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The Philippines is poised to make waves at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, held from May 6th to 9th, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This premier travel and tourism event presents a golden opportunity for the Philippines to showcase its breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultural experiences, and innovative tourism initiatives to a global audience, particularly the booming travel market of the Middle East. Philippines Makes a Splash A Renewed Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability Under the theme "Empowering Innovation – Transforming Travel through Entrepreneurship," the Philippines will demonstrate its dedication to pushing the boundaries of tourism. Attendees can expect to see the country leveraging cutting-edge solutions such as: Contactless Engagement Devices: Interactive tools will provide a safe and convenient way for visitors to explore the Philippines' tourism offerings. Prominent Exhibitor Portal Presence: Strategic advertising within the ATM online platform will ensure maximum visibility for the Philippines' tourism attractions and experiences. Travel Philippines App Promotion: The official tourism app will be prominently featured, offering visitors a user-friendly platform to plan their dream Philippine vacation. By embracing innovation and sustainability, the Philippines aims to solidify its position as a leading tourist destination at the forefront of responsible travel practices. Expanding Presence, Targeting Growth Building on the success of previous participation, the Philippines is amplifying its presence at ATM 2024. Here's what to expect: Larger Booth Space: The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines has secured a 90-square-meter booth, providing ample space to showcase the country's diverse tourism offerings. Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with 16 leading seller companies, including hotels, tour operators, and destination management companies (DMCs), will ensure a comprehensive representation of the Philippine tourism industry. Targeted Audience: Marketing efforts will focus on attracting visitors from the Middle East, particularly the affluent markets of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries. With this strategic approach, the Philippines aims to capitalize on the growing demand for international travel within the Middle East and establish itself as a top-of-mind Asian destination for discerning travelers. A Quote from the TPB Chief Operating Officer: Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, TPB's Chief Operating Officer, emphasizes the significance of the Middle Eastern market: This statement underscores the Philippines' commitment to fostering stronger ties with the Middle East travel industry and attracting a new wave of visitors eager to explore the country's unique charm. A High-level delegation Spearheads the Mission Leading the Philippine delegation is a team of distinguished individuals representing various government and tourism sectors. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary: Maria Christina Garcia Frasco will spearhead the delegation, highlighting the government's commitment to tourism development. Undersecretary and Assistant Secretaries: Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakr, Verna Buensuceso, and Rica Bueno will provide support and expertise. TPB Chief Operating Officer: Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles will represent the Tourism Promotions Board. Select Members from the House of Representatives: Their presence demonstrates the government's unified approach to promoting Philippine tourism. This high-level delegation underscores the importance the Philippines places on its participation in ATM 2024 and its dedication to establishing strong partnerships within the global travel industry. A Powerhouse Collaboration: Showcasing the Best of the Philippines The Philippine booth at ATM 2024 will be a vibrant hub showcasing the country's diverse tourism offerings through partnerships with 16 private sector co-exhibitors. These companies represent a broad spectrum of the Philippine tourism industry, including: Hotels: Annset Holidays, Inc., Bellevue Hotel, El Nido Resorts, The Farm at San Benito, Lalaguna Villas Luxury Dive Resort and Spa, Lihim Resorts, El Nido by Araw Hospitality Group, The Manila Hotel, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, and Okada Manila. Tour Operators: Ark Travel Express, Biyaheko.ph, Boracay Adventures Travel N Tours, CTph Tours, and Rajah Travel Corporation. Destination Management Companies (DMCs): VIA Philippines Travel Corporation, and Atmosphere Resorts and Spa.

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The Inaugural Manila Food and Wine Festival Kicks Off at The Westin Manila

Inspired by the success of the Cebu Food and Wine Festival which held its third annual edition last June, Our Awesome Planet, Resto PH, and the Department of Tourism launched the inaugural Manila Food and Wine Festival last July 14, 2023 at the Grand Ballroom of The Westin Manila.

The Hungry Kat was invited to join this annual event that will draw food and wine enthusiasts from across the country to celebrate the finest that Metro Manila and the NCR region has to offer. The two-week event will run from July 14 to 27, 2023 across several restaurants and hotels in Manila showcasing the exciting works of talented celebrity chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary icons.

