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7th World Travel Expo to be held in Cebu on Aug. 11 to 13

World Travel Fair recently announced its travel fair to be held at Ayala Center Cebu on August 11 to 13, 2023, promoting its seventh year and the various legs that will happen in the following months.

The current leg in Cebu is their second for the World Travel Fair. The following legs will be held in the six cities on the following dates:

The first leg happened at the Pampanga SMX Convention Center last June 23 to 25.

The third leg will be held in Southern Mindanao at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City on September 15-17.

The fourth leg will be held in Western Mindanao at the KCC Mall in Zamboanga City on October 6-8.

The fifth leg will be held in Western Visayas at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on November 3-5.

The sixth and final leg will be held at the One Ayala Trade Hall in Makati City on December 8-10. The culminating activity will serve as the final celebration of The World Travel Expo’s Seventh Year.

World Travel Expo is the brainchild of AdAsia Conventions and Exhibitions International Corp. and AdAsia Group OPC. The Expo launched successfully back in 2016 and only stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members of the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office, Cebu City Tourism Office, and Cebu City Tourism Commission Chairperson Councilor Jocelyn Pesquera were present during the event.

“We are very steadfast in our objective and our commitment to stick and be true to our promise of becoming part of the unified and indivisible one Cebu island. And so these programs that we are doing, like the sunset cruise, are part of our offerings that do not compete but complement the offerings of the island province of Cebu,” said Cebu City Tourism Officer Neil Odchigue

In their press conference on Jokai Cruises’ sunset cruise, World Travel Expo invited a number of panelists to talk about their stake in the World Travel Fair at Ayala.

RCBC Bankard Services will be providing credit card privileges during the event. Approval for credit cards is said to be under one hour.

Jokai Cruises will be offering exclusive yacht charters. On the day of the event, they will be selling Joiners’ cruise tickets. A person can buy a ticket for themselves to experience the cruise along with others.

EON travel&tours will be offering travel packages during the event.

For airline promos, China Airlines will provide promo rates for their flights. Starlux will also be giving all-in fares for flights.

VIBO Place advertised their expansion of Axis Entertainment Avenue. VIBO Land, their sister company, will also be selling condominium units from West Jones Residences.

In his closing remarks, Pol Cadeliña of GEA Event Productions, said, “The World Travel Expo is an important event to the travel industry, providing a platform for business to showcase their products and services and travelers to discover new destinations and experiences.”

“For the past 6 years, the World Travel Expo has only been held in Metro Manila but this year, we decided to take the Expo to other cities in the country namely Clark, Cebu, Davao, Zamboanga, Bacolod, and congregating in Metro Manila. We call this series of events the World Travel Fair to show that we have a special connection to each city we visit. Our vision for this year’s event is to highlight the unique features and attractions in each of these cities as well as the rich culture, heritage, and delicious cuisine,” he added.

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World Travel Fair 2023: Dates and Venues

World Travel Fair is back and bigger than ever with 6 massive regional events covering the entire archipelago. From the highlands of North Luzon to the beaches of Palawan and Beyond, the festivities kick off on June 23-25 at the SMX Convention Center- Clark with endless opportunities to curate your own Philippine adventure.

With massive deals and giveaways from over 100 tourism partners, you’ll get insider access to hotels, resorts, airlines, tour operators, and even foreign destinations showcasing everything from epic road trips to once-in-a-lifetime dive experiences. And at only Php 50 entrance (Php 40 online!), you’ll scratch the travel itch while supporting the revival of Philippine tourism.

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World Travel Fair Dates and Venues

WORLD TRAVEL FAIR @ NORTH LUZON SMX Convention Center – Clark, Pampanga June 23-25, 2023

WORLD TRAVEL FAIR @ CENTRAL VISAYAS Ayala Center Cebu – Cebu City August 11-13, 2023

WORLD TRAVEL FAIR @ SOUTHERN MINDANAO SMX Convention Center – Davao City, Davao Del Sur September 15-17, 2023

WORLD TRAVEL FAIR @ WESTERN MINDANAO KCC Mall de Zamboanga Convention Center – Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula October 6-8, 2023

WORLD TRAVEL FAIR @ WESTERN VISAYAS SMX Convention Center – Bacolod City, Negros Occidental November 3 -5, 2023

WORLD TRAVEL EXPO YEAR 7 December 8 – 10, 2023 One Ayala Trade Hall, Makati City

World Travel Expo 2023 goes to the regions

For the first time in its seven years of existence, World Travel Expo (WTE) 2023 organized by Ad Asia Events will be held in five key provincial cities on different dates, culminating at the World Trade Center in Pasay City in November.

Ad Asia founder Miles Caballero said WTE 2023 will move from city to city to serve customers from other regions who do not have the time or luxury to go to Manila for the travel expo. She bared the holding of the World Travel Expo 2023 in these places: June 16-18 (SMX Clark), July 14-16 (SMX Bacolod), August 10-12 (Ayala Center Cebu), September 15-17 (SMX Davao), October 6-8 ( KCC Mall Zamboanga) and November 17-19 (WTC Manila).

At the same time, WTE has inked a partnership with RCBC Credit Cards to make it easy for credit cardholders to fund their travel goals. As co-presenter of this year's event, RCBC cards will be visible at the expo to offer numerous privileges to their customers such as unlimited free access for two at the Marhaba Lounge in T3 and free Priority Pass membership to enable premium credit cardholders to access airport lounges around the world.

