PHILIPPINE TRAVEL EXCHANGE (PHITEX) 2024
03-05 SEPTEMBER 2024
Official Venue: CONRAD MANILA
Seaside Boulevard corner Coral Way
Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City 1300
INDICATIVE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
(as of 03 September 2024)
| Date / Time | Activity | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 03 September 2024 (Tuesday) | ||
| Whole day | Arrival of Buyers in Manila | |
| 07:30 AM – 06:00 PM | Registration of Buyers and Sellers | Venue: Conrad Manila (Atrium) |
| Philippine Travel Exchange (PEPTalk) Program | Venue: Conrad Manila (Forbes Ballrooms 1 & 2) Attire: |
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| 07:30 AM – 09:30 AM | Registration for PEPTalk | Venue: Conrad Manila (Atrium) |
| 09:30 AM – 09:40 AM |
Opening Remarks MARIA MARGARITA MONTEMAYOR NOGRALES Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board |
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| 09:55 AM – 11:00 AM |
Topic 1: All Together Now: Innovative Collaboration in the Tourism Industry MR. JOHANNES MABULAY Country Manager, GevMe Philippines Explore how the tourism industry can work together to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
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| 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
Topic 2: The Circular Economy- Engagement and Empowerment MS. EYLLA LAIRE M. GUTIERREZ Research Manager, Asian Institute of Management Explain how collaboration in tourism development activates and empowers local communities, |
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| 11:45 AM – 01:15 PM | Networking Lunch | Venue: Conrad Manila (Brasserie on 3) |
| 01:15 PM – 02:00 PM |
Topic 3: Market Updates DR. MARIA PAZ ALBERTO Chairperson, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Look into the latest trends and development in the travel trade sector in TPB’s top 13 markets |
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| 02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Health Break | |
| 02:15 PM – 03:00 PM |
Topic 4: Love Myself, Love the Philippines MS. LIZ ORTIGUERA Senior Adviser to the CEO, Managing Director Asia of Pacific, Share tips and recommendations on how to truly experience the Philippine tourist destination |
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| 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM |
Topic 5: Positioning the Philippines as one of Asia’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly destinations COACH PHILIP NUCLEUS L. SIA Gender Diversity Advocate It aims to showcase the country’s welcoming culture, diverse attractions, and supportive legal |
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| 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Closing Remarks/Wrap-up of Discussion | |
| End of PEPTalk Program | ||
| 04 September 2024 (Wednesday) | ||
| 07:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Registration of Buyers and Sellers | Venue: Conrad Manila (Atrium) |
| PHITEX Opening Ceremony | Venue: Conrad Manila (Forbes Ballrooms 1 & 2) Attire: |
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| 08:00 AM – 08:45 AM | Welcome/Arrival at the B2B Area | |
| 08:45 AM – 08:50 AM | Delegates and guests to settle down | |
| 08:50 AM – 08:52 AM | Philippine National Anthem | |
| 08:52 AM – 08:57 AM | Ahwag Ritual | |
| 08:57 AM – 09:10 AM | Opening Ceremony (Entertainment) | |
| 09:10 AM – 09:15 AM |
Opening Remarks MARIA MARGARITA MONTEMAYOR NOGRALES Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board |
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| 09:22 AM – 09:30 AM | Reminders / Announcements / Signal the start of B2B | |
| 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Media Hour |
Venue: Conrad Manila (C Lounge) |
| Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Day 1 | Venue: Conrad Manila (Forbes Ballrooms 1 & 2) Attire: |
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| 09:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Business-to-Business (B2B) Meetings | |
| 10:46 AM – 11:00 PM | AM Snacks | Venue: Conrad Manila (Ballroom Foyer) |
| 11:01 AM – 12:15 PM | Continuation of B2B Meetings | |
| 12:16 PM – 01:15 PM | Lunch | Venue: Conrad Manila (Brasserie on 3) |
| 01:16 PM – 01:45 PM | Freshen-up / Explore the PHITEX Experiential Zones (Activation Areas) | |
| 01:46 PM – 03:30 PM | Continuation of B2B Meetings | |
| 03:31 PM – 03:45 PM | PM Snacks | Venue: Conrad Manila (Ballroom Foyer) |
| 03:46 PM – 04:45 PM | Continuation of B2B Meetings | |
| End of TRAVEX Day 1 | ||
| 04:45 PM – 06:00 PM | Freshen-up | |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Proceed to Welcome Dinner Reception / Arrival of guests |
Venue: Conrad Manila (Forbes Ballrooms 2 & 3) Attire: |
| 07:30 PM – 07:40 PM |
Welcome Remarks MARIA MARGARITA MONTEMAYOR NOGRALES Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board |
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| 07:40 PM – 08:10 PM | Dinner Proper | |
| 08:10 PM – 08:15 PM | Ceremonial Toast by SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO with COO MARIA MARGARITA NOGRALES | |
| 08:15 PM – 08:45 PM | Entertainment | |
| 10:30 PM | End of Welcome Dinner Reception | |
| 05 September 2024 (Thursday) | ||
| Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) Day 2 | Venue: Conrad Manila (Forbes Ballrooms 1 & 2) Attire: |
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| 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Business-to-Business Meetings | |
| 10:31 AM – 10:45 AM | AM Snacks | Venue: Conrad Manila (Ballroom Foyer) |
| 10:46 AM – 12:00 NN | Business-to-Business Meetings | |
| 12:01 PM – 01:00 PM | Lunch | Venue: Conrad Manila (Basserie on 3) |
| 01:01 PM – 01:30 PM | Freshen-up / Explore the PHITEX Experiential Zones (Activation Areas) | |
| 01:31 PM – 03:00 PM | Continuation of B2B Meetings | |
| 03:01 PM – 03:15 PM | PM Snacks | Venue: Conrad Manila (Ballroom Foyer) |
| 03:16 PM – 05:00 PM | Continuation of B2B Meetings | |
| End of TRAVEX (B2B Networking) | ||
| 05:00 PM – 05:45 PM | Freshen-up | |
| 05:45 PM – 06:00 PM | Assembly at the hotel lobby | |
| 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM | Proceed to Networking Cocktails / Closing Ceremony | Venue: Marriott Grand Ballroom (Diplomatic Hall) Attire: |
| 07:00 PM – 07:30 PM | Arrival of guests | |
| 07:30 PM | Start of Networking Cocktails / Invocation | |
| 07:35 PM – 07:45 PM |
Message of Gratitude MARIA MARGARITA MONTEMAYOR NOGRALES Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board |
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| 07:45 PM | Heavy Cocktails with Entertainment | |
| 11:00 PM | End of Networking Cocktails | |
| 06 September 2024 (Friday) | ||
| Old and New Manila City Tour | ||
| 07-11 September 2024 (Saturday-Wednesday) | ||
| Post-Tours of Buyers | ||
| 11-12 September 2024 (Wednesday-Thursday) | ||
| Departure of Buyers | ||
| End of PHITEX 2024 | ||
* INDICATIVE PROGRAM AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE