good day!