CHEAT SHEET: P239 domestic flights, 50% off room rates, and more deals at the 36th Philippine Travel Mart
Beyond just the seat sale, you deserve amazing deals on everything for your next adventure.
If you're looking forward to having a productive weekend, you may want to check out this travel fair for your trips during the holidays and next year. The Philippine Tour Operators Association is bringing back the Philippine Travel Mart, the country’s “largest and longest-running travel fair," set to be held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City from Sept. 5 to 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The event will carry the theme 'Boosting NextGen Tourism,' highlighting smart, sustainable, and inclusive approaches to traveling.
Beyond just exhibits, the three-day event, which is co-presented by the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board, will also feature a dedicated stage where travel talks, raffles, live demos, and cultural shows from each region will take place. PHILTOA President Arjun Shroff emphasizes that this initiative aims to "boost even those unknown places or known places but less visited," serving as "a very good push to create that love for the Philippine culture."
With 300 exhibitors to explore, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. To help you get a head start and make the most of your time, we've highlighted some brands and companies you can't miss.
Deals to score
Several airlines will offer more affordable flights for your travels. Sunlight Air offers one-way base fares as low as P588, AirAsia Philippines will have 20% off on domestic and international flights, while the Philippine Airlines slashes base fares at P239 for domestic flights and US$79 base fare for international flights.
If you've already booked a flight but are still looking for the best accommodation, Pontefino Hotel offers its Executive Suite for only P5,000 per night, while the Hotel101 Group offers P2,500 GC for an overnight stay in any Hotel101 Group property.
Pearl Farm Beach Resort will also have special event rates plus a 5% for stays of two nights or more. You can also stay at Mandarin Premier Hotel's East Grand Deluxe Rooms at Mandarin Bay for P6,850. The Alta Vista de Boracay will also offer the best deals for exclusive long-stay and monthly stays, while the Hue Hotels and Resorts will have a Buy 1, Get 1 promo on room accommodations.
You may also book a superior room from Novotel for a special rate of P4,800 (from P8,500) and up to 24% off on other premium rooms.
Hue Hotels in Boracay and Palawan offer an exclusive promo of Buy One, Get One stay and up to 40% off for a three-day, two-night stay at their hotel in Siargao.
Princesa Garden Island offers an exclusive deal of 50% off on all room categories for a consecutive stay of two nights, inclusive of breakfast buffets for two and roundtrip airport transfers. The Farm at San Benito also has its special rates for this event starting at P8,500++ for two persons, includive of hotel amenities, activities like yoga, HIIT, and guided nature walks, and a pescetarian breakfast.
If you're going to Puerto Galera, be sure to check out Marco Vincent Dive Resort's Book 'n Buy promo and super deals. The Oriental Hotels and Resorts will also offer 50% off on its room rates.
Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark in Cebu will also have up to 45% discounts on room rates. If you want to experience the magic, head over to the Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna and grab their Get 3+1 tickets for only P3,900.
For hassle-free trips, several tour operators and travel agencies will also be at the event. TKTQ Travels offers up to P20,000 savings on all-in Asia/Europe tours, as well as a 50% discount for Japan or Korea visa processing. Victory of Althea’s Travel also offers a five-day, four-night Korea package for only P38,888.
Other deals include Discovery Hospitality Corp., which offers up to 56% off on room rates, Multiprime Philippines Inc., that have fixed sets from P5,000 to P7,500, and Southwest Tours, which offers as low as P1,250 discount per person for round-trip airport to hotel transfers in your preferred destination.
Also, keep an eye out for EastWest Credit Card's Buy Now, Pay Later 0% installment promo at select exhibitors. You may also get your GCash card on-site, borrow with GCredit, and get GInsure Travel Insurance in 5 minutes
EastWest Credit Cardholders are also entitled to early access on the first day, Sept 5, from 9 to 10 a.m., plus one free ticket.
The event is pet-friendly, just be sure to keep them on leash or in carriers at all times, and bring your own waste bags. Pet size limit is at 8kg (or around 15lbs.)
Admission tickets are priced at P120 each, available online via this link.
