The 15th Regional Travel Fair (RTF), organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, wrapped up in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, with P116.4 million in sales leads and P7.1 million in closed deals.
Held from August 15 to 17, 2025, the fair gathered public and private tourism stakeholders through immersive tours, business networking, and consumer engagement, while showcasing the tourism offerings of Region II provinces in Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino.
“Bringing the 15th Regional Travel Fair to Tuguegarao demonstrates our commitment to showcase the country’s stunning destinations and foster the growth of domestic tourism. The RTF was a venue for us to connect local tourism stakeholders with a broader market. It’s through these strategic engagements that we build momentum in making intra-country tourism more visible,” said TPB chief operating officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.
The business-to-business (B2B) sessions on August 15 at the Pulsar Hotel and Convention Center brought together 50 buyers and 53 sellers, facilitating more than 1,400 appointments.
Regional tour operators, travel providers, and local government tourism offices forged partnerships and presented curated travel packages designed to boost Region II’s inbound tourism.
Meanwhile, the business-to-consumer (B2C) fair at Robinsons Tuguegarao on August 16 to 17 attracted about 2,500 visitors who availed of discounted tour packages, airline tickets, accommodations, and local products.
The successful staging of the Tuguegarao leg was made possible through the support of DOT Region II, the Province of Cagayan, Tuguegarao City, Ilagan City, and partners, including Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, 2GO, and Robinsons Tuguegarao.
