With barely two months to go, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is intensifying its campaign for tourism by targeting over 200 buyers for the 2009 Philippine Travel Exchange (Phitex) on September 2-3 at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.
Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano on Wednesday said, “This year’s Phitex is envisioned as a strong avenue for tourism linkages amongst stakeholders in the industry. In a time of economic challenges, it is important to work together to find alternative solutions and creative programs to address these.”
Durano added that the DOT always encourages travel within the country to not only stimulate economic growth, but more importantly promote a sense of pride among Filipinos.
With the theme “Explore, Experience..The Philippines is made to be traveled,” Phitex highlights the country’s unique island attractions, as well as the myriad of activities which travelers can enjoy.
Travel-related companies all over the archipelago accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) may now join the annual business exchange to accommodate a larger set of participants this early.
Among the travel wholesaler invitees, more than a hundred are expected from Europe, mainly Germany, plus about 40 agents from Russia, Scandinavia and Turkey, a new potential source market. (more…)
