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Name of Event Date/Venue Brief Description Project Officer
Australia
Philippine Business Mission to Australia 28-30 July 2026
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane (indicative)

The PBM provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to meet up and conduct business with their counterparts in Australia.

Target No. of Participants
Sellers: 15 – 20 Philippine Companies

Buyers: 120 Australian Buyers

Chelsea P. Luna
Canada
International Tourism Travel Show (ITTS) 2026 30 October-01 November 2026,
Palais des Congres, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

The International Tourism and Travel Show (ITTS) is a three-day consumer show attended by more than 400 exhibitors and 36,700 people who are looking for new destinations. This is an annual event where more than hundred countries are represented by their tourism offices, tour operators or travel agents and open doors to adventure and discover the world.

Target No. of Participants: 4

Rose Ann B. Cruz
The Outdoor and Adventure Show (OAS) 2026 20 - 22 February 2026 (Toronto) and 21-22 March 2026 (Calgary)
Toronto and Calgary, Canada

The Outdoor and Adventure Show (OAS) is Canada’s largest outdoor adventure show, where sports and leisure industry exhibitors present their products and services.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Rose Anne B. Cruz
Email: ochie_cruz@tpb.gov.ph

China
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Chengdu 2026 17 - 19 July 2026
West China International Expo City (WCIE), Chengdu, Sichuan, China
The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.
1. Philippine booth with ten (10) private sector co-exhibitors
2. Dive product presentation and networking to be conducted onsite

Target No. of Participants: 10

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Diving, Resort, and Travel (DRT) Expo Beijing 2026 16-18 July 2026
China National Convention Center, Beijing, China
The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
ITB China 2026 26-28 May 2026
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China

ITB China is a 3-day travel trade fair focused on the Chinese travel industry, providing a platform for global travel suppliers to connect with the largest source market for international tourism and travel.

The B2B travel show facilitates business opportunities through pre-scheduled appointments, various networking sessions, and an engaging conference program.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Expo Shanghai 2026 06-08 March 2026
Shanghai World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China

The DRT Show is the largest gathering of diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists, and anyone with a passion for the underwater world. It is also the only dive event in Shanghai, China recognized by the Chinese government.

Target No. of Participants:  10

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Germany
Internationale Tourismus Borse (ITB) Berlin 2026 03-05 March 2026
Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany

ITB Berlin consistently ranks among the planet’s premier business to business (B2B) travel events attracting thousands of exhibitors and participants. As a hub for tourism professionals, it provides a unique platform to explore the latest trends, challenges and innovations in the travel sector.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Ramon Julian De Veyra
Hong Kong
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Hong Kong with Dive Presentation 11-13 December 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.

Target No. of Participants:  15

Trixia D. Medina
ITE Hong Kong 2026 June 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

ITE is the biggest and longest running travel trade and consumer fair dedicated fully to outbound travel in Hong Kong, SAR and Greater Bay Area. Its first one and a half days are devoted to travel trade visitors and business-to-business meetings, while the remaining two and a half days will be for consumers.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Trixia D. Medina
India
Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026 05-07 February 2026
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India

The Outbound Travel Market (OTM) is the largest travel trade show in Asia and is considered as the gateway to India’s largest travel market. We are targeting 12-15 seller companies with booth activations.

Target No. of Participants: 12-15 Sellers

Faye Agatha V. Mendoza-How
Japan
Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2026 24-27 September 2026
Japan

TEJ is the biggest travel fair in Japan organized jointly by the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA), Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Hannah S. Yabyabin
Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Japan 2026 03-07 August 2026
Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan

The Philippine Business Mission (PBM) is one of the institutional projects of the DOT and the TPB which has been instrumental in the expansion and strengthening of Philippine-Japan relations in the area of travel and tourism for many years.

The PBM is an annual travel trade event that provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to conduct B2B meetings with Japanese counterparts.

Target No. of Participants:
Sellers: 30-40 Philippine Companies

Buyers: 80-100 (Osaka and Tokyo) and 20-30 (Nagoya)

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Email: gemma_isic@tpb.gov.ph
Marine Diving Fair (MDF) 2026 03-05 April 2026
Tokyo, Japan

Marine Diving Fair is an annual dive show conducted since 1993 and considered among the largest dive resort and consumer fairs focused on scuba diving and travel overseas.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation

Hannah S. Yabyabin
Blue Ocean Dive Kansai 30-31 May 2026
Osaka, Japan

This event is the second largest B2B/B2C dive event in Japan second to Marine Dive Fair (MDF) in Tokyo. A consumer event for dive market in West Japan.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation

Coryne Angela Señeres
Malaysia
Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) 2026 31 July-02 August 2026
Malaysia

