Philippine Travel Mart 2010

Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and in partnership with the Department of Tourism, the 21st Philippine Travel Mart proved to be a big success as Filipinos and foreigners alike flocked SM Megatrade hall last Sept. 3 – 5, supporting entrepreneurs and owners in the travel and tourism industry.

Considered as the biggest travel and tourism trade show in the country, Philippine Travel Mart aims to promote and sell inbound and domestic tour packages to potential travelers in various regions, provinces, and top tourist destinations all over the Philippines.

“We are constantly finding ways to promote Philippine tourism. The 21st Philippine Travel Mart is the perfect venue for Filipinos to be aware of endless tourist attractions and destinations the country has to offer,” PHILTOA president Cesar Cruz said.

Resorts, hotels, airlines, and tour operators are some of the exhibitors in the event. A major attraction to visitors was the Mutya ng Davao contest, as well as free products and goods from Davao province.

Visitors were also given a sticker to be posted on their favorite pavilion. Crowd favorites were the pavilions of Ilocos Region, Bicol Region, Central Visayas Region, and CALABARZON region. Most of the visitors grabbed the opportunity to book discounted fair tickets in Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, and SEAIR.

With Philippine Travel Mart as its flagship program, PHILTOA is known as the only association of tourism enterprises committed to promote and market domestic and inbound tourism. Founded in June 1986, its members include travel agencies, hotel, resorts, transportation companies, handicraft stores, and other tourism-oriented establishments and association.

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BiyahengPinas.com thanks the following sources for this article:
Philippine Tour Operators Association Official Website
www.philtoa.org

Philippine Travel Mart Official Website
www.philtravelmart.com

Pinoy Goods Promoted in 16th Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair

SM Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City during the 16^th Buy Pinoy Exporters Fair held last November 27-30, 2008.

Organized by the Buy Pinoy Movement Foundation, the event aims to raise the level of consumer consciousness on the global competitiveness of Filipino made products, promote Filipino products locally and internationally, encourage indigenous talents and investors by showing them the advantages of locally-developed products, and promote sustainable development.

Showcasing Philippine-made products from all over the Philippines, visitors got a virtual experience of shopping in different cities and provinces of the country during the event. Shoppers browsed through more than 100 booths selling more than a thousand items and products all proudly made in the Philippines. Among the products were jewellery and fashion accessories from the provinces of Cebu, Albay, Iloilo, Baguio, and Bulacan; handicrafts, home décor, furniture, novelty items, Christmas decor, gift items from the cities of Albay, Bacolod, Tuguegarao, Antipolo, Muntinlupa, Quezon City, Parañaue, and Pasig as well as products from Aurora province, Negros Occidental, Pampanga, Iloilo, Tarlac, Palawan, and Samar province

Food delicacies and native pastries such as buko (coconut) pie and kakanin, meat products, chocolates, smoked and dried fish, bangus (milk fish) and tuna products and local fruit juices and beverages were available from the provinces of Albay, Laguna, Ilocos Norte, Bulacan, Cavite, and Quezon province. Apparel, barong tagalog, baby accessories, footwear, and leather goods were showcased by manufacturers from the provinces of Lumban and Liliw, Laguna and Bulacan, and Metro Manila areas Las Piñas and Quezon City.

Buy Pinoy Movement Foundation President Marlane Villa-Real said the fair was set in time for the Christmas holidays. Villa-Real assured that the products are of export quality, durable, creative and sold at very affordable prices.