(SPOT.ph) One of the largest sectors hit by the COVID-19 pandemic was the tourism industry as hotels, airlines, tour operators, and attractions were forced to shut down in the early days of the pandemic. But, things have been looking up. A lot of places are slowly reopening and travel is becoming more normal. People (including ourselves) are eager to go back out and explore the world again after being cooped up in their homes for so long. But travel is not cheap, more so now than before. Lucky for us, the Philippine Travel Mart is back. It's scheduled from September 30 to October 2 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
What to expect from the 2022 Philippine Travel Mart:
The 2022 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) is expected to be the biggest one to date. Over 200 exhibitors are set to occupy four large halls of the SMX Convention Center during the three-day affair. And with various travel merchants from all of the Philippines' 12 regions participating, the PTM is surely going to be a traveler's mecca.
Travelers looking for the best deals for their next trips are in luck as participant businesses and agencies are expected to showcase exclusive domestic and international travel packages. Travelers of all ages and budgets are sure to find something at PTM.
The event aims to put a spotlight on local tourism, which is just teeming with several activities, destinations, and places to stay. But travelers hoping to go beyond our borders can still find the best bang-for-your-buck offers with lots of ASEAN tour packages for Bali, Siem Reap, and Ho Chi Minh; and even packages for other must-visit destinations like Japan, China, and South Korea.
Even if you're not traveling, you might want to visit PTM just for the exhibits that highlight the different wonders of the Philippines. With the PTM not only aiming to provide travelers with deals but also hoping to share knowledge about the country, the fair will have interactive booths showcasing the different regions and islands. According to the organizers, a definite must-see is the Mindanao booth which is expected to be the largest one in the expo.
Expect long lines and lots of people in this fair, so get your game face on, and your wallets ready because the Philippine Travel Mart will surely give you more reasons to pack those bags and go exploring.
The 33rd Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) is happening from September 30 to October 2, 2022 at the SMX Convention Center Manila (Halls 1 – 4), Seashell Lane, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. For more information, visit the Philippine Travel Mart's website.
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