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News Related to Foreign Tourists coming in to the PH. e.g. IATF Updates

Travel expo to push ‘hidden gems, emerging destinations’

EMERGING destinations in Mindanao, Eastern Visayas, and Northern Luzon will be among those promoted by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa) at its travel expo this September. In a recent news conference, Philtoa president Fe Abling-Yu said, apart from continuing to promote less-known destinations in Mindanao, the 34th Philippine Travel Mart is “going to promote …

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34th Philippine Travel Mart in September to feature country’s ’emerging destinations’

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to hold one of the country’s biggest travel fairs this year to boost the Philippines’ emerging travel destinations and enhance its existing tourist spots. The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), now in its 34th year, aims to promote the country’s “hidden gems,” or underrated tourist attractions, aside from …

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Philippines introduce e-visas for inbound Chinese travellers

The electronic visa system to be rolled out by the Philippines for Chinese nationals beginning August 24 is a shot in the arm for this erstwhile robust inbound market which remains frail so far, contrary to expectations. Calling the e-visa “a welcome change”, Mary Ann Ong, general manager inbound, Bridges Travel, added that the winter …

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The Philippine Travel Mart: Showcasing the best of Philippine tourism for 34 years

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage for the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular and emerging tourist destinations in the country. The event will take place September 1-3, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. With nearly 300 …

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All Set For the Much Awaited 34th Philippine Travel Mart

I have never been excited again to another tourism event. With pandemic stopped me from joining tours, here we are again fulfilling our revenge travel and what better way to restart our local destination trips is to visit the upcoming Philippine Travel Mart! Yes, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage  the 34th Philippine Travel Mart …

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The Philippine Travel Mart: Showcasing The Best Of Philippine Tourism For 34 Years

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage  the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular and emerging tourist destinations in the country. The event will take place September 1-3, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. With nearly 300 exhibitors …

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34th Philippine Travel Mart in September to feature country’s ’emerging destinations’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to hold one of the country’s biggest travel fairs this year to boost the Philippines’ emerging travel destinations and enhance its existing tourist spots. The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), now in its 34th year, aims to promote the country’s “hidden gems,” or underrated tourist …

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FIBA World Cup tour packages launched

The Department of Tourism (DoT) introduced Philippine tour packages for overseas and domestic travelers on Tuesday at the DoT Office in Makati City in support of the country’s hosting of the highly anticipated FIBA International Basketball Federation World Cup 2023. The Philippines will be co-hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 alongside Japan and Indonesia …

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VISITING MANILA CULTURAL HUB, THE FIRST TOURIST DESTINATION UNDER HOHO-A PROGRAM OF DOT

It’s easier to visit Malacañang Heritage Tours because of Manila Cultural Hub which is the first tourist destination under the Hop-On-Hop-Off (HOHO) program of the Department of Tourism!   Through the HOHO program, tourists can now book on the mobile app and go to museums on HOHO bus tours. Aside from Malacañang Heritage Tours, Manila …

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