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WOW Philippines E-Newsletter - August 2009

In this issue:

-Message from the Tourism Attache
-Philippine Tourism Office (Singapore) Activities
-Tourism News
-Destination of the month
-Travel Trends 2008
-Upcoming Events



Message from the Tourism Attache

Official Closure of Philippine Tourism Office in Singapore

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the closure of the Philippine Tourism Office (PTO) in Singapore. We officially close our doors at 6.00pm on 30th September 2009.

PTO Singapore serves as the ASEAN regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and our task is to promote travel and tourism to the Philippines by nationals of ASEAN countries.

DOT first established a Tourism Overseas Office in Singapore in 1984. This was closed in 1987 and opened again in 1997 with Mr. Phineas Alburo heading the office until December 2003.

I was given the honor of serving my country as Tourism Attaché beginning in January 2004. It was around this time when we moved to our current bigger and more presentable office on the 13th level of Orchard Towers.

The decision to close the office came after a careful consideration by our head office. In the last few years, we have done a sterling job in promoting our beloved country and her many wonderful attractions to our ASEAN brothers and sisters.

For the period 2003 to 2008, arrivals from the ASEAN region to the Philippines grew by an average of almost 13.4 per cent annually. During the same period, arrivals from Singapore to the Philippines increased by an average of 12 per cent annually.

In the last year (2008) alone, the number of arrivals from the ASEAN Region recorded a high of 254,000. Of these, the number of visitors from Singapore alone accounted for 100,177 arrivals.

Among the more notable achievements during this time was the launch of more aggressive marketing. To name a few –

• Our taxi ad campaign was launched in 2007 with a motorcade in the Suntec City area. Selected members of the Filipino community and the Philippine travel trade participated in the event. This was held simultaneously with the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) in Singapore.

• On other occasions we had bus wrap promotions and bus shelter ads, MRT ads, giant outdoor screen at Chevron House, as well as recent TV Media promotions, all of which greatly increased marketing visibility. 

• We embarked on more joint promotions with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Airlines and travel agent consortiums.

• Our office also established bigger and more significant participation in various travel fairs in the region led by Singapore’s NATAS, Malaysia’s MATTA, Bangkok’s International Thailand Travel Fair, Vietnam’s International Travel Exhibition, Jakarta’s Indonesia Travel Fair and the region’s premier dive show, Asia Dive Exhibition, the ASEAN Tourism Forum and ITCMA (MICE).

• We also held two spectacularly successful Country Fairs at Suntec City in 2008 and Plaza Singapura in 2009 to mark Philippine Independence Day in Singapore.  

• The good work continued into the current year. Foreign arrivals in key destinations increased by 6 per cent in the first half of 2009 despite the global financial crunch. In fact, the DOT projects 3.4 million tourist arrivals this year despite the challenges brought by the global financial crisis and Influenza A (H1N1)

(Left-Right) Virginia Baraan, Jacqueline Snyder, Pauline Lazaro. (Seated) Gerosel Siquian.

As tourism facilities and products continue to expand, DOT anticipates greater growth in tourist arrivals towards the end of 2009. This is due to the momentum generated by the rise of low cost carriers plying between Philippines and neighboring countries, and the aggressive sales blitz we have been conducting.

In the meantime, the rise of innovative tourism experiences for visitors has greatly enhanced the quality of Philippine tourism products. Substantial investments in accommodation and transportation as well as the development of new facilities and destinations will help to position Philippine tourism for the next level of growth as international markets recover from the global economic downturn.

Although there is still a lot to be accomplished, I am pleased with the achievements of this office during the tenure of my appointment. I would like to thank Her Excellency. Ambassador Minda C. Cruz and officers and staff of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore for their endless support and guidance and their assistance with the various diplomatic protocol and official business of PTO Singapore

I would also like to thank the staff of PTO Singapore for their genuine passion and tireless efforts in promoting our country. I extend my appreciation to our industry partners, our wonderful media partners, our airlines supporters such as Cebu Pacific, and in particular, Philippine Airlines through its Country Manager, Ms Joanne Sarmiento.