The Malaysian International Travel Mart (MITM) Kuala Lumpur is an annual Consumer Fair organized by the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) – National Chapter since 2001. MITM has gained recognition as one of the most sought after travel fairs for the tour operators, both local tourism organizations such as Sabah Tourism Board, Sarawak Tourism Board, and Johor Tourism Board as well as Overseas Tourism organizations such as Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Australia Tourism, Thailand Authority of Tourism, Korea Tourism who took part in the past.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Gianna Añonuevo
Malaysia Internationale Diving Expo (MIDE) 2026 05-07 June 2026
Malaysia

Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) is the premier show that is designed to build a high-end exhibition platform to expand the dive market. The show is also the meeting place for dive business where decision makers meet for trade networking with industry players. Running on its 17th year expedition known as the “HOTTEST” and “COOLEST” dive show in Asia where visitors can explore the coolest dive destinations, and hear more about the underwater world from experts. The MIDE platform meets the demanding business needs of any organization.

Target No. of Participants: 8

Gianna Añonuevo
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) FAir 2026 18-20 April 2026
Malaysia

The MATTA Fair is Malaysia’s premier travel extravaganza that provides global exposure and business opportunities for its exhibitors. The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) works closely with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture as well as Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), to help organize fairs, seminars, conventions, and workshops both to create public awareness of the tourism industry as well as to benefit its members.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Gianna Añonuevo
Philippines
Philippine Travel Exchange 2026 07 - 14 September 2026
Philippines

PHITEX stands as the country’s foremost government-organized travel trade event, with a legacy dating back to its establishment in 1996. The event attracts esteemed qualified buyers from around the globe, affording them the opportunity to engage in meaningful table-top business appointments with distinguished Philippine sellers. Moreover, it enables participants to experience the allure of various Philippine tourism destinations through pre- and post-event tours, all with the overarching goal of bolstering tourist arrivals in our country.

Target No. of Participants:
Sellers: 80-100 Companies

Buyers: 80 International Buyers

37th Philippine Travel Mart 04-06 September 2026
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Launched by the DOT 37 years ago, the Philippine Travel Mart(PTM) began as a showcase of local destinations for international travel trade buyers through PHITEX. It has since evolved into the country’s longest-running and most dynamic travel trade sale and exhibition, now featuring onsite promos, new offerings, and broader public access.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Domestic Promotions Department

18th Regional Travel Fair 13-16 August 2026
BARMM

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has been conducting the series of Regional Travel Fairs (RTFs) since 2018. The RTF is a platform that aggressively promotes and sells domestic tour packages and showcases the best regional tourism products and services.

RTF features a whole day Business-to-Business (B2B) session participated in by registered Sellers and Buyers and a two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) onsite selling to the public/consumer of discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodation, and other tourism-related products and services being offered by the regions.

A post tour for the buyers/sellers/exhibitors is also part of the program, in order for participants to be updated on the new destination circuits offered by the host regions.

Furthermore, RTF highlights and features local artisans particularly the Philippine Weaves. This promotes local products and sustains the community-based tourism enterprises in the regions.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Domestic Promotions Department

Philippine – China Travel Exchange 23-28 June 2026
Philippines

The Philippine-China Travel Exchange will provide Chinese travel agents with in-depth knowledge about the Philippine destinations and tourism resources to be able to create new tour products for the Philippines.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
17th Regional Travel Fair 14-17 May 2026
Cordillera

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has been conducting the series of Regional Travel Fairs (RTFs) since 2018. The RTF is a platform that aggressively promotes and sells domestic tour packages and showcases the best regional tourism products and services.

RTF features a whole day Business-to-Business (B2B) session participated in by registered Sellers and Buyers and a two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) onsite selling to the public/consumer of discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodation, and other tourism-related products and services being offered by the regions.

A post tour for the buyers/sellers/exhibitors is also part of the program, in order for participants to be updated on the new destination circuits offered by the host regions.

Furthermore, RTF highlights and features local artisans particularly the Philippine Weaves. This promotes local products and sustains the community-based tourism enterprises in the regions.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Domestic Promotions Department

33rd Travel Tour Expo 06-08 February 2026
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City

Supported and participated in by the TPB, the annual flagship event of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) features some of the country’s most attractive established and emerging destinations, as well as products and services of tour operators, hotels, resorts, airlines and other allied and auxiliary services in the global tourism market.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Domestic Promotions Department

ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026 28-30 January 2026
Cebu

The ATF is the region’s premier annual gathering of tourism ministers, national tourism organizations, and industry stakeholders from the ten ASEAN member states. Hosting ATF elevates the Philippines’ position as a leading tourism and MICE destination, showcasing its culture, attractions, and hospitality to global markets. It drives business opportunities through TRAVEX, connecting local sellers with international buyers and investors.