The inaugural Manila Food and Wine Festival is a gastronomic tourism celebration presented by the Department of Tourism that is also co-presented by Shangri-La Plaza, Discovery Primea, and Admiral Hotel Manila. Guests arrived at The Westin Manila Grand Ballroom for a night of exquisite food and wine selections from some of the country's best establishments.

Joining the grand launch were special celebrity chefs, guest merchants and innovators from the food and beverage industry. Among those we spotted were Chef Sau Del Rosario, Chef Chelle Gonzales, Chef Kalen Chan, and more.

The host for the evening was none other than Manila Food and Wine Festival founder and organizer Spanky Enriquez who envisioned this annual event to promote food tourism in the country.

Our Awesome Planet founder Anton Diaz gave an opening speech to welcome all the guests to the Manila Food and Wine Festival which aims to establish Manila and The Philippines as the newest culinary capital in Asia. Their goal is to showcase the best of the Philippines' food and wine, hotels and restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs, and fuel the fire of innovation to elevate our Filipino food culture to the world. From July 14 to July 27, food lovers and wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a gastronomic journey that showcases the country's vibrant food culture.

DOT OIC-Undersecretary for Tourism Development Verna Buensuceso said that the Manila Food and Wine Festival also aligns with the Department of Tourism's thrust to equalize opportunities across various areas of the country. She said that this project will really boost interest in food and gastronomy tourism. A plethora of exciting activities await festival-goers, including the festival bazaar at the Shangri-La Plaza Grand Atrium which ran last weekend, together with a series of chef collaborations in the best restaurants in Antipolo, Tagaytay, and Manila, a Makati pub crawl, a food stamping program, and the gala dinner finale.

One of these special events is the Gen Tsi, part of the Elements of Flavor series at Discovery Primea. Executive Chef Luis Chikiamco's passion for modern Asian fare stems from his extensive culinary experience from around the world. Together with Chef Sharwin Tee, who is known for his twists on Chinese-Filipino dishes, and Croissant Lady Donatella Chua, who creates playful pastry creations, they crafted a menu inspired by local dining scene favorites to highlight reminiscent flavors influenced by the Tsinoy culture. To elevate this gastronomic evening, Liquido Maestro Kalel Demetrio, an acclaimed mixologist of innovative concoctions, curated a selection of specialty cocktails to pair with the dishes. You can learn more about this exciting dinner happening on July 20, 2023 offered at P4,000++ per person at bit.ly/GenTsiAtFlame. You can also book your seats by calling 7955-8888.

The two week festival ends with a bang at the Manila Iconic at Admiral Hotel Manila - MGallery. The Manila Food and Wine Festival presents an exceptional dinner event with great food, wine, and entertainment at The Admiral Club, Admiral Hotel’s unique rooftop dining destination. Chef Sau Del Rosario, with special guest Chef Tatung Sarthou, will be preparing an indulgent 8-course Filipino menu, honoring the culinary icons of the country: Engracia “Aling Asiang” Reyes, Nora Daza, and Larry J. Cruz. The dishes will be highlighted by the dessert creations of Admiral Hotel Manila's own Executive Pastry Chef, Christian Monera. Manila Iconic will be held on July 27, 2023. You can book your seats now at P7,000 nett.

The grand launch of the Manila Food and Wine Festival continued with guests sampling the many food and beverage options on display at the Westin Manila Grand Ballroom.

Destileria Limtuaco brought out its cocktail menu that included their Manille Basil Smash, a combination of Empire London Dry Gin, Manille Liqueur de Calamansi, lemon juice, and basil syrup. Another popular cocktail was the Mango Rind Punch using Old Captain Rum and Paradise Mango Rum liqueur.

Luisita Rum also offered their specialty Luisita Oro straight, on the rocks, or as a unique cocktail that included coconut juice and nata de coco.

Other wines and beers were also available for guests to sample including Pilsner Urquell, Caymus Vineyard wines, and more.

The mooncake season is fast approaching so The Hungry Chef, who makes one of the country's best home-based mooncakes, gave samples for guests to enjoy.

The Westin Manila also brought out its special dishes and everyone lined up to try these creations. The Banana Couture is a unique appetizer that deceptively looks like an ordinary banana but is actually not! It's a banana pudding with a coconut and white chocolate glaze shell that you have to see to believe.

We were also shown The Art of Kinilaw which uses sustainable tuna, coconut and cane vinegar glaze, cilantro aioli, and chili pearls. This is a more flavorful and colorful version of the kinilaw we know.

Next is the Cavingero, a crispy lechon belly tacos with watermelon rind atchara and roasted garlic sauce. These bite-sized canapes really made us hungry for more.

The main courses were also impressive. The Chicken Tinola Paella Overload is a delightful deconstructed rendition of the classic Filipino favorite with crispy chicken skin and chili garlic crumbs on top of paella rice. This is a complete meal on its own!

The highlight of the night was the carving station featuring Kurobuta Lechon and other meaty dishes from Esguerra Kurobuta. Aside from the very crispy lechon skin and tender lechon meat using Bershire black pigs, they also had roast pork, roast chicken, and delicious baby back ribs.

For desserts, Karabella Dairy and Destileria Limtuaco had a collaboration that showcased their spiked gelatos like the Intramuros Liqueur de Cacao Gelato, Manille Liqueur de Calamnsi Gelato, and the Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur Gelato.

Another surprising item that evening was the Pork Sisig Donut Bites from Westin Manila. These look like ordinary glazed donuts on the outside but are actually filled with savory sisig on the inside. It also comes with calamansi and chicharon crumble, so I'm not really sure if this counts as a dessert or an appetizer.

Macarons Macarons offered its premium French macaron variants like the Queso de Bola Macarons, Macapuno Macarons, Milo French Macarons, and even Chili Macarons.

There's always room for more ice cream so the Philippine Fruit Dessert Trio from Sebastian's Ice Cream was also a wonderful treat. The first item is a Lanzones Sorbet made with duco lanzones and garnished with fresh mint. At the back is the Dalandan Ice Cream made with fresh dalandan and garnished with candied dalandan peel. Lastly, the one in the middle is the Avocado Tres Leches using avocado ice cream made with avocado layered on tres leches cake soaked in condensed evaporated milk. Congratulations to the entire team of the Manila Food and Wine Festival for a successful launch. Visit their Facebook page to know more about the other exciting events in store for the next two weeks.

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My feature article on 1st Bicol Tourism Expo published at Bicol Mail

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DOT launched Treasures of SOX (SOCCSKSARGEN)

Philippines has been an archipelago of awesome islands and natural resources. But with all the social media posts and IG-worthy pics we usually see, there's many things about out 7641 islands that you don't see yet.

If you wish to know more about this cool islands, here's a treat for you. As Department of Tourism - Region 12 (DOT-12) entitled Treasures of SOX: A Travel and Trade Expo Year 4. It aims to bring this part of Central Mindanao closer to metro manila and nearby areas. The expo run last April 25-28 2019 at the atrium of Robinson's Place Manila.

One of those wonder islands are found in Central Mindanao: SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City) or also called REGION X11.

Exhibitions by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Agricultural Training Institute, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources went to show their best booths during the event. Attendees went amazed by the learnings and cool insights like regional business and investment forums, a fashion show featuring indigenous materials, and various cultural presentations.

Aside from these, visitors were able to see the and bought different delicacies and various fresh and processed food products, wearable bags, textiles (such as T'boli t'nalak from Lake Sebu, South Cotabato), accessories, handicrafts, and other products made from indigenous materials.

For more fun travel goals, they also have the booth where visitors can purchase region 12 tour packages if you wish to visit the awesome destinations of Central Mindanao: SOCCSKSARGEN. These tour packages are consists of different tourism attraction and activities where you can experience the best of what Central Mindanao has to offer. It consist of 3 days-2 nights hotel stay, workshops and creative activities, sport adventures, and foodtrips.

