Officials from the sports and tourism sectors will gather for the Sports Tourism Forum on Nov. 7, 2025, at Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.
The one-day event, organized by the Philippine Sports Turismo Alliance Inc., is supported by Clark Development Corporation, the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Tourism Promotions Board, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority, and Clark International Airport Corporation.
Attendees will include representatives from national sports associations, local government units, hotels and resorts, sports and MICE event organizers, facility managers, and corporate sponsors.
In line with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call to make sports a catalyst for tourism growth, the Sports Turismo Alliance has been holding forums nationwide with support from the DOT, led by Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco.
“The Philippines is off the starting blocks to prove itself as a great sports host country,” said Charles Lim, president and CEO of the Sports Turismo Alliance and founder of the Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. “International sporting events such as the FIBA World Cup in 2023, the recently concluded FIVB World Championship, and the forthcoming FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup are great testimonies of our capability and popularity as a sports hub.”
The forum will feature a roster of international and local speakers led by International Children’s Games President Igor Topole. Other invited speakers include Taiwan Ministry of Education Sports administrator Maggie Hsu, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio, Sunrise Events Inc. president and general manager Princess Galura, Milo Marathon program director Carlo Sampan, and DOT director Robby Alabado.
“Maximizing and sustaining our sports programs and facilities is still a challenge for major sports hubs, while local tournaments can be developed in small cities into national and international events,” Lim added. “These are among the topics we’ll be discussing at the forum.”
Discussions will also cover the economic, cultural, environmental, and developmental impact of sports tourism on host cities.
The Clark Development Corporation will host a cultural dinner and launch the “Happening on the Green” event for all delegates to close the forum.
For registration and inquiries, contact arantxa.selrahco@gmail.com or jade.selrahco@gmail.com.
