NorthPhil Expo 2010 kicks off in Clark

One of the most anticipated travel fairs in the country, the North Philippines (NorthPhil) Tourism and Travel Expo 2010, opened its doors once again to various tourism sectors and enthusiasts last Nov. 12 at the SM City Clark, Pampanga.

Spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) regional offices, NorthPhil 2010 aims to boost the tourism industry as well as show the culture and beauty of different northern provinces.

According to DOT Central Luzon Director Ronnie Tiotuico, the gathering of industry leaders from the government and private sector would “underscore the significance of the North Philippines as a major component of the country's tourism spectrum.”

The event was highlighted by talks from by DOT Asst. Secretary Benito Bengzon, Jr., Governor Bellaflor Angara-Castillo of Aurora province, and Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda. A number of parades and dance numbers Pangasinan State University and Zambales Performing Arts among others, served as entertainment for guests and mall-goers.

Some of the activities included presentation and talks from different organizations like the Zamboanga Resort Owners Associations (ZROA) and the Pampanga Agents and Travel Society.

Cultural presentations from the province of Tarlac, Pampanga, Cagayan Valley, and Zambales also added to the enjoyment of the guests.

For Tiotuico, developments from cities like Subic and Clark served as an “effective marketing tool.”

“[In return], the NorthPhil Expo promotes the region as a start-off point for a tour in the entire archipelago,” he said.

The expo is a project of DOT offices in Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos, Pangasinan, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and managed by the Philippine Exhibits and Theme parks Corporation.

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3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair 2009

Businesses involved in travel and medical tourism industry are invited to take part in the 3rd Philippine International Tourism Fair (PITF) 2009 to be held on June 25 – 27, 2009 at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Cebu City.

Organized by the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (NAITAS) – Philippines Inc., and supported by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), this year's installment of the PITF carries the theme “Best Hospitality on Earth... Philippines”.

The PITF is the only annual travel fair event in the Philippines that provides business-to-business networking activity between foreign buyers and Philippine sellers, presents quality tourism products and services through corporate exhibition, and serves as a networking venue and business development exchange for the industry players, partners, and stakeholders.

Furthermore, the three-day tourism fair will provide opportunities for companies to market their products and services and enhance business image locally and internationally. Ultimately, the event seeks to promote and develop inbound and domestic tourism in the country.

Highlights of the 3rd PITF 2009 include the Travel Market Exchange (TRAMEX), corporate exhibition, product launching, marketing presentations, social business events, and various seminars and education sessions.

The TRAMEX, managed and supervised by PCVC, is a face-to-face, business-to-business networking activity where quality foreign buyers meet Philippine sellers in a total business generation environment. It aims to encourage foreign buyers from key travel markets to promote, sell, and include the Philippines in their tour programs. TRAMEX, slated on June 26, 2009, promises to generate maximum exposure of leading Philippine destinations.

For inquiries contact Philippine International Tourism Fair Secretariat at (632) 523-8375, 523-7504, 523-7501, email mailto:pitf_sec@yahoo.com?subject=Info%20on%203rd%20PITF or the PCVC Travel Trade Department at (632) 525-9318, 525-7320, email mailto:ttu@dotcpcvc.gov.ph?subject=Info%20on%203rd%20PITF

Download 3rd PITF 2009 Event General Fact Sheet 3rd PITF 2009 Registration Form

Event Program (as of June 6, 2009)

Day 1: 25 June, Thursday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	15:00	Registration of Delegates, VIPs, Trade/Corporate Visitors, & Media	Hotel Lobby
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
10:30	10:45	Ribbon cutting	Hotel Lobby
10:45	14:00	Opening Ceremonies and Mabuhay Luncheon hosted by the Provincial Government of Cebu	Grand Ballroom
14:00	17:00	Seminar on: “Understanding the Business Point of View of the Emerging Foreign Markets in the Philippines: India, Russia, Middle East” (Exclusive for Sellers only)	Manila Room A
14:00	17:00	Seminar on: “Leading (Cebu-Bohol-Boracay) and Emerging (Davao-Palawan) Philippine Destinations” (Exclusive for Foreign Buyers only)	Manila Room B
18:00	18:15	Assembly of all Buyers & Delegates	Hotel Lobby
18:15	18:45	Proceed to Marriott Hotel
18:45	19:15	Cocktails	Marriott Hotel Lobby
19:15	22:00	Welcome Gala Dinner hosted by Marriott Hotel & Ayala Center	Ayala Garden, Ayala Center
22:00	22:20	Back to Marco Polo Plaza
18:00	23:00	TRAMEX venue set up	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
Day 2: 26 June, Friday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
09:00	17:00	TRAMEX: A whole-day intensive B2B networking, face-to-face between Foreign Buyers and Philippine Sellers with AM/PM light snacks	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
12:00	13:00	Hosted Lunch for TRAMEX Delegates & Foreign Buyers only	Grand Ballroom
19:00	22:00	Farewell Dinner hosted by Marco Polo Plaza	Marco Polo Plaza Grand Balcony
17:00	22:00	TRAMEX Egress	2F Manila Room & 3F Hongkong Room
Day 3: 27 June, Saturday
From	To	Particulars	Venue
09:00	17:00	COREX: Whole day on-site corporate and marketing activities	3F Shanghai-Beijing Room, 2F Atrium, G/F Lobby
09:00	17:00	Hospitality Lounge is available for continued business talks
09:00	11:00	Seminar on: “M.I.C.E is Back”	Manila Room A
11:00	13:00	Seminar on: “Philippine Medical Tourism Global Competitiveness and Readiness””	Manila Room B
13:00	15:00	Seminar on: “Green Tourism vis-à-vis Climate Change	Manila Room A
16:00	16:30	Closing Ceremonies	Manila Room A