Target No. of Participants:
350 foreign buyers

100 international and local media

80-100 Philippine seller companies

TRAVEX: Marivic M. Sevilla
Socials: Maria Carla Remedios E. Miranda
Buyers Program: Arnold T. Gonzales
Singapore
International Tourismus Borse (ITB) Asia 21-23 October 2026
Sands Expo and Convention Center, Singapore

ITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry. It is designed to be the primary event for the Asia Pacific travel industry, much like its parent event – ITB Berlin. The event features thousands of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. This is organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

Billy John Casabuena
Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2026 10-12 April 2026
Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center, Singapore

ADEX has been the largest, and longest-running dive expo in Asia, thus becoming one of the “must-attend” events in the industry. Since its handover to the Underwater360 (UW360) group in late 2009, ADEX has seen significant growth and expansion in size and variety in Singapore, China, and its recent addition, India.

Target No. of Participants: 9

Billy John Casabuena
South Korea
Korea Travel Show (KTS) 4th Quarter 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Korea Travel Show is a travel fair visited by 100,000 potential travelers and industry insiders. Held in COEX Mall Exhibition Hall, one of the biggest convention centers in Seoul, South Korea, this fair serves as an essential networking venue where consumers preview and book upcoming travel trends and destinations while stakeholders promote various travel products and services, understand traveler’s reactions, and secure new travel demand.
Compared to other travel fairs in Korea, this travel show has a direct sale system, allowing properties to sell their products directly at their booths. Last year, the travel show attracted 99,054 visitors, with 50% actual bookings and purchase of domestic and international packages, including package tours, air tickets, and accommodations.
Coryne Angela Señeres
Blue Ocean Dive Kansai 4th Quarter 2026
Seoul, South Korea

Korea Travel Show is a travel fair visited by 100,000 potential travelers and industry insiders. Held in COEX Mall Exhibition Hall, one of the biggest convention centers in Seoul, South Korea, this fair serves as an essential networking venue where consumers preview and book upcoming travel trends and destinations while stakeholders promote various travel products and services, understand traveler’s reactions, and secure new travel demand.

Compared to other travel fairs in Korea, this travel show has a direct sale system, allowing properties to sell their products directly at their booths. Last year, the travel show attracted 99,054 visitors, with 50% actual bookings and purchase of domestic and international packages, including package tours, air tickets, and accommodations.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Email: gemma_isic@tpb.gov.ph
Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Korea 2026 22-24 July 2026
Seoul and Busan, South Korea
The Philippine Business Mission (PBM) is one of the institutional projects of the DOT and the TPB which has been instrumental in the expansion and strengthening of Philippine-Korea relations in the area of travel and tourism for many years.
The PBM is an annual travel trade event that provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to conduct B2B meetings with Korea counterparts.

Target No. of Participants:

Sellers: 30 Philippine Companies
Buyers: 70-80 Korean Buyers
Coryne Angela Señeres
Seoul International Tourism Industry Fair (SITIF) 04-07 June 2026
Seoul, South Korea

SITIF is a premier event for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This vibrant fair brings together a diverse array of exhibitors from around the globe, offering insights into the latest travel trends, destinations, and innovations in the tourism sector. Attendees can explore interactive exhibits, attend informative seminars, and connect with leading travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism boards.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Mark Nicole Evangelista
Korean Underwater Sports Expo (KUSPO) 2026 26 - 29 March 2026
COEX Hall C, Seoul, South Korea

KUSPO is South Korea’s largest Underwater Sports Expo and takes place in conjunction with the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX). The KUSPO show is incorporated with the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX) and is a major highlight on the global scuba diving calendar.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Coryne Angela Señeres
Taiwan
Taipei International Travel Fair 2026 6-9 November 2026
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Taiwan

The Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) is Taiwan’s annual and premier travel fair, as well as one of the largest in Asia and the Pacific. This year, the Taipei ITF will be held on November 1–4, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The Taipei ITF is the most highly anticipated and longest-running travel fair in the Taiwan travel industry, where Taiwanese consumers are seeking the latest travel information and value-for-money travel deals for their international and domestic trips.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Andy U. Pagaduan
Taipei Tourism Expo 2026 22-25 May 2026
Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, Taipei City, Taiwan

The Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE) is the second biggest travel and consumer fair in Taiwan. It provides a venue for NTOs from all over the world, airlines, travel agents, hotels, and other tourism stakeholders to promote their products to the Taiwanese market.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Andy U. Pagaduan
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Taipei 2026 8-10 May 2026
Taipei Flora EXPO Dome, Taipei, Taiwan

The DRT Show is a global event and is also considered to be the largest gathering of diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists, and anyone with a passion for the underwater world. The event has met an overwhelming response as an important regional event supported by top-level exhibitors, tourism boards, training systems, leading dive equipment manufacturers, water sport equipment manufacturers, dive resorts, marine conservation associations, and diving organizations. DRT Show 2025 Taipei highly promotes trading and export business and is the only event solely dedicated to scuba diving in Taiwan.

