Travel dreams are coming to life this October as the Travel Sale Expo 2026 returns for its fourth year, bringing together travel deals, dream destinations, entertainment, experiences, and exciting surprises under one roof.
Happening October 2 to 4, 2026, at SM Megamall, the three-day travel event carries the theme “Where Travel Dreams Come Alive,” inviting travelers, families, adventure seekers, and travel enthusiasts to discover their next destination while enjoying special deals and activities throughout the expo.
The event is expected to draw around 50,000 visitors over the three-day run, making it a major gathering point for travel enthusiasts and businesses in the country.
More than a traditional travel fair, the Travel Sale Expo is designed as an immersive celebration of travel. Visitors can explore booths from airlines, hotels and resorts, tourism partners, embassies, and various local businesses, offering travel packages and essentials at discounts of up to 75%.
With the holiday and gift-giving season just around the corner, the expo also offers an opportunity for Filipinos to turn travel into a gift for loved ones, from a weekend getaway to a long-awaited dream vacation.
“The Travel Sale Expo is an avenue to boost businesses and the economy while giving Filipinos more opportunities to experience and enjoy travel. We want people to come not only to find great deals, but to experience what it feels like to see their travel dreams come alive,” said Michelle Taylan, Travel Sale Expo Chairman and President of the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA).
Tourism and Travel Leaders Gather for Travel Sale Expo Press Conference
The Travel Sale Expo 2026 was officially presented to members of the media during a press conference held on September 17 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Makati, bringing together representatives from government, diplomatic missions, tourism organizations, airlines, travel companies, and other industry partners.
The press conference featured H.E. Malik Melvin Castelino, Ambassador of the Embassy of Malaysia; Director Mohd Faizal Sharip, Tourism Attaché of Tourism Malaysia; and Madam Victorina Hesti Dewayani, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Indonesia. The panel also included Ferdinand Jose Q. Bagcal, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Tourism.
Representing the travel industry were Claude Angco, Manager for Passenger Services of Starlux Airlines; Marvin Noel D. Cui, Director for Corporate Affairs of Sunlight Air; Chereylyn Mae “Pheng” P. Umlas, Business Development Manager of Sunlight Air; and Philip Gejon, Sales Manager of the Guam Visitors Bureau. Also joining the panel were Denise G. Sevilla, Administrative Officer of the Malay Tourism Office; Amabelle Nucom, Head of Usage, Partnership and Communications Management of Metrobank; and Michelle G. Taylan, President and Chairperson of GTBA-ONEKLIK.
The panelists discussed the importance of collaboration among tourism stakeholders and industry players in creating opportunities for travelers and businesses, while highlighting the Travel Sale Expo’s role in connecting consumers with destinations, travel providers, and tourism-related businesses.
More Than Just Travel Deals
The fourth edition of the Travel Sale Expo goes beyond shopping for discounted flights and accommodations. Throughout the three-day event, visitors can expect entertainment, competitions, performances, freebies, raffles, and interactive experiences designed to make the expo a destination in itself.
Activities include an F4 Contest, cosplay, interpretative dance performances, a travel vlogger challenge, raffles, and other entertainment throughout the expo.
Visitors can also look forward to freebies and special experiences from participating partners, creating an atmosphere where attendees can discover destinations not just through deals, but through sights, sounds, flavors, and experiences.
A dedicated Halal Pavilion from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will also be featured at the expo, giving visitors opportunities to discover Halal-friendly products, services, and travel offerings.
Easier Ways to Pay and Plan Your Next Trip
Making travel purchases more convenient this year, the Travel Sale Expo will feature Metrobank as its official bank partner, with special payment promotions available to qualified customers during the event.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Tourism (DOT) are also joining the event in support of the expo’s role in bringing businesses and consumers together and promoting opportunities within the tourism and travel industry.
Visitors can make the most of the three-day event through online registration, giving registered attendees access to a three-day pass to the Travel Sale Expo.
Whether you’re looking for an affordable family vacation, planning a getaway with friends, searching for travel gifts for loved ones, or simply dreaming about your next destination, the Travel Sale Expo 2026 offers plenty of reasons to start planning.
Travel dreams come alive this October 2 to 4 at SM Megamall. For registration and event updates, visit the official Travel Sale Expo social media channels and follow #WhereTravelDreamsComeAlive. For online registration and updates: https://tse.helixpay.ph/
Organized by Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and ONEKLIK Events, with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as major sponsor & partner and Metrobank as official bank partner.
