The Travel Sale Expo 2023 had its grand opening on September 29, 2023 at the Megatrade Hall, Bldg. B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The organizer, One Klik Events has laid out a red-carpet reception for its prominent guests like Department Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Department of Tourism Undersecretary Myra Paz Abubakar; Congresswoman Ms. Michelle Singson, Mayor Frolibar Bautista of Malay, Aklan and Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos Sr.
Members of the diplomatic community were also present such as H.E. Hoang Huy Chung, Ambassador, Embassy of Vietnam; H.E. Ilan Fluss, Ambassador, Israel Ministry of Tourism; H.E Ahmed Shehabaldin Ibrahim Abdul, Ambassador of Egypt; H.E. Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Ambassador of Malaysia; H.E Shambu S. Kumaran, Ambassador of India; H.E. Agus Widjojo, Ambassador of Indonesia; H.E. Megawati Manan, Ambassador of Brunei; H. E. Ahmed Saad N.A. Al-Homidi, Ambassador of State of Qatar; H.E. Sonexay Vannaxay, Ambassador of Laos; Mr. Yoray Ofek, President, Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Mr. Hyunchong Joseph Um, President and Mr. Hyok Robert Choi, Vice President, Korean Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.
The Travel Sale Expo 2023 opened its door to the public with a full house of exhibitors, occupying Halls 1 and 2. Hosting to about 150 exhibitors representing different sectors of the travel industry like travel agencies, airlines, hotels, resorts, tour operators, cruise liners, travel insurance, travel accessory retailers among others. The event offers a variety of options for visitors who are planning their next travel in and out of the country.
Loads of cash prizes and trips to local and international destinations were given away to guests. On-the-spot gifts, gift checks, raffle prizes, and freebies were allotted to lucky visitors. Highlights of the travel fair were the various travel fares and tour packages on sale that guests can avail of during the three-day event.