Target No. of Participants: 16

Andy U. Pagaduan
United Kingdom
World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026 3-5 November 2026
ExCel London

WTM London is the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. It brings together the global leisure travel community, helping drive a tourism industry valued at US$9.6 trillion.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Ramon Julian De Veyra
Go Diving Show UK 2026 28 February - 01 March 2026
NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK

GO Diving is the UK’s only dive show. The annual dive event receives more than 10,000 visitors every year allowing participants B2B opportunities with dive specialist tour operators and B2C transactions with dive enthusiasts and holiday seekers.

Ramon Julian De Veyra
United States
United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Annual Conference and Marketplace 2026 30 November - 04 December 2026
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA

A 4-day conference and business and business networking event with US tour operators with the objective of developing and promoting PH destinations and tour packages

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Jane Marielle M. Francisco
Diving Equipment and MArketing Association (DEMA) Show 2026 03-06 November 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) is a non-profit trade association for the recreational diving and snorkeling industries with more than 1,000 members worldwide and whose mission is to bring business and grow the diving industry worldwide.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Wendy A. Fajardo
Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Adventure Travel World Summit 14-17 September 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), founded in 1990, is the largest global network of adventure travel professionals committed to sustainable tourism. Every year, representatives from the adventure travel industry come together at the Adventure Travel World Summit® (ATWS) to talk shop, get inspired and enjoy a decidedly adventurous destination anywhere in the world. This Summit is for tour operators, adventure travel writers and influencers, tourism boards, gear partners, and industry partners.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Hadja Lhaiza Mycca Morgades
Email: hadja_morgades@tpb.gov.ph
American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) Travel Advisor Conference 27-29 May 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA

ASTA Travel Advisor Conference is a premier industry event that gathers travel advisors, suppliers, host agency leaders, and consortia partners to address current and emerging challenges. The conference delivers targeted education, practical business tools, and strategic insights focused on business growth, risk management, leadership development, and long-term competitiveness. It also features tailored learning sessions on market trends, technology, and best practices, while serving as a key platform for networking, collaboration, and partnership-building among industry professionals.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Jane Marielle R. Francisco
Email: jane_francisco@tpb.gov.ph
Rose Anne B. Cruz
Email: ochie_cruz@tpb.gov.ph
Travel and Adventure Show (TAS) 07 - 08 March 2026 and 21-22 March 2026
Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, USA

The Travel & Adventure Show Series has established itself as the premier consumer marketing platform in the US travel industry. Since 2004, Since 2004, this travel show series has helped over 1.1 million travelers materialize their dream vacation. It attracts roughly 35,000 to 45,000 visitors per city with over 500 exhibitors coming from national tourist organizations, airlines, hotels and resorts, travel agents, media and other tourism stakeholders.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation

Wendy A. Fajardo
Email: wendy_fajardo@tpb.gov.ph
Australia
Name of Event:
Philippine Business Mission to Australia
Date/Venue:
28-30 July 2026
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane (indicative)
Brief Description:

The PBM provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to meet up and conduct business with their counterparts in Australia.

Target No. of Participants
Sellers: 15 – 20 Philippine Companies

Buyers: 120 Australian Buyers


Project Officer:
Chelsea P. Luna
Canada
Name of Event:
The Outdoor and Adventure Show (OAS) 2026
Date/Venue:
20 - 22 February 2026 (Toronto) and 21-22 March 2026 (Calgary)
Toronto and Calgary, Canada
Brief Description:

The Outdoor and Adventure Show (OAS) is Canada’s largest outdoor adventure show, where sports and leisure industry exhibitors present their products and services.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:

Rose Anne B. Cruz
Email: ochie_cruz@tpb.gov.ph

Name of Event:
International Tourism Travel Show (ITTS) 2026
Date/Venue:
30 October-01 November 2026,
Palais des Congres, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Brief Description:

The International Tourism and Travel Show (ITTS) is a three-day consumer show attended by more than 400 exhibitors and 36,700 people who are looking for new destinations. This is an annual event where more than hundred countries are represented by their tourism offices, tour operators or travel agents and open doors to adventure and discover the world.

Target No. of Participants: 4


Project Officer:
Rose Ann B. Cruz
China
Name of Event:
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Expo Shanghai 2026
Date/Venue:
06-08 March 2026
Shanghai World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China
Brief Description:

The DRT Show is the largest gathering of diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists, and anyone with a passion for the underwater world. It is also the only dive event in Shanghai, China recognized by the Chinese government.

