Filipino travelers can start planning their next adventure as the Travel Sale Expo 2026 returns for its fourth edition this October. The three-day event will take place from October 2 to 4, 2026, at SM Megamall, bringing together travel deals, destinations, tourism organizations, entertainment, and interactive experiences.

4th Travel Sale Expo

Carrying the theme “Where Travel Dreams Come Alive,” the expo aims to connect travelers with airlines, hotels, resorts, tourism offices, embassies, travel companies, and other businesses offering products and services for their next trip.

Organizers expect around 50,000 visitors throughout the three-day event, highlighting the growing interest in travel among Filipino consumers.

Travelers can browse booths featuring special offers and travel essentials, with participating exhibitors offering discounts of up to 75% on selected products and packages.

The event also comes at a timely period for holiday planning. Travelers can use the expo to find family vacations, weekend getaways, international trips, and travel experiences that also make great gifts for loved ones.

According to Michelle Taylan, Travel Sale Expo Chairman and President of the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA), the event aims to create opportunities for both travelers and businesses and to encourage more Filipinos to travel.

Tourism and Travel Leaders Join Travel Sale Expo Press Conference

The organizers formally introduced the Travel Sale Expo 2026 to members of the media during a press conference on September 17 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Makati.

The event brought together representatives from government agencies, diplomatic missions, tourism organizations, airlines, travel companies, financial institutions, and other tourism industry stakeholders.

Among the speakers were H.E. Malik Melvin Castelino, Ambassador of Malaysia; Mohd Faizal Sharip, Tourism Attaché of Tourism Malaysia; and Madam Victorina Hesti Dewayani, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Indonesia.

The panel also featured Ferdinand Jose Q. Bagcal, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Tourism.

Travel industry representatives included Claude Angco, Manager for Passenger Services at Starlux Airlines; Marvin Noel D. Cui, Director for Corporate Affairs at Sunlight Air; Chereylyn Mae “Pheng” P. Umlas, Business Development Manager at Sunlight Air; and Philip Gejon, Sales Manager at the Guam Visitors Bureau.

Also joining the discussion were Denise G. Sevilla, Administrative Officer of the Malay Tourism Office; Amabelle Nucom, Head of Usage, Partnership and Communications Management of Metrobank; and Michelle G. Taylan, President and Chairperson of GTBA-ONEKLIK.

The discussions focused on collaboration across the tourism industry and how events such as the Travel Sale Expo can connect travelers with destinations, travel providers, tourism organizations, and businesses.

More Than Travel Deals

Travel Sale Expo 2026 goes beyond discounted flights and hotel packages. Organizers are preparing a lineup of entertainment and interactive activities throughout the three-day event.

Visitors can expect contests, performances, raffles, freebies, and other activities designed to make the expo an engaging experience for travelers of different ages.

Among the scheduled activities are an F4 Contest, cosplay, interpretive dance performances, and a travel vlogger challenge.

The event also gives participating tourism organizations and businesses an opportunity to showcase destinations through food, cultural presentations, entertainment, and other experiences.

A dedicated Halal Pavilion from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will also be part of the expo. The pavilion will highlight Halal-friendly products, services, and travel-related offerings.

Metrobank to Offer Special Payment Promotions

Planning and paying for travel purchases will also be part of the Travel Sale Expo experience.

Metrobank, the event’s official bank partner, will offer special payment promotions to qualified customers during the expo.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are also supporting the event, reinforcing its role as a platform for consumers, tourism businesses, and industry stakeholders to connect.

Travelers can also register online to access a three-day pass to the Travel Sale Expo.

For Filipino travelers planning their next vacation, the expo offers an opportunity to compare travel offers, discover new destinations, meet tourism representatives, and explore travel-related products all in one place.

Travel Sale Expo 2026 Event Details

Event: Travel Sale Expo 2026
Date: October 2 to 4, 2026
Venue: SM Megamall
Theme: Where Travel Dreams Come Alive
Organizers: Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and ONEKLIK Events
Major Sponsor and Partner: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Official Bank Partner: Metrobank

Online Registration and Updates:
Travel Sale Expo 2026 Registration

Official Facebook Page:
ONEKLIK Events on Facebook

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, looking for an international getaway, searching for travel gifts, or simply exploring ideas for your next trip, Travel Sale Expo 2026 brings destinations, deals, and travel experiences together at SM Megamall this October.

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