21st Philippine Travel Mart
September 3 - 5, 2010
Megatrade Hall, Megamall
Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
Contact PTM Secretariat - 8124513

Familiarization Tour

Northeastern Mindanao : Siargao & Surigao Famtour
Target Date : 3rd Quarter 2010

The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), Inc. is an organization of tour operators and allied members actively involved in the advocacy of responsible tourism. Founded on 12 June 1986, non-stock and non-profit organization. The membership includes travel agencies, hotel, resorts, transportation companies, handicraft stores, and other tourism-oriented establishments and association.

The Philippines leading inbound and domestic tourism association with global networks, actively contributing to national economic growth.

• We forge national and global affliations and alliances with tourism-related associations and organizations that enhance and promote domestic and inbound Philippine tourism.
• Providing our members with dynamic and proactive education and training, product development, programs & fellowship, ways and means and networking in tourism, we work closely and cooperatively with our industry partners for the common good of Philippine Tourism.
• We practice highest ethical standards and Corporate Social Responsibility and are advocates of responsible tourism.

• Encourage and foster nationwide extensions;
• To pursue an active role in product development (emerging Destinations);
• To strive for international recognition and affiliations;
• Upgrade industry knowledge through education /workshop;
• Conduct national information campaign on relevant issues;
• Develop active members though participation and Involvement in team-building activities;
• Develop and update database;
• To revise and amend the By-Laws to conform to the needs of the times.
• Encourage sales mission;
• To address needs and concerns of members in a timely manner;
• Endeavor for financial sustainability.