Target No. of Participants:  10


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Name of Event:
ITB China 2026
Date/Venue:
26-28 May 2026
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China
Brief Description:

ITB China is a 3-day travel trade fair focused on the Chinese travel industry, providing a platform for global travel suppliers to connect with the largest source market for international tourism and travel.

The B2B travel show facilitates business opportunities through pre-scheduled appointments, various networking sessions, and an engaging conference program.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Name of Event:
Diving, Resort, and Travel (DRT) Expo Beijing 2026
Date/Venue:
16-18 July 2026
China National Convention Center, Beijing, China
Brief Description:
The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Name of Event:
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Chengdu 2026
Date/Venue:
17 - 19 July 2026
West China International Expo City (WCIE), Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Brief Description:
The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.
1. Philippine booth with ten (10) private sector co-exhibitors
2. Dive product presentation and networking to be conducted onsite

Target No. of Participants: 10


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Germany
Name of Event:
Internationale Tourismus Borse (ITB) Berlin 2026
Date/Venue:
03-05 March 2026
Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Brief Description:

ITB Berlin consistently ranks among the planet’s premier business to business (B2B) travel events attracting thousands of exhibitors and participants. As a hub for tourism professionals, it provides a unique platform to explore the latest trends, challenges and innovations in the travel sector.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Ramon Julian De Veyra
Hong Kong
Name of Event:
ITE Hong Kong 2026
Date/Venue:
June 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brief Description:

ITE is the biggest and longest running travel trade and consumer fair dedicated fully to outbound travel in Hong Kong, SAR and Greater Bay Area. Its first one and a half days are devoted to travel trade visitors and business-to-business meetings, while the remaining two and a half days will be for consumers.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Trixia D. Medina
Name of Event:
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Hong Kong with Dive Presentation
Date/Venue:
11-13 December 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Brief Description:

The Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show is the largest B2B and B2C platform and dive expo in Asia Pacific with exhibitors from the NTOs, diving equipment manufacturers/ distributors, diving training agencies, dive centers, resorts/ liveaboards.

Target No. of Participants:  15


Project Officer:
Trixia D. Medina
India
Name of Event:
Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026
Date/Venue:
05-07 February 2026
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
Brief Description:

The Outbound Travel Market (OTM) is the largest travel trade show in Asia and is considered as the gateway to India’s largest travel market. We are targeting 12-15 seller companies with booth activations.

Target No. of Participants: 12-15 Sellers


Project Officer:
Faye Agatha V. Mendoza-How
Japan
Name of Event:
Blue Ocean Dive Kansai
Date/Venue:
30-31 May 2026
Osaka, Japan
Brief Description:

This event is the second largest B2B/B2C dive event in Japan second to Marine Dive Fair (MDF) in Tokyo. A consumer event for dive market in West Japan.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Coryne Angela Señeres
Name of Event:
Marine Diving Fair (MDF) 2026
Date/Venue:
03-05 April 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Brief Description:

Marine Diving Fair is an annual dive show conducted since 1993 and considered among the largest dive resort and consumer fairs focused on scuba diving and travel overseas.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Hannah S. Yabyabin
Name of Event:
Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Japan 2026
Date/Venue:
03-07 August 2026
Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan
Brief Description:

The Philippine Business Mission (PBM) is one of the institutional projects of the DOT and the TPB which has been instrumental in the expansion and strengthening of Philippine-Japan relations in the area of travel and tourism for many years.

The PBM is an annual travel trade event that provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to conduct B2B meetings with Japanese counterparts.

Target No. of Participants:
Sellers: 30-40 Philippine Companies

Buyers: 80-100 (Osaka and Tokyo) and 20-30 (Nagoya)


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Email: gemma_isic@tpb.gov.ph
Name of Event:
Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) 2026
Date/Venue:
24-27 September 2026
Japan
Brief Description:

TEJ is the biggest travel fair in Japan organized jointly by the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA), Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Hannah S. Yabyabin
Malaysia
Name of Event:
Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) FAir 2026
Date/Venue:
18-20 April 2026
Malaysia
Brief Description:

The MATTA Fair is Malaysia’s premier travel extravaganza that provides global exposure and business opportunities for its exhibitors. The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) works closely with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture as well as Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), to help organize fairs, seminars, conventions, and workshops both to create public awareness of the tourism industry as well as to benefit its members.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gianna Añonuevo
Name of Event:
Malaysia Internationale Diving Expo (MIDE) 2026
Date/Venue:
05-07 June 2026
Malaysia
Brief Description:

Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) is the premier show that is designed to build a high-end exhibition platform to expand the dive market. The show is also the meeting place for dive business where decision makers meet for trade networking with industry players. Running on its 17th year expedition known as the “HOTTEST” and “COOLEST” dive show in Asia where visitors can explore the coolest dive destinations, and hear more about the underwater world from experts. The MIDE platform meets the demanding business needs of any organization.