Special mention for our travel agent supporters especially those who have always believed in the Philippines through good or bad times, Philippine hotel and resort   operators for their relentless partnerships with us in the name of Philippine tourism.

Mabuhay!

    
Ms. Gerosel Siquian
Tourism Attache
PHILIPPINE TOURISM OFFICE



Philippine Tourism Office (Singapore) Activities

Dream Trip and M.I.C.E. Mart for Foreign Buyers

The Philippines hosted more than 100 foreign buyers from all over the world during the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) Buyer Invitational Program from 5 – 11 July 2009. The event carried the theme ‘I Travel/I Explore,’ with the Dream Trip Program and the MICE Mart as two major components.

Initiated by the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), the Dream Trip and MICE Mart are the year’s biggest travel and trade event.

The first component, the Dream Trip allowed buyers to engage in a visual, experiential and gastronomic trip of Manila, and other top Philippine tourist spots to showcase the country’s viability as a MICE destination.

M.I.C.E. buyers from all over the world were treated to the famed Filipino hospitality in the country’s newest and best destinations such as Bicol (Misibis, Albay), Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Ilocos, Marinduque (Bellarocca) and Palawan (El Nido).

The second component, the MICE Mart, was a one-on-one business session between invited foreign buyers and Philippine suppliers of MICE travel products on a pre-scheduled basis. Philippine MICE suppliers had the opportunity to introduce their services and facilities to foreign MICE buyers in the Mart held on 10 July 2009 at EDSA Shangri-la Manila. 

The MICE Mart’s three components include the MICE Market Seminars on how to tap selected M.I.C.E. Market from North America, Middle East and China; the Buyer/Seller Business Exchange where buyers met sellers based on a pre-appointment schedule; and the Travel Café Meetings - a follow up informal meetings between buyers and sellers for consultations/discussions.

Among the international buyers were incentive houses, destination management companies, association executives, meeting planners and congress/exhibition organizers from North America, Middle East, India, Asia Pacific, China, Japan, Korea and Philippines.

Participating Philippine sellers include airlines, hotels and resorts, conference and exhibition venues, destination management companies, tour operators, meeting and event planners, M.I.C.E. organizers and suppliers, M.I.C.E. destination tourism councils and other M.I.C.E. ancillary services suppliers.

The event was supported by official flag carrier, the Philippine Airlines, which flew selected foreign buyers to the Philippines and to their Dream Destinations in the Philippines.

Philippine Country Fair 2009 Sees High Turnout

About 200 invited guests and exhibitors consisting of members of the Filipino community, Singapore travel agents, airline and media representatives were present at the opening of the Philippine Country Fair (PCF 2009) on 12 June 2009.

Her Excellency Minda C. Cruz officiated at the opening ceremony accompanied by managers of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine National Bank and embassy officials. Ambassador Cruz delivered the welcome address.

Ms. Gerosel Siquian, Tourism Attaché, Philippine Tourism Office introduced the guest of honour, Mr. Lawrence Leung, assistant chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board, who gave the keynote message.

The colourful ceremony was hosted by popular media personalities RJ Rosales and Obelia Cutiongco, while the Bayanihan National Dance Company led the array of performers who entertained the guests.

Other events of the three day event included the Mutya ng Pilipinas Singapore Beauty Pageant organized by the UP Alumni Association (Singapore); the TFC Filipino Channel segment featuring Gretchen Barretto, Richard Poon, Billy Joe Crawford and several ABS-CBN stand up comedians; song and dance presentations by Filipino talents based in Singapore; and games and raffle draws sponsored by the various property and telco exhibitors. Rico Hizon, Lloyd Pagulayan and Obelia Cutiongco hosted the various segments.

The PCF, which carried the theme ‘Live Your Dreams’, was held from 12 – 14 June 2009. It is the flagship event of the 111^th Philippine Independence Day celebration. The strategic location in front of the mall, at the back of the Atrium and the entrance of Dhoby Gaut MRT Station resulted in a great deal of human traffic over three days.

The Philippine Country Fair is organized by The Philippine Embassy and the Department of Tourism in partnership with Pinoy Village magazine.

