Travel Street in BGC: Philippine Travel Mart’s 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair Promoting Sustainable Tourism

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Summer time is the perfect time to travel and thus it is not surprising that many travel fairs and travel-related events and activities are taking the opportunity to launch events and campaigns during the season.

At a media launch held on April 25 at Manam Bonifacio Global City, the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) led by its President Cesar Cruz,  together with Bonifacio Global City (BGC) administration, and with the participation of the Department of Tourism (but not present that day) announced to members of the media and bloggers that there's soon going to be a unique travel fair with an aim to promote sustainable tourism in “Travel Street: Philippine Travel Mart’s 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair.”

The event encourages everyone to explore the eco-cultural destinations that will indeed make you say ‘It’s more fun in the Philippines’! But would also give everyone a chance to experience products from all over the Philippines at a first-of-its-kind outdoor travel fair since ‘Travel Street’ will be held at the Globe Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater, on May 4-6 from 10am to 8pm.

We had an opportunity to hear it out directly and ask more questions from long-time PhilTOA President and the 1st Vice President Fe Abling Yu via our video selfie interview.

Check out amazing travel and leisure deals from more than 50 partner airlines, travel agencies and tour operators, hotels and resorts and local government tourism units, and witness performances from local groups, and take part in talks and exhibits that will remind us of our rich Filipino culture and traditions.

Green & Gold Tourism simply means tourism that focuses on ecological and cultural conservation, respectively. These include garden or farm tours, cultural immersions, museum tours, fiestas and festivals, pilgrimage tours, and health and wellness activities. Such endeavors help provide employment and income to locals, gather funds for the improvement of protected areas and sanctuaries, as well as the creation of new and national state parks, recreation areas, beaches, marine and underwater trails, among many other natural attractions.

“BGC is thrilled to bring ‘Travel Street’ to the public, and we believe we have the perfect venue to promote sustainable and responsible tourism, especially to the millennial market. We thank PHILTOA and DOT for this partnership in presenting pristine Philippine destinations,” says Associate City Marketing Manager of BGC, Joanne Magno.

PHILTOA President Cesar Cruz says “Through this 1st Green and Gold Tourism Fair, we put the focus on sustainable tourism and bring to the public carefully curated eco-cultural tourism products. We hope that with this, we are able to spark renewed interest in other tourism destinations that the Philippines has to offer and of course, raise our tourism revenue.” 

The event is sponsored by leading local airline Cebu Pacific.

Don’t book your trips just yet! Invite your friends and check out what deals await you in BGC and PHILTOA’s first-ever ‘Travel Street’ For the complete program, visit the official Facebook pages of PHILTOA at https://www.facebook.com/GreenandGoldTourism/ or BGC at https://www.facebook.com/bonifacioglobalcityph/ and https://www.facebook.com/BoniHighStreet/

2018 MIAS Plays “The Greatest Show From Hyundai”

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Hyundai Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the Philippines’ official distributor of Hyundai passenger and commercial vehicles, is bringing “The Greatest Show From Hyundai” to this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) from April 5 to 8, 2018 at the World Trade Center.

MIAS is the biggest motor show in the country, which serves as a venue both for car buyers and car enthusiasts to witness the most-prized vehicles and latest technology from the country’s premiere auto makers.

Aside from participating in the MIAS, HARI is taking this chance to unveil The Greatest Show From Hyundai, a must-see spectacle scheduled on April 5, the opening day of the MIAS. This is composed of a series of heart-stopping performances dedicated to Hyundai’s Four Great Acts: the all-new Hyundai Veloster, the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, and the new Hyundai Kona. These models have never been seen in the country before.

The Greatest Show From Hyundai is HARI’s way of going beyond the conventional car shows, as well as staying true to HARI’s “Beats Per Minute” creative handle. By incorporating performances from the heart-thumping Korean Buganda drumbeaters, Douglas Nierras’ Powerdance, and even one of the country’s rock music pillars, Jett Pangan of The Dawn, The Greatest Show From Hyundai is set to welcome MIAS eventgoers with a bang. These performances, aside from the pocket activities scheduled for the whole duration of the 4-day auto show, will surely make hearts beat faster with excitement since they were tailor-fit to let eventgoers further familiarize themselves with the different personas of Hyundai’s Four Great Acts. To top it off, MIAS-exclusive discounts and freebies will be offered to interested Hyundai car buyers, thus allowing them to pump up their drive and get more out of life.

HARI President and CEO Ms. Ma. Fe Perez-Agudo graciously served as the key performer in the “Greatest Show From Hyundai” by introducing the Four Great Acts. According to her, “We have gone beyond measuring the Revolutions Per Minute, for this is the real revolution: to boost your Beats Per Minute with excitement, to let you get more out of life, and to give more power to your very own beating heart.”

Meet the four new powerhouses from The Greatest Show From Hyundai, get discounts and even freebies by dropping by the Hyundai booth from April 5 to 8, 2018 at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show. Visit hyundai.ph or follow Hyundai Philippines’ Facebook for more updates.

BMW Brings Pure Exhilaration to MIAS 2018.

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Explore grander adventures and exclusive offers at the biggest industry-led motor show in the country.

SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. (SMCACDC), the exclusive importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, is set to open a world of exhilaration as it joins this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS). MIAS will be home to the latest models from BMW and BMW Motorrad, as well as rare and iconic BMW automobiles and motorcycles, from April 5-8 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

“Under the theme ‘Work and Play,’ we are proud to host an especially curated exhibit of some of the best models from BMW at the Manila International Auto Show 2018,” says Maricar Parco, SMCACDC President. “The models that we will present truly embody not only this year’s concept, but also our promise of ‘Sheer Driving Pleasure’ in every journey.”

Visitors of MIAS are in for a visual feast as sought-after driving machines from BMW will be on display. The All-new BMW X3, the M division progeny BMW M2, the elegant four-door BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the BMW S 1000 RR superbike, the urban dwellers’ favorite BMW G 310 R, and the first-ever BMW G 310 GS are among the exclusive highlights that will fuel the excitement.

Taking center stage and pumping additional adrenaline to the event will be a showcase of the most powerful letter in the world, the BMW M. BMW will unite the rich heritage of the brand’s celebrated performance division with present day innovations in precision and agility.

The first success story of BMW in motorsport and dubbed as one of the best supercars ever made, the only BMW M1 in the Philippines, will make a rare appearance that shouldn’t be one to miss. This will be complemented by a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of the limited 200 units of the BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition, which imbibes the latest motor racing technology and unique design that render it track-ready and an exceptional collector’s item.

Apart from the slew of vehicles, guests will be able to unlock a dynamic experience when they visit the BMW Pavilion. A chance to win limited BMW gifts await the young and young at heart while they indulge in the exclusive BMW Lifestyle range, which will feature merchandise at special rates.

BMW is inviting everyone to discover exhilaration at MIAS 2018 from April 5 to 8 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

For more information on BMW at MIAS 2018, visit the official Facebook page of BMW Philippines (BMW.Philippines).