Discounted Flights, Resort and Tour Packages + More: What to Expect at This Year's Philippine Travel Mart

(SPOT.ph) After long working days at the office, tiring days at university, or whatever your mortal toil is, nothing is quite as satisfying as going on a much-needed trip. Vacations can easily burn a hole through your pocket though, which is why travel-savvy folk are always looking for deals and fairs where you can stretch that buck a little bit more. If you are looking for discounts for future trips, head to SMX Convention Center this weekend from September 1 to 3 as the Philippine Travel Mart is setting up shop with travel deals, packages, and more. 

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Here's why you should look forward to the Philippine Travel Mart:

With nearly 300 exhibitors from all 17 regions of the Philippines, the Philippine Travel Mart brings together hotels, resorts, travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism offices under one roof.

The event, happening at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center, is a one-stop shop where travel fair patrons can browse vacation packages from different tourism and hospitality-related companies from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. As a treat to those who will make their way to SMX this weekend, visitors of the Philippine Travel Mart can avail of discounts and deals available only for on-the-spot bookings.

Tickets to the Philippine Travel Mart

You can get tickets to the Philippine Travel Mart on-site. There will be a registration booth before entry to the main exhibition halls. Tickets are priced at P50 for regular customers, while senior citizens, PWDs, and students can get in for P40. Guests are advised to bring a valid ID to register for the event. 

You can browse and avail packages at the Philippine Travel Mart at these times over the weekend:

• September 1, Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 2, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• September 3, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Exhibitors at the Philippine Travel Mart

The Philippine Travel Mart brings together a variety of exhibitors, ranging from tours and travel agencies, hotels/resorts, theme parks, airlines, and provincial and regional tourism agencies. Guests to the Philippine Travel Mart will be able to check out different installations, booths, and displays showing the diversity of tourism products available in the country.

The event space will be divided into four main areas: yellow, blue, green, and pink.

The Yellow Zone will host MICE and Entertainment products, while the Blue Zone is the place to be for fun under the sun activities like beach resorts, cruise offerings, and marine sports. The Green Zone highlights exposure to Cultural and Farm Tourism, while the Pink Zone has Health and Wellness and Culinary packages.

Here are some of the confirmed exhibitors at this year's Philippine Travel Mart:

Airlines

• Sunlight Air
• Cebu Pacific Air
• Philippine Airlines
• Philippines AirAsia

Regional and Provincial Tourism Agencies

• Department of Tourism- CAR
• Department of Tourism- NCR
• Department of Tourism 1- Ilocos
• Department of Tourism 2- Cagayan Valley
• Department of Tourism 3- Central Luzon
• Department of Tourism 4A- CALABARZON
• Department of Tourism 4B-MIMAROPA
• Department of Tourism 5- Bicol
• Department of Tourism 6- Western Visayas
• Department of Tourism 7- Central Visayas
• Department of Tourism 8- Eastern Visayas
• Department of Tourism 9- Zamboanga Peninsula
• Department of Tourism 10- Northern Mindanao
• Department of Tourism 11- Davao Region
• Department of Tourism 12-SOCCSKSARGEN
• Department of Tourism 13-CARAGA
• Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism- BARMM

Hotels and Resorts

• Cebu Parklane International Hotel
• Parklane Bohol Resort and Spa
• Crimson Filinvest City Alabang
• Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay
• Costa Pacifica
• Caliraya Resort Club
• Be Grand Resort Bohol
• Ecotravelers Travel Tours
• Batanes IBS Travel and Tours

The Philippine Travel Mart will be at SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Lane, Pasay City, from September 1 to 3. Entrance starts at P40 per person. For more information, visit Philippine Travel Mart's Facebook page.

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