 

Tourism News

Global Nomad Presents the Philippines in Style

A unique new travel concierge service offers bespoke trips to spectacular beaches, luxury villas and private islands in The Philippines. Luxury travel specialist Global Nomad is launching a range of off-the-beaten-track bespoke tours of the Philippines, aiming to totally refresh and redefine perceptions of The Philippines as a travel destination.

Global Nomad’s Philippines tours give discerning travellers access to places and experiences that they would never be able to discover for themselves, and include visits to breathtaking beautiful private islands, and stays at the private homes of the rich and famous.

Luxurious island villas or majestic mountain getaways can also be arranged for weddings, family reunions, and other special events, with event coordinators organizing photographers, film crews, musicians, dancers, personal butlers, nannies or any other “one-of-a-kind” experiences.

These memorable ‘experiences of a lifetime’ range from dining barefoot under a full moon on an exposed sandbar, to feasting on fresh-caught fish off banana leaves in an isolated beach, or watching the sun set from the sand dunes of Ilocos, listening to schoolchildren singing welcome native songs and joining fisherfolk hauling in their nets.

A wealth of outdoor experiences for intrepid travelers include trekking, rock climbing, hiking and world-class dive sites including the famed Tubbataha Reef and the Japanese wrecks of Coron.

Destinations beyond the colourful, chaotic and mesmerizing metropolis of Manila include the untouched and remote islands of Batanes, the stunning rice terraces of Banaue, the spectacular white sand beaches and karst cliffs of Palawan, the magnificent Spanish heritage town of Vigan, plus many more.

The Global Nomad team share years of knowledge about the Philippines, allowing guests to explore destinations undiscovered by mass tourism, experience unique cultural insights, whilst enjoying stylish comfort and exceptional cuisine.

“The Philippines is an ideal place for discerning adventurers who enjoy being the first to explore something new, have a real and meaningful experience with locals and nature, and who also want to contribute something to the communities they visit,” said Global Nomad’s director of marketing, Ian Rowen.

“We customize each of our tours for small groups only, and seek out charming and unexpected locales with a strong sense of place, and we make them lavish and unforgettable. Beyond plasma TVs, our passion is creating meaningful experiences and authentic encounters with the local environment and culture,” said Global Nomad's philanthropist founder, Angelica Berrie.

Banyan Tree Resort to Rise on Diwaran Island, Coron, Palawan

Banyan Tree Resort, a big name in the resort business, plans to build a resort in the Diwaran Island, part of the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan.

Located south of Manila in Palawan Province, Isla Diwaran integrated island resort is about 20 minutes by speedboat from the town of Coron. The site is known for its azure waters, cerulean skies, magnificent limestone formations and underwater world teeming with fishes and corals.

The project is part of a joint venture agreement between Singapore-listed Banyan Tree Holdings Limited and its partner, Salvador B Zamora II of Tranzen Group. When fully developed, the integrated island resort will feature three resorts, a total of 600 keys, three award-wining spas, a marina and a town center with recreation facilities and restaurants.

The project is said to cost about US$200m in an area of 55 hectares and targeted to be ready by 2012. It is expected to provide jobs to locals, and hopes to transform the area into a tourism magnet to rival Phuket in Thailand. 

Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo officiated the ground-breaking ceremony in April this year.   

“We are delighted to have found this ecological haven to plant our first flag in the Philippines. We are confident that the Philippines will grow as an important luxury-tourist destination,” said Banyan Tree’s executive chairman, Ho Kwon Ping. 

DOT Endorses Development Projects

With greater demand for tourism services, the Department of Tourism (DoT) endorsed five development projects worth P6.323 billion in the first quarter of the year. These initiatives will generate 6,340 employment opportunities for local residents in the said tourist areas.

A US$ 200-million luxury spa and resort is also plan to be developed by Banyan Tree in a 55-hectare property in Diwaran Island of Palawan. This project will generate 8,000 direct and indirect jobs during the planning, construction and operational stages from 2009 to 2012.

In Subic, Harbor Yacht Services (HYS) Philippines will construct a restaurant and resort in a marina facility with an investment package of P 36.1 million.

On May 8, the Department of Tourism (DoT) opened to the public the country's "7,108th " island - the MTV Revelations Island on Second Life, which allows visitors to explore a virtual Philippines.

The Awesome Philippines campaign, launched in February, targets the 18- to 35-year-old market through MTV vignettes where DJs from different countries recount their experiences in the Philippines, as well as online elements such as MTV Video Widgets and a Video Remixes contest.

DoT secretary, Mr Joseph Durano, said: "Digital tools are more effective for this demographic. Our target is to engage one million visitors to the island. If we could turn just a fraction of that into arrivals, it would be a big thing."
 

New Tourism Products Take Shape

Lago del Rey

An 18-hectare man-made lake called Lago del Rey, the biggest in the country, was opened to tourists by the provincial government of Camarines Sur. Built at a cost of P20 million, this new tourist product complements the wakeboarding park set up in 2005. The facility offers family-oriented activities such as boat ride, fishing, and swimming, among others. Capping on the popularity of the CamSur Wakeboarding Camp, a P500-million Wakeboard Park will rise on a 12-hectare area in Silang, Cavite.  

Anguib Beach

Anguib beach in Sta Ana, Cagayan has started to draw foreign and domestic wind and kite surfing enthusiasts because of its unspoiled natural wealth and wider and bigger reef ideal for these sports. To promote the area, the DOT and Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) organized a windsurfing exhibition, which was attended by international and local windsurfers.

Birdwatching Tours

With increased demand for nature and wildlife adventure, the DOT and the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines have jointly developed birdwatching tours in coordination with tour operators in key destinations. The most notable bird watching sites are in Balanga Ciy, Candaba Swamp, Paitan Lake, Pantabangan Dam, Puerto Princesa, Hundred Islands National Park, Subic Bay, Olango Island and Mount Apo. The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, a leading conservation organization in the United Kingdom dispatched a fact-finding mission in May 2009 to assist the DOT and other agencies in the preservation and promotion of wetlands for wildlife habitat.

Sea Kayak Tour 

A sea kayak tour has been designed by the DOT and the LGU of Alaminos in the Hundred Islands National Park in Pangasinan. Managed by the Hundred Islands Eco-Tour Association (HIETA), a community-based organization of out-of-school youth, the package involved a half- and whole-day kayak clinic and tour of the charming islets of the Hundred Islands as well as camping experience in Bolo Beach. The HIETA was tapped by the DOT and Sun and Sea Kayaks to provide tour services during the Kayak Explore Hundred Island Summer Eco-Challenge in April 2009.

 

SEAIR offers direct flights to El Nido, Palawan

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the country’s premiere leisure airline, has started a new service between Manila and scenic El Nido, Palawan. The Manila-El Nido-Manila route flies every Sunday and Wednesday.

El Nido is located in the northernmost tip of Palawan and is part of the El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, the largest marine sanctuary in the entire Philippines. This group of islands is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers as well as beach and island-hoppers with over 30 dive sites and more than 50 beaches and hidden lagoons.

Aside from its diverse fauna, El Nido also showcases a striking geological wonder: limestone cliffs that were carved extensively from thick layers of coralline deposits.

“SEAIR is doing a unique service to the country in support of its tourism development goals.  We are committed to the mission of bringing travelers from the Philippines’ gateways to its many island destinations,” said Avelino Zapanta, president of SEAIR.

SEAIR is the country's second-oldest airline and flies to domestic destinations including Boracay, Puerto Princesa, Tablas (Romblon), Clark, Zamboanga, Jolo, Tawi-tawi. SEAIR also offers flights from Boracay and Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. 

 

MTV VJ Stars in Philippines Promo

MTV veejay, Taya Rogers, fronted several vignettes filmed to promote the Philippines to thrill-seekers and adventurous souls. The project was a collaboration between Music Television Asia (MTV Asia) - where Taya is a VJ - and Department of Tourism (DoT).

The vignettes are part of a Remix campaign on MTV Asia’s website. Rogers’ assignment was to spend an entire week in the Philippines where she spent time on comprehensive shopping trips in Manila and swimming with whale sharks in Donsol, DoT is leveraging on Roger's celebrity appeal to reach a target audience of 18 to 35-year olds.

The bubbly Rogers is a veteran of the entertainment industry, having been talent scouted when she was only 12-years-old. She is a model, actress and MTV VJ of American and Thai descent. She recalled her experiences in an interview with AsiaOne, part of which is reproduced below.

AsiaOne: What was the best moment during your trip to Philippines?

Taya Rogers: Wow, choosing a single best moment is just about impossible. However, since I'm a big nature lover, I was most taken by the beach at Boracay with its powdery white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters. The beach there is simply amazing - it's really paradise! In my opinion, Philippines could very well be Asia's Beach Capital, what with 7,107 islands, and a spectacular coastline that's home to rare and exotic sea flora and fauna, and an immense variety of marine life - I'd love to go back just to dive around all the different islands!

AsiaOne: What was the strangest thing you did?

Taya Rogers: Not the strangest, but maybe the hardest thing I had to do for the filming of the video vignette was the helicopter trip. I am a little afraid of heights so I was nervous about getting up in the helicopter... But once I was up there, I saw the most amazing things! Like the Banaue Rice Terraces, Eighth Wonder of the World, carved from the high Cordilleras over 2,000 years ago; and the majestic 1,268 Chocolate Hills of Bohol. The sights were just too awe-inspiring - I forgot my fear. After we landed, I wished the helicopter trip had been longer!

AsiaOne: What was the wildest thing you did?

Taya Rogers: Nothing wild enough for me! If you are a thrill-seeker, a nature-lover, a history fanatic - then Philippines has so much to offer you! I am definitely going back again. They've got great white water rafting spots and I would love to try a few more trips down a river! And they told me huge schools of whale sharks have been visiting the mouth of Donsol River, Sorsogon, for generations - we got to go swimming alongside the world's largest fish, over 50 feet in length and 13 tons in weight, in the wondrous waters of Donsol! Swimming with whale sharks... does it get any wilder?! It was INSANE!

AsiaOne: How is the service in Philippines i.e. at hotels, shops, airports, restaurants etc?

Taya Rogers: Filipino hospitality is well known and I must say - it's true! The Filipinos are so warm and so genuinely real! The service everywhere was just first-class. I was pleasantly surprised by how warm and hospitable everyone was. People seemed genuinely interested in knowing more about you, where you come from, etc and striking up conversation seems like a very natural habit to them. And the smiles!? I'm in love with a culture so prone to smiling :)
 

Destination of the Month

Tagum City Durian Festival

Tagum City has established itself as the durian capital of the Philippines. It is staging a two-week event, the Durian Festival, which will run from September 2 to September 16 at Tagum City Freedom Park.

 Other than offering durian to feast on, the event is expected to unfold a package of entertainment such as durian culinary arts competitions, lectures on beverage and pastry making out of durian and durian farm tours. Among others, there will be lectures on making ensaymada, durian jam, durian tarts, durian candies, durian cakes and durian coffee.

 The “Eat All You Can” of Chanee and Monthong Durian will cap the last day of the festival on September 16, but farm tours will go on even beyond the event. Tagum City currently has about 200 hectares planted with durian.

 

Travel Trends 2008

Increase in Room Capacity

Room capacity in key tourist destinations for the first quarter of 2009 expanded with the opening of new hotels and resorts even in the midst of global economic downturn. For the period January to March 2009, a total of 1,231 additional rooms were opened with an aggregate cost of P8.016 billion.

The opening of the P3.18 billion Imperial Palace Water Park, Resort and Spa added 616 rooms, increasing the room supply in Cebu by 4 per cent to 14,792. 

The San Remigio Beach Club in the northern part of Cebu also opened its new facilities during the first quarter. With P8.5 million in investments, the resort has built a convention facility to capture the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) of both international and domestic markets.

Shangri-la’s Boracay Resort and Spa, a high-end 217-room resort in Boracay Island, opened just in time for the influx of tourists on vacation and long holidays. 

Seven locators investing in 28 cluster villas for a total cost of P 761.9 million in the Amanpulo Tourism Enterprise Zone in Palawan also began their operation during the first quarter.

In Metro Manila, the opening of the Legend International’s Park, bed and breakfast hotel, Eurotel Hotel branch in Makati, and the expansion of Oakwood Serviced Residences increased the total room supply by 320.