"RCBC cardholders can also get free travel insurance of up to P5 Million, as long as they use their credit cards to purchase airline tickets. Customers can also convert their purchases abroad at 0% interest for three months, digitally, through the RCBC Digital app,’’ announced Arniel Vincent B. Ong, President and CEO of RCBC Bankard Services Corp.

“We have noticed that travel spend is back and many of our cardholders are again traveling. Records show that bookings for airlines, hotels and accommodations in 2022 among our customers were five times more than in 2021. We're also seeing a lot of overseas transactions, so partnering with WTE will just grow all of this further," Ong commented.

Since summer is fast approaching and more Filipinos are keen on taking advantage of the opportunities to enjoy their summer break and their travel goals in the coming months, Mylene J. Bico, the Chief Commercial Officer of RCBC Bankard Services Corp., gave some tips to travelers on credit card usage.

“We encourage travelers to take advantage of the various travel benefits that are available. For RCBC credit cards, we have credit card products that provide superior rewards when the card is used for overseas purchases. Our recently re-launched RCBC Visa Infinite credit card provides 5x reward points for purchases abroad. Our travel credit cards such as Visa Platinum and AirAsia co-brand provide superior spend to air miles conversion so they can accumulate more and redeem flights faster. These benefits enable cardholders to get the most out 0f their travel spend,’’ she shared.

Also present during the contract signing held in Ortigas Center were Benjamin R. Cumpas, Jr. (SVP Sales and Distribution), and Angelica Yap (Division Head, Marketing Program Management) of RCBC Bankard as well as Paulo Mayor Clasiete of PMM Multimedia Services which is helping the expo in marketing and promotions.

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International Travel Festival 2023: Travel to your dream destination hassle-free

It’s summer season once again in the Philippines and now is the perfect time to finally book that flight and travel to the destination of your dreams!

With the return of the most-awaited and biggest consumer travel show in Cebu, the International Travel Festival (ITF) 2023, Cebuanos are now even closer to finally turning their travel goals into a reality.

The ITF is now on its 8th year and this time, the show has grown so much bigger and better than ever.

With the theme “Exactly What You Need,” ITF 2023 brings the destinations closer to Cebuanos as it also enriches their traveling experience like never before.

Now that life is returning back to normal after the pandemic, the fair will cater to the Filipinos’ need to experience the world for themselves once again.

The ITF 2023 was officially opened on Friday, March 24, 2023, in a gathering held at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.

Among the attendees of the event were Cebu City Councilor Donaldo “Dondon” Hontiveros, members of the Cebu City Tourism Commission, and regional directors of the Department of Tourism.

Also in attendance were Camiguin Vice Governor Rodin Romualdo, representatives from the Bangsamoro Region, and the general managers of the different hotels and resorts in Cebu.

For a hassle-free traveling experience, visit the ITF at the Ayala Center Cebu from March 24-26, 2023, to score big discounts and exciting promos.

In his opening message, ITF Organizer, Tim Tio, highlighted the massive increase in turn-outs this year with more than 150 exhibitors in attendance.

Various booths were set up for the three-day event by exhibitors which include airlines, tour and travel agencies, resorts, hotels, travel insurance, visa specialists, and more.

Every booth offers various discounts and packages for the enjoyment of travel enthusiasts.

Inspired by the four seasons: Summer, Spring, Autumn, and Winter, the ITF is urging locals to travel to any place in the world that they wish to visit.

“This International Travel Fair will open gates and allow every Filipino to travel, to see the world, and experience what it’s like be able to see other culture. But more importantly, this will also make them tourism ambassadors themselves,” said Lawyer Mae Elaine Bathan, an Undersecretary of the Department of Tourism, in her speech.

Traveling has never been easier and now is the best time to take action. Book your flights, reserve your rooms, and pack your bags for your dream vacation!

And for a hassle-free traveling experience, visit the ITF at the Ayala Center Cebu from March 24-26, 2023, to score big discounts and exciting promos. / Emmariel Ares

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bai Hotel Cebu joins World Travel Fair 2023, room and buffet discounts await

The biggest travel fair for central visayas at ayala center cebu.

Another big travel sale is coming this weekend! With domestic tourism expected to fully recover by 2024, there's certainly no better timing to prepare for your much-deserved revenge travel plans than today! Avail exclusive travel deals, maximize networking opportunities, and witness a gathering of different hotels and resorts group as we join the World Travel Expo 2023 happening on August 11 to 13 at Booth P20 near Leonas in the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu. Seize these exciting deals that await you. You surely won't want to miss this out.

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Your ultimate culinary destination is joining the biggest travel sale in the VISMIN region. Check out our exciting Dining Deals available during the event; our Breakfast buffet at Php 888 nett per voucher and Lunch or Dinner Buffet at Php 988 nett per voucher.

Another exclusive offer from us is our staycation deals. Book an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room for only Php 2,500 nett (Room only) or experience our One-Bedroom Suite with Breakfast for two (2) at Php 5,000 nett.

Also, the ultimate bai experience is coming to the biggest travel sale in the VISMIN region. From Php 8,888 nett, our bai Platinum Membership will be available at a promo rate of Php 7,888 nett during the 3-day event. Know more about our bai Platinum Membership program through this link; baihotels.com/bai-platinum.

