PTAA stages first-ever TravelTour Expo to VisMin, CDO

After 30 years of successfully mounting the country’s largest travel trade event in Metro Manila, the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) finally brings its much-awaited TravelTour Expo to Visayas and Mindanao.

The first TTE VisMin—the biggest travel event ever staged in the Visayas and Mindanao regions—is set on July 19-21, 2024, at the Limketkai Atrium in Cagayan de Oro City.

Excitement builds up as industry leaders and representatives gather at the press conference for the inaugural TravelTour Expo VisMin, held at Greyhound Café, Ayala Triangle, Makati City on June 25, 2024. The press conference was graced by (from left to right) Cleofe Albiso of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts; Angela “Rhea” Velez of Cebu Pacific Air; Mattel Luna of Union Bank of the Philippines; Evangeline Tankiang Manotok, Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) president and TTE VisMin 2024 chairperson; Tito Noel Mora, TTE VisMin 2024 co-chairperson; Thesa Pangilinan of Discover Hong Kong Hong Kong Tourism Board); Leonard Bryan U. Sansolis of Philippine Airlines; Irene Tumaob of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA); and Thermina Ann Akram of Go Negosyo.

The 31st PTAA Travel Tour Expo VisMin Edition, the biggest travel event ever staged in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, runs from July 19-21, 2024, at The Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City. The event promises exclusive travel deals for expo goers.

The three-day expo will be a one-stop platform for travel enthusiasts to connect and explore a vast array of travel opportunities and special travel deals.

Over 50 exhibitors, including airlines, hotels, resorts, and tourism boards, will showcase their offerings through interactive exhibits and engaging booths. Exclusive discounts on flights, accommodations, and tours await expo-goers. Attendees can also expect exciting destination packages and insightful information from travel experts.

“This inaugural TTE VisMin marks a significant milestone for PTAA,” said Evangeline Tankiang-Manotok, PTAA President. “We are thrilled to bring this premier event to Cagayan de Oro City, a destination strategically located at the heart of VisMin and brimming with vibrant energy.”

The TTE VisMin is expected to draw thousands of visitors from across the region, reflecting the growing interest and enthusiasm for travel and tourism in the Philippines.

“This event represents a unique opportunity for travelers and industry professionals to come together, exchange ideas, and discover new destinations and experiences. We look forward to welcoming everyone to Cagayan de Oro City for an unforgettable event.”

TTE VisMin is mounted in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and UnionBank. It is also supported by the City of Cagayan de Oro, Cebu Pacific, Go Negosyo, Latitude, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the Philippine Airlines, Manila Bulletin, and When in Manila.