By year-end, an additional 2,315 rooms becomes operational in the following destinations:

• Metro Manila: Manila Ocean Park (120 rooms), The Picasso Serviced Residences (136 rooms), Newport Marriott Hotel (342 rooms), and Maxims Hotel (178 rooms)
• Cebu: Radisson Hotel (400 rooms)
• Boracay: Crowne Regency (449), Phonex Hotel (130 rooms), Boracay Regency Lagoon (120 rooms), Seven Stones (100 rooms), Grand Water (100 rooms)
• Puerto Princesa: Microtel Inns and Suites (50 rooms)
• Tagaytay: Summer Ridge (108 rooms)
• Albay: Discovery Bay Misibis (82 rooms)

Tourism Increases in Key Destinations

Tourist arrivals in top destinations of the country during the first quarter of 2009 grew by 10.33 % for a total of 1.3 million. Cebu attracted the biggest volume of visitors with a share of 32% followed by Boracay (12%), Davao City (11.9%), Camarines Sur (11%), Zambales (7%), and Bohol (5%).

Cebu was the most frequently visited destination by foreign tourists with 184,790 arrivals followed by Boracay (63,903), Zambales (25,252), Camarines Sur (24,976), and Bohol (24,350).

Domestic tourist arrivals to Puerto Princesa City and Coron in Palawan posted a record-breaking growth of 392% as more flights were mounted to these destinations from Manila, Cebu, and Caticlan as well as Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.

Likewise, local visitors flocked to Camarines Sur for wakeboarding, Surigao del Sur, Sorsogon (Donsol) for whale shark interaction, Zambales (Subic) for recreation, Ilocos Norte and La Union for sightseeing and beach holiday resulting in double digit gains in these destinations.

Overall, the volume of domestic tourists visiting key destinations grew faster at 13% while foreign arrivals recorded a 4% hike in the first quarter.


Upcoming Events

Bigger, Better PHITEX 2009

The Philippines is set to stage the biggest ever Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) this year at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila on 2 - 4 September 2009. The business to business oriented travel fair in the Philippines will showcase the very latest and best tourism products and services in the country to over 200 foreign buyers.

PHITEX provides a unique venue for buyers from all over the world to meet with Philippine sellers, and be introduced to a whole range of leisure and adventure activities, including resort holiday breaks, diving, glamping (camping luxury-style), birdwatching, spa and wellness, trekking and golf.

It takes place over a period of two days and is followed by specially designed post tour programmes and site inspection visits to some of the country’s top tourist destinations.

The Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) on 3 September is considered the most important component of PHITEX. These business sessions will provide participants an opportunity to establish rapport and negotiate deals and arrangements with their counterparts. A total of 28 pre-scheduled appointments will be given each delegate for the table top discussions.

Buyers will be hosted to an experiential program organized by the DOT Marketing Team. The familiarization tour for buyers is an integral part of PHITEX an introduction to a whole range of leisure and adventure activities. More importantly they would experience first-hand the famed warmth of the Philippines people.

PHITEX is organized and supported by Philippine Tour Operators Association  (PHILTOA), Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) and Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Further details are available at the www.okspinoy.com/phitex

Philippines Exhibitors at NATAS Holidays 2009 Fair 

Singapore’s largest consumer travel fair, NATAS Holidays 2009 is back with the theme, “Follow your heart!”

DoT Philippines welcomes you to the Philippines pavilion at booth number 4H33. DOT expects increased attendance and sales from pent-up demand, according to Ms. Gerosel A Siquian, Tourism Attaché of the Philippine Department of Tourism, Singapore office. Consumers are expected to take advantage of the great deals and special bargains now that initial fears of the H1N1 pandemic begin to recede.

Participating at the pavilion will be representatives from the following:  

• Crown Regency Hotel & Resorts

• Fuego Hotels & Properties

• Happy Sun Travel & Tours

• Manila Hotel

• Shroff International Travel Care, Inc. 

Singapore’s largest travel fair NATAS Holidays 2009 will be held from 28-30 August 2009 at the Singapore Expo, Halls 4 and 5.