All vouchers and promo rates are available at the event proper. Come through at Booth P20 near Leonas in the Activity Center of Ayala Center Cebu as we join the World Travel Sale 2023 Regional Event happening on August 11 to 13, 2023. Be part of the biggest travel event for Central Visayas.

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7th World Travel Expo Holds Dynamic Metro Manila Show from December 8 to 10

One of the biggest and most anticipated annual travel and tourism trade shows in the country is set to hold its much-awaited expo in Metro Manila this December.

On its 7 th year, the World Travel Expo is holding its annual event in Metro Manila for the first time in One Ayala, the newest retail, dining, and shopping landmark and hub at the gateway of Ayala Center in Makati City.

The annual show will occupy the Second Level Concourse of the building from December 8 to 10, 2023.

Around 80 booths will showcase the latest and most enticing travel and tourism offers from various exhibitors coming from the hotel, airlines, cruise, travel booking, and other related industries.

The 7 th World Travel Expo is committed to remain as the ultimate event for local and international travels, catering to jetsetters and travelers in the country and nearby regions.

The World Travel Expo 2023 also marks the first time the signature event is rolled out in five key cities nationwide on various occasions.

The upcoming Metro Manila leg will serve as the culminating event of the World Travel Expo series held in Clark (June), Bacolod (July), Cebu (August), Davao (September), and Zamboanga (October).

“The World Travel Expo is keeping up with its tradition of bringing a better lineup each year of amazing travel promos, deals, and packages that will fulfill the aspirations of our guests to have their well-deserved travels and vacations minus the usual hassles,” said Mildred ‘Miles’ Caballero, Managing Director of Ad Asia Events Group OPC (Ad Asia Events), the organizer of the yearly World Travel Expo.

On its 7 th annual edition, the World Trade Expo has also partnered with RCBC Credit Cards to make it easier for travelers who use credit cards to fund their travel goals.

As an event co-presenter, RCBC Credit Cards will be more visible at the expo and will offer privileges and deals, including free and unlimited access to the Marhaba Lounge in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 as well as free Priority Pass membership to allow premium credit cardholders to access various airport lounges across the globe.

The annual World Travel Expo has established itself as a reliable platform for promoting domestic tourism to local and international travelers. It has been serving as a one-stop shop for promoting sales and increasing brand awareness of participating exhibitors. Thus, it is backed by the Department of Tourism.

The 7 th World Travel Expo will run from December 8 to 10, 2023 at the 2 nd Level of One Ayala, the premier transport and commercial hub along EDSA and Ayala Avenue in Makati City. Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. To know more about the 3-day event, visit its website (https://worldtravelxpo.com) or its official Facebook page (@World Travel Expo PH).

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Discover a World That’s Yours with the Best Deals and Discounts at the Metrobank Travel Fair in Cebu

by The Cebuano · Published November 8, 2023 · Updated November 13, 2023

Ready to go on your next getaway and discover the world? Metrobank is bringing the best travel and hotel accommodation deals to the Queen City of the South with the Metrobank Travel Fair. The event is happening from November 17 to 19, 2023 at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.

For this entire weekend, Metrobank will gather its travel merchant partners, including top airlines, hotels, online booking platforms, and travel agencies at the travel fair. Metrobank credit cardholders can snatch deals of up to 20% OFF from all participating brands:

Airlines: Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, airasia Superapp, China Airlines, EVA Air, Airswift Accommodation: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Marco Polo Cebu Activities: KLOOK, Rakso Air Travel & Tours, Global Link Travel & Tours Online: Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Agoda

On top of this, Metrobank Credit Mastercard holders who will make a minimum single-receipt purchase of PHP10,000 using their Metrobank Credit Mastercard during the fair will get PHP500 eGCs or a FREE Plaza Premium lounge access at the Cebu International or Domestic airport for a minimum single-receipt spend of PHP25,000.

Metrobank recently relaunched the Metrobank World Mastercard® with new exclusive benefits and offers to give cardholders a better travel, dining, and shopping experience. Cardholders can earn 1 mile per PHP17 foreign currency spend. Also, they can enjoy two (2) complimentary global airport lounge passes every year via Dragon Pass. Additionally, they can avail of up to 50% off on luxury dining deals, and get rebates at over 4,000 Mastercard merchants like Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, Takashimaya in Japan, and Bloomingdales in the US.

What’s even better is for as low as PHP10,000 minimum single-receipt spend at any of the participating merchants during the fair, Metrobank credit cardholders will earn raffle entries to get a chance to win a trip for two to Hong Kong! Visit https://www.metrobank.com.ph/promos/metrobank-travel-fair for more details about this promo.

Don’t have a Metrobank Credit card yet? No need to worry, you can apply for a card online via https://apply.metrobank.com.ph/creditcard. You can also visit the card application booth at Metrobank Travel Fair. Lastly, you can visit the nearest Metrobank branch to apply for a Metrobank Credit card or open a Metrobank Debit card.

Learn more by visiting the Metrobank website at https://www.metrobank.com.ph/.

Follow Metrobank and Metrobank Card PH on Instagram and Facebook for more information.

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Awesome Deals And Perks At The World Travel Fair 2023

Awesome Deals & Perks at the World Travel Fair 2023

Here are all the exclusive perks & privileges that you can enjoy with your RCBC Credit Card this June 23 to 25, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center, Clark Pampanga :

Enjoy FREE Entrance! Simply present your RCBC Credit Card to gain free access.