Target No. of Participants: 8


Project Officer:
Gianna Añonuevo
Name of Event:
Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) 2026
Date/Venue:
31 July-02 August 2026
Malaysia
Brief Description:

The Malaysian International Travel Mart (MITM) Kuala Lumpur is an annual Consumer Fair organized by the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA) – National Chapter since 2001. MITM has gained recognition as one of the most sought after travel fairs for the tour operators, both local tourism organizations such as Sabah Tourism Board, Sarawak Tourism Board, and Johor Tourism Board as well as Overseas Tourism organizations such as Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Australia Tourism, Thailand Authority of Tourism, Korea Tourism who took part in the past.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gianna Añonuevo
Philippines
Name of Event:
ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2026
Date/Venue:
28-30 January 2026
Cebu
Brief Description:

The ATF is the region’s premier annual gathering of tourism ministers, national tourism organizations, and industry stakeholders from the ten ASEAN member states. Hosting ATF elevates the Philippines’ position as a leading tourism and MICE destination, showcasing its culture, attractions, and hospitality to global markets. It drives business opportunities through TRAVEX, connecting local sellers with international buyers and investors.

Target No. of Participants:
350 foreign buyers

100 international and local media

80-100 Philippine seller companies


Project Officer:
TRAVEX: Marivic M. Sevilla
Socials: Maria Carla Remedios E. Miranda
Buyers Program: Arnold T. Gonzales
Name of Event:
33rd Travel Tour Expo
Date/Venue:
06-08 February 2026
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Brief Description:

Supported and participated in by the TPB, the annual flagship event of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) features some of the country’s most attractive established and emerging destinations, as well as products and services of tour operators, hotels, resorts, airlines and other allied and auxiliary services in the global tourism market.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:

Domestic Promotions Department

Name of Event:
17th Regional Travel Fair
Date/Venue:
14-17 May 2026
Cordillera
Brief Description:

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has been conducting the series of Regional Travel Fairs (RTFs) since 2018. The RTF is a platform that aggressively promotes and sells domestic tour packages and showcases the best regional tourism products and services.

RTF features a whole day Business-to-Business (B2B) session participated in by registered Sellers and Buyers and a two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) onsite selling to the public/consumer of discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodation, and other tourism-related products and services being offered by the regions.

A post tour for the buyers/sellers/exhibitors is also part of the program, in order for participants to be updated on the new destination circuits offered by the host regions.

Furthermore, RTF highlights and features local artisans particularly the Philippine Weaves. This promotes local products and sustains the community-based tourism enterprises in the regions.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:

Domestic Promotions Department

Name of Event:
Philippine – China Travel Exchange
Date/Venue:
23-28 June 2026
Philippines
Brief Description:

The Philippine-China Travel Exchange will provide Chinese travel agents with in-depth knowledge about the Philippine destinations and tourism resources to be able to create new tour products for the Philippines.

Target No. of Participants:  No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Name of Event:
18th Regional Travel Fair
Date/Venue:
13-16 August 2026
BARMM
Brief Description:

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) has been conducting the series of Regional Travel Fairs (RTFs) since 2018. The RTF is a platform that aggressively promotes and sells domestic tour packages and showcases the best regional tourism products and services.

RTF features a whole day Business-to-Business (B2B) session participated in by registered Sellers and Buyers and a two-day Business-to-Consumer (B2C) onsite selling to the public/consumer of discounted domestic tour packages, airline tickets, accommodation, and other tourism-related products and services being offered by the regions.

A post tour for the buyers/sellers/exhibitors is also part of the program, in order for participants to be updated on the new destination circuits offered by the host regions.

Furthermore, RTF highlights and features local artisans particularly the Philippine Weaves. This promotes local products and sustains the community-based tourism enterprises in the regions.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:

Domestic Promotions Department

Name of Event:
37th Philippine Travel Mart
Date/Venue:
04-06 September 2026
SMX Convention Center, Pasay City
Brief Description:

Launched by the DOT 37 years ago, the Philippine Travel Mart(PTM) began as a showcase of local destinations for international travel trade buyers through PHITEX. It has since evolved into the country’s longest-running and most dynamic travel trade sale and exhibition, now featuring onsite promos, new offerings, and broader public access.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:

Domestic Promotions Department

Name of Event:
Philippine Travel Exchange 2026
Date/Venue:
07 - 14 September 2026
Philippines
Brief Description:

PHITEX stands as the country’s foremost government-organized travel trade event, with a legacy dating back to its establishment in 1996. The event attracts esteemed qualified buyers from around the globe, affording them the opportunity to engage in meaningful table-top business appointments with distinguished Philippine sellers. Moreover, it enables participants to experience the allure of various Philippine tourism destinations through pre- and post-event tours, all with the overarching goal of bolstering tourist arrivals in our country.

