25 Hot Travel Deals Worth Grabbing in the International Travel Festival 2019
Experience the wonders of the world by visiting the biggest travel expo in Visayas with thousands of discounted travel deals. With the official launching of the 6th International Travel Festival (ITF), holidaymakers around the region flocked to Ayala Center Cebu to make their travel dreams come true.
Dubbed as lifestyle bazaar paradise for the travel enthusiasts, ITF has been a unique platform for tourism stakeholders in bringing their brands alive and closer at a premier shopping and dining destination in Cebu City.
This year, there are over 105 exhibitors participating the biggest travel fair that will surely make travel “Within Your Reach” for the Cebuanos . Showcasing the best of the Philippines and the world, please do visit all the participating partners in various booths to know what’s in store in the ITF 2019 (e.g., value laden tour packages, irresistible airfares and hotels, dreamy cruises and resort staycation packages).
If you missed the first day of the ITF 2019, fret not ‘coz you still have 2 more days to score some affordable tours and discounted packages. For a quick walkthrough of said event, here’s a personal round up of 25 hot travel deals worth grabbing in the International Travel Festival 2019.
1. Danasan Eco Adventure Park
Get your adventure on with Danasan Eco Adventure Park’s Special Promo for the ITF 2019. Promo 1 (Php 1,500/head) inclusive of entrance fee, transportation roundtrip, 2 green adventure pass, 1 yellow adventure pass, room accommodation with free breakfast, free kawa bath or kayaking, free use of swimming pool. Promo 2 (Php 1,200/head) inclusive of entrance fee, transportation roundtrip, 1 green adventure pass, 1 yellow adventure pass, 1 pink adventure pass and free use of pool.
To know about 10 must-try activities in Danasan Eco Adventure Park, refer to this link: Danasan
2. bai Hotel Cebu
If you’re looking for a home away from home, bai Hotel is the place for your staycation dreams! Amazing deals and promos as follows: Day Use Pool Pass (Php 1,500 nett), Deluxe Room with Breakfast for Two (Php 3500 nett), Premier Room with Breakfast for Two (Php 4,000 nett), and many more!
To know more about bai Hotels’s offerings, red this article: bai Hotel
3. UHX Travel Central
UHX Travel Central offers travel packages that’s super affordable. One tour package that caught my attention is the South Korea na Abot Kaya Promo. Realize your Oppa dream in Autumn for as low as Php 25,888 per person (all-in). Inclusions: Roundtrip airfare, 3N accommodation, meals, transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fees and bottled water.
For more info on what’s in store in South Korea, read here: 4D3N South Korea Travel Guide
4. Villa Paraiso Resort & Water Park (Camiguin)
Visit Camiguin Island and stay at Villa Paraiso Resort and Waterpark and avail up to 80% off for island tour package, 3D2N accommodation and free pass at the waterpark. Price starts at Php 999 per pax.
5. Jokai Marine International Inc.
Treat yourself to a well-deserved break and experience something new like the newest Sunset Cruise offered by Jokai Marine to the public. Visit their booth located in The Gallery (Ayala New Wing). Discounted ITF rate for the Sunset Cruise is Php 1,999 during the 3-day duration! Inclusions: 3-hour cruise aboard P/Y Jokai 1, free flowing on selected drinks (wine, softdrinks, juices, water), finger foods on board, upload photo souvenir and of course one unforgettable experience! Regular rate with tax is Php 2,599.
To give you an idea what it’s like, I personally tried Sunset Cruise by Jokai and it’s one for the books. See experience here: Sunset Cruise
6. Enchanted Kingdom
Enchanted Kingdom is bringing the magic to Cebu! Promo 1: Buy 4 Regular Day Passes and Get 1 FREE for Php 3,600 (valid within 6 months), and Promo 2: EKsperience the Magic Card for Php 2,500 (Annual Pass)
7. Seda Hotels
Get the best rates for accommodations at Seda Hotels during the ITF 2019. Special rate for various Seda Hotels as follow: Seda Ayala Center Cebu (Php 5,500 net), Seda Atria (Php 3,200), Seda Abreeza (Php 4,000), Seda BGC (Php 5,800), Seda Nuvali (Php 5,000), Seda Capitol Central (Php 3,000), Seda Centrio (Php 3,700). Inclusions: overnight stay for two persons in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for two persons and complimentary WiFi and use of hotel facilities.
