‘Tara Na Sa Norte’ draws crowds
A travel and tourism fair organized by NLEX Corp. has drawn large crowds at the Glorietta 4 Activity Center in Makati, for three days from Sept. 7 to 9, attracting various stakeholders of the travel and tourism sectors.
Billed “Tara Na Sa Norte” Tourism and Travel Fair, NLEX Corp. just concluded its 10th year of showcasing the culture and tradition, products, crafts, souvenirs, food and delicacies unique to each city and province. The fair also featured in living color tourist destinations in the provinces.
NLEX Corp. has been providing leadership to tourism and travel sectors in waging major awareness campaigns on renowned and little-known tourist destinations in North and Central Luzon.
Newly-appointed chief operating officer of Tourism Promotions Board Marie Venus Tan cited that “key to a successful travel and tourism program is modern and efficient transport infrastructure.” She added that the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) “have strengthened the potential of North Luzon regions in tourism where provision of goods and services are made faster and more convenient.”
“Travelling has become a way to connect communities and individuals, and tollways have contributed much to greater mobility which, in turn, drives sustainable and community-driven tourism development and promotions,” remarked Roberto Bontia, NLEX Corp. senior vice president for toll operations and technology management.
Apart from exclusive deals and promotional rates to tourist spots in North Philippines, recreational activities from corporate exhibitors, raffle draws, arts and cultural shows were made available to the public.
This year’s travel and tourism fair highlighted North and Central Luzon as the major Philippine tourism hub that has drawn an increasing number of local and foreign tourists over the past several years.
With NLEX and the SCTEX as gateways to North and Central Luzon, vast farmlands and various agri-tourism sites in the region have been made more accessible to businessmen and tourists.