On line with that, DOT-12 is also set to unveil a new tourism product at Treasures of SOX - a VIP Card that tourists can use to avail of freebies, and discounts from Regional Tourism Council-Accreditted establishments. Guests also learned more about DOT-12 newest initiative called Complete Women, a gender and development effort aimed at empowering the women workers of the tourism industry.

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CHAIRMAN’S CUP REGATTA: Breeding The Next Generation Of Filipino Sailors to Give Pride and Honor to Our Country and Will Continue Our Legacy as A Maritime Nation

Subic Bay - an excellent harbour to its geographical location and serves as the premier yacht racing destination in the Philippines and is truly a sailing haven. Regular regattas are being held in Subic Bay not just to promote its tourism but to enhance yachtsman-ship for international competitions and foster camaraderie among sailors.

It has become a playground for Grand Prix keelboats from various countries as they compete in the prestigious international regattas hosted here in our country. 

As we set course to another season of the Philippine Sailing Grand Prix, the annual Commodore’s Cup Regatta that has been attracting hundreds of top-notch sailors from all over the globe has been rebranded as “Chairman’s Cup Regatta” to commemorate the leadership that is at the helm of the agency that has played a significant role in the development of the Subic Bay Freeport and the Special Economic Zone. This event is organized by the Subic Sailing Club headed by Mr. Jun Avecilla, Chairman of the organizing committee.

The inaugural Chairman’s Cup Regatta which took place on April 25-30, 2019, few days after the awarding of the first edition of the Hong Kong to Puerto Galera Yacht Race - a classic 650nm passage to Puerto Galera that ended on April 21, Easter Sunday.

The Chairman’s Cup Regatta envisioned to breed the next generation of sailors that will give pride and honor to our country and will continue our legacy as a maritime nation. “We hope that this event will not only produce a new generation of Filipino sailors but also give honor to our rich maritime heritage,” said Zed Avecilla, Executive Director of the Subic Sailing Club.

Sailing, whether a sport or a recreational activity builds character as the skills acquired go far beyond of controlling a boat that can be applied in real life. It enhances creativity, confidence, teamwork, communication, determination, independence and performance are some of the specific character attributes nurtured through sailing.

The highlight of the Chairman’s Cup Regatta (CCR) is the FarEast 28R One-Design Race with eight boats in the division. Other Keel Boat divisions will include IRC Class 1, IRC Class 2 and Cruising Class. There will also be a Dinghy Division composed of the Optimist Class, Streaker Class and the Oz Gooze Class which took place on April 25-26, 2019. To cap off the event, there will be local and international DJs together with one of the top leading bands in the country.

This 5-day event will attract thousands of Filipino sailors and non-sailors to the most exciting and competitive world of yacht racing in the country with among the top-notch sailors around the globe. It also aims to encourage the general public to know more information about the sport as well as Philippine’s maritime industry and hopefully encourage more people to explore our maritime roots.

Special thanks to The Lighthouse Marina Resort Subic for accommodating us!

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1st Regional NAITAS Travel Show

1st Regional NAITAS Travel Show commenced last December 3-5, 2021 at Robinsons Place Naga where different stakeholders of the tourism industry came together to showcase what they have to offer as we prepare for the tourism opportunities in the Bicol region with the aim of jumpstarting and revamping tourism amid the pandemic. 

The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies(NAITAS) in partnership with the Department of Tourism Region V (DOT-V), the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines (TPBP), City Government of Naga and the Provincial Government of Camarines Sur, brought the travel show for the first time ever in Naga City, Camarines Sur to exhibit the beauty of Bicolandia highlighting tourist destinations, local products and tourism services that can be availed. 

It has been awhile since we had these kind of events since pandemic started. As a tourism graduate and former tourism professional, it was a sad state to witness how the tourism sector that once boosted our local economy, suddenly declined when pandemic broke out as it kept us more at home, limited our mobility and forced to cancel our travel plans. As we slowly recover and once again open our doors to travel and tourism, this event provided an avenue and opportunity to all the tourism stakeholders to get back on their feet promoting local travels and avail tourism services. Thus, advocating safe travels under the new normal. #BangonTurismo

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