Target No. of Participants:
Sellers: 80-100 Companies

Buyers: 80 International Buyers


Project Officer:
Singapore
Name of Event:
Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) 2026
Date/Venue:
10-12 April 2026
Suntec Convention and Exhibition Center, Singapore
Brief Description:

ADEX has been the largest, and longest-running dive expo in Asia, thus becoming one of the “must-attend” events in the industry. Since its handover to the Underwater360 (UW360) group in late 2009, ADEX has seen significant growth and expansion in size and variety in Singapore, China, and its recent addition, India.

Target No. of Participants: 9


Project Officer:
Billy John Casabuena
Name of Event:
International Tourismus Borse (ITB) Asia
Date/Venue:
21-23 October 2026
Sands Expo and Convention Center, Singapore
Brief Description:

ITB Asia, Asia’s leading travel trade show, is an annually held B2B trade show and convention for the travel industry. It is designed to be the primary event for the Asia Pacific travel industry, much like its parent event – ITB Berlin. The event features thousands of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. This is organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd.


Project Officer:
Billy John Casabuena
South Korea
Name of Event:
Korean Underwater Sports Expo (KUSPO) 2026
Date/Venue:
26 - 29 March 2026
COEX Hall C, Seoul, South Korea
Brief Description:

KUSPO is South Korea’s largest Underwater Sports Expo and takes place in conjunction with the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX). The KUSPO show is incorporated with the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Show (SPOEX) and is a major highlight on the global scuba diving calendar.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Coryne Angela Señeres
Name of Event:
Seoul International Tourism Industry Fair (SITIF)
Date/Venue:
04-07 June 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Brief Description:

SITIF is a premier event for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This vibrant fair brings together a diverse array of exhibitors from around the globe, offering insights into the latest travel trends, destinations, and innovations in the tourism sector. Attendees can explore interactive exhibits, attend informative seminars, and connect with leading travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism boards.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Mark Nicole Evangelista
Name of Event:
Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Korea 2026
Date/Venue:
22-24 July 2026
Seoul and Busan, South Korea
Brief Description:
The Philippine Business Mission (PBM) is one of the institutional projects of the DOT and the TPB which has been instrumental in the expansion and strengthening of Philippine-Korea relations in the area of travel and tourism for many years.
The PBM is an annual travel trade event that provides a platform for suppliers of Philippine tourism products to conduct B2B meetings with Korea counterparts.

Target No. of Participants:

Sellers: 30 Philippine Companies
Buyers: 70-80 Korean Buyers

Project Officer:
Coryne Angela Señeres
Name of Event:
Korea Travel Show (KTS)
Date/Venue:
4th Quarter 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Brief Description:
Korea Travel Show is a travel fair visited by 100,000 potential travelers and industry insiders. Held in COEX Mall Exhibition Hall, one of the biggest convention centers in Seoul, South Korea, this fair serves as an essential networking venue where consumers preview and book upcoming travel trends and destinations while stakeholders promote various travel products and services, understand traveler’s reactions, and secure new travel demand.
Compared to other travel fairs in Korea, this travel show has a direct sale system, allowing properties to sell their products directly at their booths. Last year, the travel show attracted 99,054 visitors, with 50% actual bookings and purchase of domestic and international packages, including package tours, air tickets, and accommodations.

Project Officer:
Coryne Angela Señeres
Name of Event:
Blue Ocean Dive Kansai
Date/Venue:
4th Quarter 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Brief Description:

Korea Travel Show is a travel fair visited by 100,000 potential travelers and industry insiders. Held in COEX Mall Exhibition Hall, one of the biggest convention centers in Seoul, South Korea, this fair serves as an essential networking venue where consumers preview and book upcoming travel trends and destinations while stakeholders promote various travel products and services, understand traveler’s reactions, and secure new travel demand.

Compared to other travel fairs in Korea, this travel show has a direct sale system, allowing properties to sell their products directly at their booths. Last year, the travel show attracted 99,054 visitors, with 50% actual bookings and purchase of domestic and international packages, including package tours, air tickets, and accommodations.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Gemma Aileen S. Isic
Email: gemma_isic@tpb.gov.ph
Taiwan
Name of Event:
Diving, Resort and Travel (DRT) Show Taipei 2026
Date/Venue:
8-10 May 2026
Taipei Flora EXPO Dome, Taipei, Taiwan
Brief Description:

The DRT Show is a global event and is also considered to be the largest gathering of diving enthusiasts, marine conservationists, and anyone with a passion for the underwater world. The event has met an overwhelming response as an important regional event supported by top-level exhibitors, tourism boards, training systems, leading dive equipment manufacturers, water sport equipment manufacturers, dive resorts, marine conservation associations, and diving organizations. DRT Show 2025 Taipei highly promotes trading and export business and is the only event solely dedicated to scuba diving in Taiwan.