8. Sole Searchin Travel Inc.
Sole Searchin Travel Inc. offers internatonal land arrangement packages ($10 off), group departures ($20 off), domestic land arrangement (Php 500 off), Cebu Day Tours (Php 500) and other exclusive offrers at the travel fair. Visit them at booth 34 near the activity center.
9. Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Silk Air
Score some great travel deals to your favorite domestic and international destinations with super low fares. Visit Philippine Airlines at booths 77-78, Cathay Pacific at booths 59-60, SilkAir/Singapore Airlines at booths 79A-79E.
10. Oceans Edge Resort
Everything you are looking for in a perfect holiday will be no less than a dream come true in Oceans Edge Resort. Reimagined Luxury at 70% off for Staying 2 nights and 1 for FREE. An alluring paradise with beautiful white sands, pristine beaches and waters, amazing sunsets, breathtaking panoramic views accompanied with luscious hearty meals, the warmth of authentic Filipino hospitality, and quality service. All in one place – well within your reach. Visit Ocean Edge Resort at booth no. 57 (Across Fossil watches).
11. Anjo World
FUNtastic news! Anjo World Theme Park tickets are up for grabs! Get exclusive discounted day adventure pass at only Php 400 discounted. The DAP ticket is only for the rides, but you can add P200 for Snow World Upgrade.
To know the exciting rides in Anjo World and cool activities in Snow World, visit this page: Anjo World Theme Park
12. Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino brings you its amazing deals and offers on room (for as low as Php 3,700), and discounts for food & beverage (Uno 10 plus 5 promo and buy 4 F&B gift voucher and get 1 free), events, and gym rates!
13. Department of Tourism Eastern Visayas
Explore the best travel destinations in Eastern Visayas (Leyte, Samar and Biliran Islands) by booking only with duly licensed and DOT-accredited travel agencies like Hero Travel Solutions and Marsdenisse Travel and Tours. Special Promo includes Kalanggaman Day Tour for only Php 800 per pax, Kalanggaman Overnight Tour (Php 950), Sohoton Cave Day Tour (Php 1,600) and its latest 2D1N San Juanico Bridge Cruise for only Php 500 per pax. Visit booth 216 at GF for more Eastern Visayas affordable tours.
14. Divaishnavi Travel
Friendly personnel awaits travelers at Divaishnavi Travel booths. You’ll surely smile when you get to know their Domestic Tour Packages (3D2N free and easy trips for as low as Php 3,000/pax) and Hotel Promo (starts at Php 5,400) are offered onsite the travel fair. Also offered are Group Departures to Holy Land, Avatar-China, Europe, Japan and Russia are also available for as low as $599/pax and International Tour Packages (4D3N Bangkok for $175, 4D3N Beijing and 3D2N Kuala Lumpur for $180 and 3D2N Hongkong and 4D3N Shanghai for $160 and more destinations).
Explore the best of Shanghai, see sample itinerary here: SHANGHAI
15. Genting Cruise Lines
Holiday in Luxury with Genting Dream and Singapore Airlines. Embark on a pampering escape with their special FlyCruise packages. Set sail from Singapore and explore the best of Asia on Genting Dream with 2-way flights on Singapore Airline: Malaysia 2 Night Cruises ($315 per pax), Thailand 3 Night Cruises ($443) and Vietnam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Brunei 5 Night Cruises ($543).
Discover a new dream and get into a luxury cruise bound for Australia and New Zealand. They offer special promotions such as Buy One Take One explorer dream cruise promo for as low as ($822) for the first guest and FREE for the second guest. They also offer 30% off discount on cruise routes: Sydney to Auckland relocation cruise ($576) and New Zealand Adventure Cruise ($823).
16. Costabella Tropical Beach Resort
As Costabella Tropical Beach Resort turns 38 years, they’re celebrating with this extra special promotion: 38 room vouchers for only P3,800 each! Aside from that, avail of their heavily discounted room rates (Superior Php 4,100, Deluxe Poolside Php5,400 and Premiere DP 6,900), breakfast buffet promos (Php 800), Sunday Lunch buffet vouchers (Php 1,000 for adult and Php 600 per child), and get special event discounts as well.
17. Cebu Westown Lagoon Coron
Coron is calling and you must go! For accommodation in Coron, stay at Coron Westown Resort, premier resort hotel and ideal conference destination in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Coron Westown Resort offers guests first class hotel rooms that blend Filipino culture and modern amenities in a total resort experience that is sure to tantalize the senses and relax the body. Exclusive for ITF 2019, save up to 35% discount at any period. Same discount offering is also valid in any Westown hotels.
