Last January 21, at a press conference held at the Greyhound Cafe at the Ayala Triangle, Makati City, the
Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) proudly announced the return of
the Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026, the biggest and best travel expo in the
Philippines, happening on February 6 to 8, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila
at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.
The 33rd PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2026
Recognized as the country's premier tourism marketplace, TTE 2026, now on its 33rd edition, brings together nearly 800 PTAA-accredited local and international exhibitors across two full floors, offering exclusive travel deals, world-class destinations spanning six continents, and the lowest rates of the year with rock-bottom airfares and expo-only hotel and tour packages, all under one roof. Since 1993, TTE has welcomed over 100,000 visitors annually, making it the country's most anticipated travel event.
Tourism
remains a key driver of Philippine economic growth, contributing PHP 2.35
trillion (8.9% of GDP) in 2024 and supporting 6.75 million Filipino jobs. “Travel is
more than leisure—it fuels
our economy and reflects the Filipino passion for discovery," said Mr. Jaison
P. Yang, President of PTAA. He added, “Travel Tour Expo 2026 celebrates this
spirit by making dream destinations more accessible and affordable for every
Filipino family."
Press conference held at Greyhound Cafe in Makati City (photo: Ms. Maria Rona Beltran)
Live performances, raffles, expert travel talks, and family activities are also featured. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), the country's oldest bank, established in 1851, is a proud sponsor and partner of the PTAA TTE 2026. Free entrance for BPI Cardholders with Early Entrance privilege. Also on board is the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Promotions Board, Kaban Hotel & Casino Boracay, PLDT Enterprise, The Philippine Games and Amusement Corporation (PAGCOR) and Duty Free Philippines.
The
11th International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE) 2026,
also organized by the PTAA in partnership with the Royal
Arabian Destination Management UAE and PLDT
Enterprise, will run alongside the TTE and will be held from February 6 to 7 at
Function Room 5, second floor at SMX. A
premier platform that connects local and international travel industry players,
it is held twice a year, bringing together the country's tourism community
through two major events — one at the SMX Convention Center Manila and another
in the Visayas-Mindanao (VisMin) region.
PTAA officers (photo: Ms. Maria Rona Beltran)
Each edition of iTTE provides an exclusive B2B environment for meaningful engagement between buyers and sellers, showcasing a wide range of destinations, travel products, and services. Designed to foster strong business partnerships and expand market reach, iTTE continues to serve as a driving force for tourism growth and collaboration within the industry.
The iTTE, in 125 booths, features 120 buyers (international tour operators, travel agencies, national tourism organizations, airlines, cruise lines, hotel groups, and other global travel stakeholders) seeking to connect with local travel agents, tour operators, and industry professionals who are actively seeking new partnerships and connections with international suppliers. These sellers present various destinations and travel packages, offering great opportunities for partnership and networking. On the other hand, these buyers aim to expand their travel offerings and create new business opportunities within the global tourism market.
Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA): Tel: +63 8997-2063. Mobile numbers: (0917) 807-1514 and (0954) 331-5924. Website: www.traveltourexpo.ptaa.org.ph. E-mail: traveltourexpo@ptaa.org.ph, marlon@ptaa.org.ph, claire@ptaa.org.ph and elvie@ptaa.org.ph. Facebook: PTAA TravelTour Expo 2026. Instagram: @PTAA_TravelTour. X: @PTAA_TravelTour LOVE THE PHILIPPINES! LOVE THE WORLD!
11th International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE) 2026: 104 Makaturing St., Brgy. Barangka Itaas, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. Opening hours: 10 AM – 5 PM. Tel: +63 8997-2063. E-mail (Sellers): itteseller@ptaa.org.ph. E-mail (Buyers): ittebuyer@ptaa.org.ph.
iStrat-Comms Inc.: Tel: +632
7119-4130. E-mail: christian.cordero@istratmc.com,
erwyn.claudio@istratmc.com and celr.amores@gmail.com. #PTTE
#PTAATRAVELTOUREXPO #LOVETHEPHILIPPINESLOVETHEWORLD #TTE2026.
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