MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is set to stage Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2026, the country’s largest and longest-running travel exposition, from February 6 to 8, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
Positioned as the Philippines’ premier tourism marketplace, TTE 2026 will convene nearly 800 PTAA-accredited exhibitors spanning airlines, hotels, tour operators, destination marketing organizations, cruise lines, and travel technology providers—reinforcing its role as a key platform for both consumer engagement and trade collaboration.
Tourism continues to be a major pillar of the Philippine economy, contributing PHP 2.35 trillion, or 8.9 percent of GDP, in 2024, while supporting 6.75 million jobs nationwide. Against this backdrop, TTE 2026 underscores the sector’s recovery momentum and its expanding contribution to national growth.
“Travel is not just about leisure—it is a powerful economic engine and a connector of industries,” said Jaison P. Yang, PTAA President. “Through Travel Tour Expo 2026, we provide a platform where destinations, suppliers, and agencies can generate business, strengthen partnerships, and bring travel opportunities closer to the Filipino market.”
The three-day expo will feature local and international exhibitors across two full exhibition floors, showcasing destinations from six continents, alongside airfares, hotel offerings, and tour products exclusive to the event. Complementing the exhibition are travel talks, industry presentations, and on-ground activities designed to enhance visitor engagement.
Running in parallel is the International Travel Trade Expo (iTTE), which facilitates B2B engagement between Philippine travel agencies and overseas tourism organizations, further positioning TTE as both a consumer-driven and trade-oriented event.
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) returns as a major sponsor and partner of TTE 2026. Also supporting the event are the Department of Tourism (DOT), Tourism Promotions Board, Kaban Hotel & Casino Boracay, PLDT Enterprise, PAGCOR, and Duty Free Philippines.
Since its launch in 1993, Travel Tour Expo has consistently drawn over 100,000 visitors annually, cementing its reputation as the Philippines’ most anticipated travel and tourism event.
