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Participation of Buyers is by invitation only.

Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2025 is open to Buyers who:

1. Buyers who are selling Asia but not the Philippines;
2. Buyers who are not selling the Philippines, but would like to include the Philippines in their programs;
3. Buyers who are already selling the Philippines, but still want to expand their tour programs;
4. Buyers who would like to renew businesses with their Philippine counterparts;
5. Potential buyers for the Incentive Travel Program;
6. Qualified buyers’ position/designation should be equivalent to a Manager/Assistant Director, or higher. Substitutions for a registered buyer may be allowed subject to TPB’s participation guidelines;
7. Priority is given to first-time Buyers and Buyers who have physically participated only once in the last three (3) years.Note: Buyers who have participated in the past three (3) PHITEX editions but have not produced any bookings and who exhibited unprofessional behavior (i.e. incomplete B2B, misbehavior in official activities, etc.) should not be invited and considered.

1. Participation in PHITEX is open to qualified Buyers. Buyers are pre-qualified to ensure they meet the selection criteria.
2. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis subject to the guidelines set by the Buyers Screening Committee.
3. Kindly accomplish the online pre-registration form through this link: https://www.phitex.ph/phitex-pre-registration-buyer/
4. The deadline for registration is 21 July 2025.
5. Approved buyer participants will receive an email from the PHITEX 2025 Buyers’ Committee.
6. Participation to the PHITEX 2025 is exclusive only for approved Buyers. Accompanying persons are not allowed. Should there be an accompanying person, he/she will be escorted out of the B2B premises and will be grounds for disqualification in the succeeding PHITEX.
7. Buyers will have the first opportunity to select their preferred Sellers, after which Sellers will choose their preferred Buyers.
8. Buyers will have 29 official appointments for the one and a half-day business sessions wherein there will be 20 meetings for Day 1 and 9 meetings for Day 2. Additional appointments are allowed during the B2B proper as long as there are available sellers.
9. The B2B pre-arranged meetings are set at fifteen (15) minutes each. Participants will be notified three (3) minutes before the end of the meeting to wrap up the discussion and proceed to the next meeting.
10. The program of activities is accessible on the PHITEX website which is being updated regularly. Kindly refer to the PHITEX 2025 Program Schedule for more details.
11. Bulletins will be sent via email from time to time to keep participants updated on the event details.
12. Non-submission of post-event evaluation forms will be a basis for non- reimbursement of air tickets.
13. In case of no show, the hosted buyers will formally inform the TPB in writing citing the reasons for cancellation. Also, the TPB will demand whatever reasonable cost to compensate for the no-show charges and all other related expenses.

• Travel agencies/tour operators/destination management companies (DMCs)
• Accommodations (Resorts and Hotels)
• MICE operators
• Convention and Exhibition venues
• Health and wellness establishments
• Adventure sports outiftters
• Tourist Transportation
• Others (i.e. theme parks, attractions, museums)

A. PARTICIPATION FEES:

TPB member companies are entitled to a 10% discount, reducing the participation fee to EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PESOS (PHP18,000.00). The standard fee of TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP20,000.00) applies to all other approved sellers.

Please make your payment only upon receipt of an officially APPROVED participant email. If payment is made without approval, only 50% of the amount will be refunded.

 

B. PAYMENTS

Participation fees can be paid through the Landbank of the Philippines (LBP) Link.BizPortal.

The LBP Link.BizPortal is an e-payment facility that enables clients to conveniently pay participation/registration fees, anytime and anywhere. You may access the said e-payment platform through the link below:

https://www.lbp-eservices.com/egps/portal/Merchants.jsp

For further information and detailed instructions, kindly refer to the link below to access the LBP’s Link.Biz instructional video for Plug and Play Walkthrough:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y0mh8dUEK8-AlTF5KgbvbVVa5uF7Su2_?usp=sharing

C. SUBMISSION OF PROOF OF PAYMENT

Once payment is made, kindly click the link below to submit proof of payment:

https://form.jotform.com/251250748789469

D. CANCELLATION POLICY

1. TPB reserves the right to withhold 50% of the Participation Fee if cancellation is made on or before 06 August 2025.
2. Cancellation made beyond 06 August 2025 gives TPB the right to withhold 100% payment of the participation fee and will be considered as a “no show,” affecting the organization’s future participation in TPB events.

E. A diary-style system of appointment will be adapted in this year’s meeting scheduling. Buyers will have the first opportunity to select their preferred sellers, after which sellers will choose their preferred buyers

F. Each seller will have a maximum of 29 official appointments for the two-day business sessions, 20 pre-arranged meetings on the first day and 9 on the second.

G. In case of a Buyer’s NO SHOW, the Seller may meet with an available buyer.

H. Bulletins will be sent via email to keep the participants updated on event details

I. The PHITEX 2025 Schedule of activities will be accessible on the PHITEX website, updated on a regular basis.

1. The sellers’ delegate kit, which includes the following:
   1. Conference Kit;
   2. Access Badge for the event;
   3. Digital Directory of International Buyers and Philippine Sellers; and
   4. Business Appointment Schedule.
2. Invitation to official functions (Welcome Cocktails, Collaboration Lunch and Philippine Reception)
3. Other marketing efforts that will provide the private sector participants optimal advantage and benefit

Note: Travel Expenses (such as but not limited to airfare, land transfers and accommodation) are not included in the participation fees. These shall be on a personal account.

1. Sellers must meet with their assigned buyers during their scheduled timeslot, except in cases where the buyer has no appointment during that specific time. Sellers are expected to strictly adhere to the allotted time to respect the buyer’s next meeting and ensure other sellers have their fair opportunity to engage with the buyer.
2. Registered Sellers are not allowed to buy any tourism products from an invited Buyer.
3. Sellers should not sell, promote, or display a non-DOT-accredited property or branch.
4. All Buyer and Seller meetings are pre-arranged on the first day based on their scheduled appointments. Buyers and Sellers are not allowed to refuse any appointment request as long as their appointment schedules have open slots.
5. Sellers should report NO-SHOW Buyers.
6. For any business networking-related concerns, you may reach out to the TRAVEX Marshalls or email the Sellers Committee at phitex_sellers@tpb.gov.ph.