Exclusive Early Access As an RCBC Credit Cardholder, enjoy first dibs on exciting travel deals on June 23, 2023, from 9:00AM to 11:00AM!

Special Gift Items & Vouchers Any purchase during the event worth ₱10,000 & up using your RCBC Credit Card gets you a free gift item or voucher!

Available while supplies last. To redeem, present your receipt & charge slip at the RCBC booth at the venue.

Complimentary Travel Insurance & Purchase Protection Use your RCBC Credit Card on your international flight bookings, then visit the RCBC booth at the venue to avail yourself of these benefits on-site.

Request for Credit Limit Increase You may request for a Bonus Travel Limit on-site to ensure you can book your dream vacation! Visit the RCBC booth to request.

Convert your travel purchases into easy installment You can conveniently split your purchases made during the event to Unli 0% Installment for 3 months or up to 36 months Unli Installment using the RCBC Digital App.

Awesome travel deals Score discounted airfare, travel packages, accommodations, and more from our partner airlines & travel agencies:

Terms & Conditions apply.

No RCBC Credit Card? Apply on-site and get approved in as fast as 1 hour!

See you at our upcoming World Travel Fair happening nationwide!

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Explore The World: Metrobank Travel Fair in Cebu – Best Deals Await!

Ready to go on your next getaway and discover the world? Metrobank is bringing the best travel and hotel accommodation deals to the Queen City of the South with the Metrobank Travel Fair, happening from November 17 to 19, 2023 at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center.

Airlines: Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, airasia Superapp, China Airlines, EVA Air, Airswift
Accommodation: Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Marco Polo Cebu
Activities: KLOOK, Rakso Air Travel & Tours, Global Link Travel & Tours
Online: Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Agoda
On top of this, Metrobank Credit Mastercard holders who will make a minimum single-receipt purchase of PHP10,000 using their Metrobank Credit Mastercard during the fair will get PHP500 eGCs or a FREE Plaza Premium lounge access at the Cebu International or Domestic airport for a minimum single-receipt spend of PHP25,000.

Metrobank recently relaunched the Metrobank World Mastercard® with new exclusive benefits and offers to give cardholders a better travel, dining, and shopping experience. Cardholders can earn 1 mile per PHP17 foreign currency spend, enjoy two (2) complimentary global airport lounge passes every year via Dragon Pass, avail of up to 50% off on luxury dining deals, and get rebates at over 4,000 Mastercard merchants like Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, Takashimaya in Japan, and Bloomingdales in the US.

Don’t have a Metrobank Credit card yet? No need to worry, you can apply for a card online via https://apply.metrobank.com.ph/creditcard or visit the card application booth at Metrobank Travel Fair. You can also visit the nearest Metrobank branch to apply for a Metrobank Credit card or open a Metrobank Debit card.

Learn more by visiting the Metrobank website. Follow Metrobank and Metrobank Card PH on Instagram and Facebook for more information. (MCN)

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Metrobank Travel Fair in Cebu: Your Next Getaway Awaits

Ready to go on your next getaway and discover the world? Metrobank is bringing the best travel and hotel accommodation deals to the Queen City of the South with the Metrobank Travel Fair , happening from November 17 to 19, 2023 at the Ayala Center Cebu Activity Center .

Airlines: Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, airasia Superapp, China Airlines, EVA Air, Airswift
Accommodation : Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu, Crown Regency Hotel & Towers, Marco Polo Cebu
Activities : KLOOK, Rakso Air Travel & Tours, Global Link Travel & Tours
Online: Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Agoda

Metrobank recently relaunched the Metrobank World Mastercard® with new exclusive benefits and offers to give cardholders a better travel, dining, and shopping experience. Cardholders can earn 1 mile per PHP17 foreign currency spend, enjoy two (2) complimentary global airport lounge passes every year via Dragon Pass, avail of up to 50% off on luxury dining deals, and get rebates at over 4,000 Mastercard merchants like Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, Takashimaya in Japan, and Bloomingdales in the US.

Learn more by visiting the Metrobank website at https://www.metrobank.com.ph/ .

Follow Metrobank and Metrobank Card PH on Instagram and Facebook for more information.

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Philippines wins “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” at prestigious World Travel Awards 2023

MEDIA RELEASE 07 September 2023

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam —Solidifying its status as the ultimate diving destination in the region, the Philippines has clinched for the fifth consecutive year the Asia’s Leading Dive Destination title at the preeminent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023.

Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco announced the remarkable feat on Wednesday (Sept. 6), following the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 that took place at the GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

“The Philippines’ fifth consecutive win as Asia’s Leading Dive Destination further affirms the unparalleled beauty and megabiodiversity of our country loved by divers and tourists all over the world,” enthused Secretary Frasco, who is a dive advocate and certified diver herself.

The tourism chief added that “this is a testament to the Philippines’ commitment to sustainable tourism development and our strengthened collaboration with tourism stakeholders. From our ridges to our reefs, you will never run out of reasons to Love the Philippines!”

Elevating the Dive tourism portfolio

Under President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s administration, Secretary Frasco, who is a certified diver, has been leading the DOT in elevating the country’s dive tourism industry.