Target No. of Participants: 16


Project Officer:
Andy U. Pagaduan
Name of Event:
Taipei Tourism Expo 2026
Date/Venue:
22-25 May 2026
Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, Taipei City, Taiwan
Brief Description:

The Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE) is the second biggest travel and consumer fair in Taiwan. It provides a venue for NTOs from all over the world, airlines, travel agents, hotels, and other tourism stakeholders to promote their products to the Taiwanese market.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Andy U. Pagaduan
Name of Event:
Taipei International Travel Fair 2026
Date/Venue:
6-9 November 2026
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Taiwan
Brief Description:

The Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) is Taiwan’s annual and premier travel fair, as well as one of the largest in Asia and the Pacific. This year, the Taipei ITF will be held on November 1–4, 2024, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The Taipei ITF is the most highly anticipated and longest-running travel fair in the Taiwan travel industry, where Taiwanese consumers are seeking the latest travel information and value-for-money travel deals for their international and domestic trips.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Andy U. Pagaduan
United Kingdom
Name of Event:
Go Diving Show UK 2026
Date/Venue:
28 February - 01 March 2026
NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UK
Brief Description:

GO Diving is the UK’s only dive show. The annual dive event receives more than 10,000 visitors every year allowing participants B2B opportunities with dive specialist tour operators and B2C transactions with dive enthusiasts and holiday seekers.


Project Officer:
Ramon Julian De Veyra
Name of Event:
World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026
Date/Venue:
3-5 November 2026
ExCel London
Brief Description:

WTM London is the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. It brings together the global leisure travel community, helping drive a tourism industry valued at US$9.6 trillion.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Ramon Julian De Veyra
United States
Name of Event:
Travel and Adventure Show (TAS)
Date/Venue:
07 - 08 March 2026 and 21-22 March 2026
Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Description:

The Travel & Adventure Show Series has established itself as the premier consumer marketing platform in the US travel industry. Since 2004, Since 2004, this travel show series has helped over 1.1 million travelers materialize their dream vacation. It attracts roughly 35,000 to 45,000 visitors per city with over 500 exhibitors coming from national tourist organizations, airlines, hotels and resorts, travel agents, media and other tourism stakeholders.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Wendy A. Fajardo
Email: wendy_fajardo@tpb.gov.ph
Name of Event:
American Society of Travel Advisors’ (ASTA) Travel Advisor Conference
Date/Venue:
27-29 May 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, California, USA
Brief Description:

ASTA Travel Advisor Conference is a premier industry event that gathers travel advisors, suppliers, host agency leaders, and consortia partners to address current and emerging challenges. The conference delivers targeted education, practical business tools, and strategic insights focused on business growth, risk management, leadership development, and long-term competitiveness. It also features tailored learning sessions on market trends, technology, and best practices, while serving as a key platform for networking, collaboration, and partnership-building among industry professionals.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Jane Marielle R. Francisco
Email: jane_francisco@tpb.gov.ph
Rose Anne B. Cruz
Email: ochie_cruz@tpb.gov.ph
Name of Event:
Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) Adventure Travel World Summit
Date/Venue:
14-17 September 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Brief Description:

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), founded in 1990, is the largest global network of adventure travel professionals committed to sustainable tourism. Every year, representatives from the adventure travel industry come together at the Adventure Travel World Summit® (ATWS) to talk shop, get inspired and enjoy a decidedly adventurous destination anywhere in the world. This Summit is for tour operators, adventure travel writers and influencers, tourism boards, gear partners, and industry partners.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Hadja Lhaiza Mycca Morgades
Email: hadja_morgades@tpb.gov.ph
Name of Event:
Diving Equipment and MArketing Association (DEMA) Show 2026
Date/Venue:
03-06 November 2026
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Brief Description:

The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) is a non-profit trade association for the recreational diving and snorkeling industries with more than 1,000 members worldwide and whose mission is to bring business and grow the diving industry worldwide.

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Wendy A. Fajardo
Name of Event:
United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) Annual Conference and Marketplace 2026
Date/Venue:
30 November - 04 December 2026
San Francisco Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA
Brief Description:

A 4-day conference and business and business networking event with US tour operators with the objective of developing and promoting PH destinations and tour packages

Target No. of Participants: No private sector participation


Project Officer:
Jane Marielle M. Francisco