18. 34th Kadayawan Davao
Davao City joins the ITF 2019 and featured its the upcoming festival this August, the 34th Kadayawan. Davao City Tourism Officer Gene Rose Tecson shared that Davao City is gearing up for the grandest Kadayawan Festival (featuring the city’s 11 tribes) with several activities already scheduled WEEKLY starting on August 2, 2019 until the actual day of the festival, to give Dabawenyos a different experience and to entice more visitors.
If you’re heading to Davao soon for the Kadayawan Festival, you may want to experience the best Davao via a Davao City Tour or side trip to Samal Island.
19. Rakso Travel
Follow your heartbeat and travel with Rakso Travel, an ISO-certified company. They offer affordable tour packages to Turkey, Europe, New Zealand, Israel, Egypt and Dubai from I,688 USD). They also offer 3 Months Lay Away Packages: 5D4N Beautiful Korea (all inclusive tour package for as low as Php 10,865/pax/month), 10D9N Affordable Turkey (Php29,839/pax/month via Cebu), 7D6N Japan’s Golden Route (Php 33,390/pax/month) and many more.
20. Badian Island Wellness Resort
Badian Island Wellness Resort is strategically located in one of the best islands of Cebu. Escape to Paradise Island for only Php 11,880 for 1 night with breakfast for 2. Inclusions: Free upgrade to Pool Villa, 30-minute use of Thalaso Waterfalls and Pools, 10% discount on food and beverage, 30% on spa treatments, 15% discount on tours and excursions, round trip boat transfer from and to Manay-as Wharf / Resort, use of non-motorized sports, afternoon wellness exercise and goodbye serenade.
More idyllic islands in Cebu here: CEBU ISLANDS
21. iTravel, iExplore Tours & Services
iTravel, iExplore Tours and Services offer various tour packages such as Explore the Islands of the Philippines (2 nights and 3 days packages for as low as Php 4,200), Wanderful World Packages and Asia Escapades (4D3N all-in packages for as low as Php 8,100). Visit booth 14 and 19 for more info.
For VISA-free trips, pick Taiwan and go! My Taiwan experience: TAIWAN
22. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
A trip to the glorious past, embark on an exemplary historic journey with Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, and enjoy the warm comfort of their Deluxe room for 2 persons. Weekdays Php 4,600 (with breakfast, heritage and workshop tour), Weekends Php 5,000 (with heritage and workshop tour) and just add Php 500 for the breakfast, and Weekday walking tour Php 999 per person.
23. Cebu Ocean Park
Wanna be the first one to experience the largest oceanarium in the Philippines? Visit Cebu Ocean Park at booth 2 and grab your tickets now with its Introductory Rate for as low as Php 600 (weekdays) and Php 800 (weekend). Aside from the park tour, there is a special fish spa for 30 minutes included in the ticket. Children below 2 ft. are free of charge. Special arrangements can be done for school or large group tours.
24. Bluewater Resorts
Relax in cozy comforts in Bluewater Resorts’ Book & Buy Promo: Maribago (Deluxe for only Php 4,500), Panglao (Premier Deluxe for only Php 4,200) and Sumilon (Run of the house Php 8,300). You can also avail of the Special Day Tour Rate for Php 2,000 (Regular Price Php 2,500). Dining resort vouchers are also available for Php 1,700 (15% discount), Php 2,400 (20% off) or Php 3,000 and save Php 1,000 or 25%). Find your bliss by trying their Signature Hilot at a super discounted rate for Php 1,500 (Regular Price Pphp 3,900) for 90 minutes.
25. Discovery Tour, Inc.
Heading to Japan soon? Discovery Tour, Inc. offers Japan Tourist Visa processing for only Php 500 (previously Php 1,000). It is a “Pay Now, Apply Later Promo” so you can apply a Japan Tourist Visa until July 2020.
And of course, I won’t leave the International Travel Festival without scoring some real hot travel deals. Yep, I just took advantage of the Japan Tourist Visa to save on the processing fee.
International Travel Festival 2019 is without a doubt a great way to showcase the vast beauty of the world with travel packages that’s definitely within your reach! I definitely look forward to the next ITF in the next years to come. Congratulations to MyEventology Co. for organizing ITF, to all participating trade exhibitors, and all stakeholders for making this biggest travel expo a success.
Have you visited the ITF 2019 at Ayala Center Cebu already? What travel deals did you score so far? What offers or exhibitors do you wish to participate in the next ITF? Please feel free to share your comments below.