The DOT created the first-ever Dive Committee that will align its dive product development and promotion thrusts with its attached agencies, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, and the Philippine Commission for Sports Scuba Diving (PCSSD).

The DOT will likewise convene the country’s national dive stakeholders in the first-ever Philippine Dive Dialogue in Cebu next week to consolidate all the efforts of the national government, local governments, and private sector partners.

Moreover, the DOT, through its infrastructure arm, TIEZA, eyes the installation of additional hyperbaric chambers that will improve scuba diving safety standards in strategic dive locations, such as Dumaguete and Daanbantayan in Cebu, by 2024.

The agency has also launched its own dive expo brand, the Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX), the world’s only dive show that combines a dive travel exchange, a business-to-business (B2B) meeting program, dive conferences and seminars, exhibition booths, and familiarization tours to key and emerging Philippine dive destinations. The fourth edition of PHIDEX is scheduled for February next year.

The Department continuously hosts regional dive-centric events, including the DOT Office of Product and Market Development – Dive Team’s Anilao Underwater Shootout in Batangas, the DIVE7 Festival series by the DOT Region VII office, the Davao Dive Expo by the DOT Region XI office, and the NorthMin Dive by the DOT Region X office —which opened yesterday (Sept. 6)—among others. The Department also extended its support to a multitude of diving initiatives, assessments, and expeditions, including the Cebu Travel Catalogue, the Bohol Loop Dive Expo (BHOLDEX), the 3rd MisOr Dive Festival, Samal Island Dive Seafari, Bay Deep Mati Freediving Festival, and numerous others.

2023 World Travel Awards

DOT Undersecretary Shahlimar Hofer Tamano personally received the WTA Asia’s Leading Dive Destination 2023 trophy, which was awarded based on public votes and validation from the group’s panel of travel professionals. Philippine private tourism stakeholders also bagged notable victories at the WTA Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023, being named in the following Asian and country categories: Okada Manila (Asia’s Leading Casino Resort), Discovery Shores Boracay (Philippines’ Leading Beach Resort 2023), Travelite Travel and Tours Co. (Philippines’ Leading Destination Management Company 2023), and Seda Hotels (Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group 2023), among others.

Regional edition awardees, along with runners-up and previous year’s winners, are qualified for the WTA’s World edition, which will have its grand awards night in Muscat, Oman in November 2023.

Established in 1993, the WTA is now globally recognized as the “ultimate hallmark of excellence” in the tourism and hospitality industries. The WTA encompasses country awards, regional awards, and world awards.

Published:September 7, 2023

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Dot statement on nesthy petecio’s silver medal finish in the tokyo 2020 olympics, rizal park drive-thru vax site opens; puyat hails manila’s anti-covid initiative, dot gets highest coa rating for 2nd straight year, statement of the department of tourism on the passing of heritage and cultural tourism advocate mr. ramon hofileña, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the heightened community quarantine level implementations in ncr, more tourism workers in boracay to receive covid-19 jabs – dot, dot reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure, dot reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed, dot celebrates siargao inclusion in time magazine as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021, dot launches halal food tourism, dot backs gov’t infra program to boost tourism, dot backs iloilo bid for ‘creative city of gastronomy’ recognition from unesco, statement of the department of tourism on iatf decision allowing children five years old and above, and fully vaccinated seniors to visit outdoor areas, dot partners with viber to promote kain na foodfest, dot: 3,000 boracay tourism workers to receive covid vax, dot, tpb continues to support lgus with digital transformation projects, dot teams up with scarlet belo and cartoon network to take safe trips, dot statement on the activities of the taal volcano, bakuna by the sea: dot hails davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers, dot, tpb to roll out 2nd phase of rt-pcr financial subsidy program through pcmc, dot unveils region 1 tourism recovery plan, statement of the department of tourism on the drop of tourism contribution to gdp, dot to co-stage virtual fête de la musique june 18-21, more ncr tourism workers receive support through dot-dole program, travel for tourists of all ages from ncr plus to boracay, other mgcq areas extended to june 30, dot eyes inoculation of 5,000 bohol tourism workers, museums in ncr plus to reopen on limited capacity – dot, dot turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 kain na, terms for tourism business loans eased, dot bares tourism recovery plans for bulacan, dot and tiktok launch #sarapmagingpinoy campaign to promote local food tourism, dot launches five-year plan to develop tourism professionals, dot celebrates world environment month, highlights responsible marine wildlife interactions, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the rt-pcr requirement for leisure travelers under iatf-eid resolution 118a, statement of the dot on iatf-eid resolution 118a, more than 16k bulacan tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, dot orders stricter monitoring of staycation hotels and aes in gcq areas following new iatf guidelines, dot lauds inclusion of frontline tourism workers in a1 priority group, dot hosts pata summit for first hybrid mice event in 2021, over 1,400 golf workers in metro manila get dot-dole cash aid.

