The World Travel Expo (WTE), the Philippines’ premier travel and tourism showcase, is celebrating its 9th year with back-to-back events scheduled on October 17–19, 2025 at SPACE, One Ayala, Makati City, and November 14–16, 2025 at Manila Bay.
The official announcement was made during a media launch held on September 24 at SPACE, One Ayala, attended by representatives from major airlines, hotels, resorts, cruise companies, tourism agencies, and lifestyle brands.
Among the guests present were Mr. Rico Duque of GDS Int’l Travel Agency, Mr. Mon Aldrich Monacillo of Manila Prince, Ms. May Abigael Legaspi-Maguigad of Manila Hotel, Ms. Marlene Schmidt of Mandarin Bay, Mr. Jed Ernest Uytiepo of Arpan Air, Inc. Phils.–Royal Caribbean, Ms. Ashley Macalalad of PATA LPU, Ms. Irish Lyn Duque of Travel M8, Mr. Manolito Pineda of DMCI, Ms. Jane Andres of La Jolla Luxury Beach Resort, and Ms. Sheila Sun-Hernandez of Must Be Sun Retail Corp.
Event organizer Miles Caballero of AD Asia Events Group OPC thanked the partners, exhibitors, and media for their continued support.
“Looking around this room, I feel nothing but gratitude. You are here because you believe in the spirit of travel and in what the World Travel Expo stands for. Year 9 is not just about unbeatable promos—it’s about reigniting the passion for discovery, strengthening industry partnerships, and celebrating the role of travel in connecting cultures,” she said.
Visitors can look forward to exclusive airfare, hotel, and tour deals, as well as cultural showcases, raffle draws, and lifestyle booths. Participating brands will include airlines, resorts, cruise lines, and international tourism boards.
Exhibitor Sheila Sun-Hernandez of Must Be Sun Retail Corp., distributor of brands like Pacsafe, highlighted special offers such as a full three-piece luggage set for ₱7,999 and up to 40% discount on selected Pacsafe items. She also underscored the importance of collaborating with content creators to showcase travel products.
Organized by AD Asia Events Group OPC, WTE 2025 is expected to draw thousands of travelers, families, and industry stakeholders.
