PTAA, Intl trade & travel expo 2022 welcome travel seekers

AS the local Covid-19 situation appears to be calming down, the Philippines’ domestic tourism market is more likely to help the industry recover. 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.

The Department of Tourism advises travelers that safety measures are still strictly observed and enforced by the department and the LGUS.

In this atmosphere of renewed interest and rising demand to travel, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) unveiled 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 first 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 joint travel and trade expo had 142 exhibitors in participation that occupied Function Rooms 1-5 on the 2nd floor of SMX Convention Center Manila. Organizers estimated 30,000 to 45,000 visitors in attendance for the three-day travel and tour expo which fearured umerous exciting destinations, as well as event-exclusive promotions and discounts on airfare, accommodations, and tours. Travelers also got to choose their travel schedules, favored transport vehicles on sea, land, or on air, and even secured travel insurance on the spot. Travel tour operators were on-hand for those who seek packaged trips for more convenience and pleasure. Attendees were treated to exciting raffles, corporate game shows, exhibitors and sponsors presentation, and lively entertainment. In this event, the travel opportunities and perks surely satisfied the demand to travel anew.