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Dot lauds ph hotels recognized with the 2021 tripadvisor awards, 3,390 tourism workers in marinduque approved to receive p16.95m dot-dole cash aid, puyat bares tourism recovery plans for marinduque, dot proposes ‘green lane’ for fully vaccinated travelers, dot hails expansion of priority vaccination to a4 cluster, including tourism frontliners, 5,986 staycation rooms open for guests from ncr plus, intramuros to open fort santiago, baluarte de san diego to visitors may 17, dot statement on the proposed vaccination center in nayong pilipino, dot welcomes iatf decision to ease travel in ncr plus, 221m cash aid approved for 44k tourism workers in western visayas, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the collected garbage from the waters of samal island, davao del norte, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the reported violations of a hotel in davao city, dot to host hybrid pata annual event for adventure travel, p1.5m cash aid approved for 295 intramuros tourism workers, updates on the vaccination of tourism workers, labor day vax for tourism workers, more than 400k displaced tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, philippine tourism and mice industry to bounce back with the hosting of wttc global summit, dot, manila lgu ink mobile hospital deal, dot-accredited establishment staysafe.ph-users, eligible for safety seal certification, dot grants the wttc safe travels stamp to 33 more hotels nationwide, dot welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities, dot lauds repurposed hotels, calls for ‘bayanihan’ vs covid, dot approves use of burnham green and quirino grandstand in rizal park for temporary mobile hospital and drive-thru vaccination site, dot celebrates saud beach inclusion in the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world list of travel and leisure, 67k displaced tourism workers of ncr+ receive dot-dole cash aid, statement of the department of tourism on the vaccination facility in nayong pilipino property, statement of the department of tourism regarding the alleged birthday “super spreader” event in boracay, dot eyes adoption of covid-19 digital travel pass, dot statement on ecq extension in ncr plus, phl, dot nominated at asia edition of 2021 world travel awards, dot pushes for inclusion of other tourism workers in priority group a4, strict new guidelines set for hotels under ecq; lenten ‘staycations’ within ncr plus suspended, dot statement on ecq for ncr+ areas, dot statement on holy week, rizal park and paco park adjust visiting hours, remain open for physical exercise, dot statement on biatf measures for boracay, tpb philippines spearheads tourism and technology forum (ttf), dot statement on coron tourist with falsified travel documents, dot supports rizal tourism circuit on food, faith, art, adventure and nature, the ‘fun’ continues: philippines joins digital itb berlin, dot to spur domestic tourism in rizal, dot’s stdp program to enhance resiliency of phl destinations – puyat, dot sustains online presence with ‘wake up in ph’ campaign and safety travel advisories, dot greenlights partial operations of hotel restaurants on june 15, dot eyes tourism recovery as more destinations may reopen, domestic travel to drive recovery of tourism industry, says survey, dot hails revival of tourist cops, tourism will recover well, dot chief vows, dot celebrates hidden beach, palawan’s inclusion in cnt’s best beaches in the world, tourism industry hikes share in gdp to 13%; puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic, dot pushes stringent guidelines for stakeholders across the nation, biatf denounces travelers’ breach of entry protocol to boracay, dot lauds partnership model for safe and sustainable tourism in boracay, dot issues guidelines on tourist land transport services, iatf–eid resolution reiterates ‘dot certificate of authority’ as requisite to operate, dot issues protocols on restaurant operations under the new normal, dot welcomes ph ‘rising stars in travel’ citation by forbes.com, dot, dti to roll out health and safety guidelines, digital solutions for restaurants, dot, attached agencies promote digital tourism, tourism chief reminds hotels, resorts: no dot certificate, no business operations during mgcq, dot assists 36,000 tourists during covid-19 crisis, dot webinar tackles digital as the new normal, dot welcomes the resumption of tourism operations in areas under mgcq, trust and health safety key to phl tourism recovery – dot chief, puyat on reopening tourism: ‘do it slowly but surely’, dot brings home 84 tourists stranded in eastern visayas, dot supports coron’s sustainable tourism development to bounce back, dot welcomes puerto princesa reopening to domestic tourists, dot urges for more wttc safe travels stamp applications, boracay’s white beach, el nido’s nacpan beach among tripadvisor’s top beaches in asia, dot statement on uniform travel protocols, dot supports the safe reopening of negros oriental, puyat affirms support for siquijor’s reopening, dot statement on el nido’s swift action against tourists with false covid test records, dot supports dilg’s streamlining of travel requirements, dot assists 98 stranded tourists in western mindanao, dot assists 246 tourists stranded in bicol, dot response team assists 1004 tourists stranded in caraga region, statement of tourism secretary bernadette romulo-puyat, dot8 springs stranded tourists, total assisted travelers now at 11,000, dot assists stranded tourists in central luzon, dot response teams assist over 10,000 travelers, dot announces the guidelines on hotels and other accommodation establishments during the enhanced community quarantine, dot chief: innovation to spur food tourism in new normal, dot webinar tackles heritage site conservation and use amid pandemic, dot banners “filipino brand of service”; assists over 35,000 tourists amid pandemic, dot to jumpstart domestic tourism under stricter protocols with iatf and lgus, dot partners with wttc to share experts’ tourism outlook, recovery plans, dot regulates hotel food deliveries, dot: tourism industry up to tough challenges on path to recovery, more than 155,000 tourism sector workers receive first tranche of dof wage subsidy program, dot mounts sweeper flights; brings home 1000 stranded domestic tourists, dot webinar tackles recovery, future of phl’s m.i.c.e., statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the iatf–eid authorization to mount sweeper flights, statement of secretary bernadette romulo puyat on the passing of former dot secretary ramon jimenez, jr., dot–ncr assists 24,000 in–transit nationals amid ecq of luzon, dot and ssi support philippine food producers in online philippine harvest, dot provides virtual backgrounds for video calls to encourage “travel from home”, dot offers online “enhanced opportunity” training for tourism stakeholders, dot-region 6 delivers filipino brand of service in crisis, dot outlines tourism response, post–covid 19 recovery plan to aid private sector, dot issues guidelines defining “new normal” for accommodation establishments, 24,836 hotel rooms reserved for ofws’ quarantine, bpo staff use – dot chief, stranded tourists welcome extended stay in batanes, dot welcomes lifting of travel ban for outbound passengers, recovery flights, tourism transport to continue for stranded passengers, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on covid-19 local transmission, dot statement on the curfew recommendation for lgus, dot, turkish airlines form partnership to increase philippine tourism from europe and mediterranean source markets, dot celebrates first run of the philippine international hot air balloon fiesta in calabarzon, puyat convenes tourism council; invites public to travel within ph, international visitor receipts hit usd 9.31b in 2019, 20.81% up from 2018, dot postpones nationwide mall sale to prioritize safety of citizens, department of tourism unveils new ad inspired by the abakada alphabet, highlighting unique filipino culture, puyat advocates for cultural and ecotourism in the new normal, relive the history of intramuros city with augmented reality app experience philippines, dot: 1st phl shopping fest kicks off march 1st, doh, dilg and dot give public gatherings green light, 2019 international arrivals exceed target with 8.26 million visitors to the philippines, dot welcomes lifting of taiwan travel ban, joint statement of the department of tourism and tourism congress of the philippines, dot backs “balik sa bohol” for tourism industry revival, intramuros reopens in the new normal, relaxed and standard health protocols, personalized trips key to tourism recovery, says latest philippine travel survey, dot files falsification raps against boracay tourists with forged covid test results, dot: reclassification of industries to hasten recovery, dot statement following the president’s latest directive to contain the ncov, guidelines in handling guests in tourism enterpises in the advent of ncov global health emergency, puyat eyes isabela as top agro-ecotourism destination, dot, dti inspect hotels and restaurants’ compliance with health and safety protocols, dot chief checks readiness of palawan, fresh produce at your doorstep, courtesy of dot–grab tie–up, dot ‘seal of good housekeeping’ boosts confidence among restos amid pandemic – puyat, dot celebrates as palawan reclaims best island in the world citation, tourism chief bullish on english schools’ recovery, dot, fao team up for sustainable farm tourism in ph, meetings, conventions allowed only under mgcq at 50% capacity – dot, boracay now open to youths, seniors from region, dot chief lauds senate approval of bayanihan 2 on final reading, cites plans for 10b stimulus fund, “think out of the box,” tourism industry urged in dot webinar, dot assures tourist stakeholders of all–out support for slow reopening, puyat meets with bohol execs to tackle tourism situation, recovery plans, dot, cloud panda ph launches phl harvest e-commerce site, statement of dot, dot to scale up baguio’s ridge to reef travel bubble plan across phl, dot celebrates “surprisingly spectacular diving” tag of 3 phl dive sites by lonely planet, phl bags best overseas diving award 2020, statement of department of tourism, dot’s phidex 2020 goes digital, dot-dole amended jmc further expands coverage of beneficiaries, dot welcomes new protocols for arriving passengers, dot bats for a more fun, safe and sustainable laguna, dot chief: green corridors are critical to tourism recovery, dot statement on destination test requirements, dot statement on boracay tourists, dot welcomes asean as a single tourism destination, iatf allows baguio hotels to receive domestic tourists under gcq, raising the bar of filipino hospitality with the leadership excellence series 2021, dot lauds inclusion of tourism frontliners in priority group for vaccination, dot’s ‘kain na’ cooks up online food fest, phl hosts 3rd asean meet on tourism professionals; dot commits to beef up competency of tourism workforce in the new normal, safety marshalls to ensure physical distancing when beaches, resorts reopen, 10,000 bpo jobs for displaced tourism workers, zero interest loans, no collateral, easy terms for distressed tourism businesses, puyat to grace baguio reopening; dot to go big on domestic tourism in 2021, chocolate, coffee, tea take centerstage in dot’s kain na food festival, dot receives safetravels stamp from world tourism body, puyat launches baguio’s vis.i.t.a. platform, reopening of boracay to more markets builds momentum for domestic tourism revival, puyat: even in most unusual ways, tourism must stay alive, message of tourism secretary bernadette romulo-puyat on the celebration of the world tourism day, dot statement on the city garden grand hotel, dot chief supports negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in western visayas, dot statement on the closure of makati shangri-la hotel, dot pledges to help negros occidental get ready for more domestic tourists, dot welcomes the first two recipients of the wttc safe travel stamp, dot statement on baguio party incident, dot welcomes iatf decision to allow balikbayans, dot launches “have a safe trip, pinas” to promote safe travels and support tourism workers, dot celebrates ph’s victory as world’s leading dive destination and tourist attraction for intramuros in 2020, dot welcomes coron’s reopening on dec. 1 with health and safety measures in place, dot aims for data-driven response to tourism recovery under new normal with survey, dot backs enhanced contact tracing; announces low-cost covid tests with up-pgh for boracay-bound tourists, puyat encourages affected tourism workforce to avail of the expanded dot-dole financial assistance, dot welcomes strides to reboot mice, puyat visits batangas, shores up dive tourism, statement of the dot on cebu resort incident, dot presents virtual concert to promote manila’s cultural heritage sites, dot, makatimed foundation forge partnership for tourism destination health security, dot launches webinar training on reducing single-use plastics for hospitality sector, dot to assist zambales in safe and gradual tourism reopening, dot bats for uniform lgu travel requirements, dot, tpb promote pinoy christmas through music, dot’s 2020 kain na satisfies christmas cravings on fourth leg, dot’s 2020 kain na satisfies christmas cravings on fourth leg, dot prepares local destinations, accommodation establishments for wttc safe travels stamp application, 27,000 displaced tourism workers of car receive dot-dole financial assistance, dot backs temporary suspension of flights from uk, dot inspires balikbayans to come home with ‘balikan ang pilipinas’ campaign, dot, tpb expand rt-pcr financial subsidy program for 11,600 tourists through pcmc, dot reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes, dot supports strict entry protocols in light of new covid-19 variant, dot reiterates rule on staycation hotels, dot celebrates boracay and palawan inclusion in conde nast’s 25 best island beaches in the world list, dot issues guidelines for safe ‘staycation’, dot accreditation goes digital, boracay reopens, heralds “safe, gradual” revival of philippine tourism, dot gets coa’s highest rating on 2019 audit, dot sees domestic tourism boom in baguio with affordable antigen testing, phl islands named top favorites by int’l travel magazine, dot welcomes reopening of ilocos norte to luzon tourists on oct 15, dot funds rt-pcr testing of boracay tourism workers, dot inks tourism “cares for travel” msme loan program with sb corp, health, safety rules drawn up for recreational diving, batangas now open to divers – dot, puyat reminds ‘staycation hotels’ to follow rules, protocols, dot welcomes baguio city’s opening to guests from luzon starting oct. 22, dot statement on the opening of ilocos sur starting nov 15, ridge and reef corridor heralds domestic tourism recovery, puyat – hotels in gcq, mgcq may now be allowed to operate at full capacity, pra to amend retirement policies, suspends processing of srrv applications, dot supports expansion of palawan’s travel bubble starting oct. 30, tourism chief bats for covid-19 tests price cap, dot urges tourism businesses to avail of sb corp’s covid-19 loan program, dot leadership excellence series returns anew, dot statement on the inclusion of palawan and boracay in big 7 travel’s list of 50 most beautiful places, dot, tpb launch official philippine travel app, dot, dole agree on guidelines for cash-for-work program for displaced tourism workers, tour guides, dot’s kain na takes on food trips for november, intramuros is now asia’s leading tourist attraction the philippines and dot receive accolades at the 2020 world travel awards asia winners day, statement of the department of tourism on prrd’s signing of eo 118, dot inks mou on tourism education, training, dot partners with nissan to promote ‘safe trips’, dot allows operation of 7,200 hotels, resorts, dot lauds ibagiw 2020, baguio’s creative city festival, dot welcomes reopening of phl’s surfing capital, siargao, ridge and reef travel corridor expands to ilocos sur, dot chief visits baguio city, touts cultural tourism with creative crawls, sec. puyat to grace 2020 bambanti festival, dot allocates p340.7m for iloilo tourism infrastructure development, tourist arrivals mark 7.4m in november, up by 15.58%, safety of tourists is dot’s top priority – sec. puyat, dot, cab collaborate to enhance air passenger’s bill of rights, statement of the department of tourism, 2nd statement of the department of tourism, dot thanks smart for emergency satellite phones, dot–dotr meet to boost tourism infra, connectivity; puyat to push approval of 1b for night–rated airports, dot chief to visit, vows to revitalize baguio, tourism chief: phl one with asean in responding to covid crisis.

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World Travel Fair goes North

BusinessMirror
June 5, 2023
2 minute read

World Travel Expo, one of the country’s largest travel events is set to kick of its regional expansion as it launches World Travel Fair Northern Luzon (WTF Northern Luzon).

WTF Northern Luzon the first of a series of six travel events will be held on June 23 to June 25 at the SMX Clark. This event is being organized in partnership with RCBC as the co-presenter alongside the Alliance of Travel and Tour Agencies of Pampanga (ATTAP).

The event will bring together more than a hundred of the biggest names in the local and national tourism scene. The three-day event will allow the visitors to avail of special travel deals and huge discounts from airlines, hotels, and travel and tour packages.

“We have noticed that travel spend is back and many of our cardholders are again travelling. With this, we would like to offer our cardholders the best travel deals so they can maximize the use of their RCBC credit cards. Partnering with WTE will certainly enable our cardholders to take advantage of WTE’s offerings,’’ said the RCBC Bankard CEO Mr. Arniel Ong. “And through our partnership with WTE,” our card holders will gain access to the event ahead of the general public and thus, be able to get the best deals ahead of everybody else. They can also gain free entrance to the event and get deals/offers that are exclusive to the RCBC Credit Cards.’’

Now on in its 7th year, World Travel Expo is a project of Ad Asia Events and is recognized as one of the country’s biggest and most well-attended travel shows. This year it is set to expand with five regional shows culminating in the Manila leg to be held at the new Ayala One Mall Trade Hall in December 8 to 10. Apart from WTF Northern Luzon the other regional events will be held in SMX Bacolod, Ayala Center Cebu, SMX Davao, KCC Mall Zamboanga.

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