Central Luzon provinces join NorthPhil expo 2009

MANILA, Philippines - The entire Central Luzon and its two international freeport zones are joining the forthcoming North Philippines (NorthPhil) Tourism and Travel Expo 2009, further affirming the event’s national, international and regional character.

The Central Luzon provinces of Aurora, Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac, including the Clark and Subic Freeport zones, are putting up their respective pavilions at the NorthPhil Expo to showcase their tourism attractions, cuisine, culture and heritage, while, Bataan, Nueva Ecija and Zambales are bringing their contingents to enhance the event’s colorful and spectacular opening extravaganza.

Slated at the SM City Clark on Nov. 13 to 15, the NorthPhil Expo 2009 features a grand exhibit of the best cultural, historical, environmental and natural attractions and destinations of Northern Luzon and other parts of the Philippines as an international tourism showcase.

“This event will bring both national and international attention to North Philippines as a global gateway to the rest of the archipelago since direct flights from other countries to the international airports in this region are available, facilitating easy connection for both inbound and outbound travelers. Thus, the event will gather, not only the region’s major industry players, but also end-consumers and members of the global travel trade and other allied sectors,” said Tourism Secretary Ace Durano.

Likewise participating in the event are the Sabah Tourism Board, Asiana Airlines and the Golden Suria Travel and Tours from Malaysia. The event’s main attraction is the tourism exhibit showcasing destinations and attractions with quality and affordable tour packages for corporate buyers and individual consumers.

Among the exhibitors from the private sector are Cebu Pacific, Enchanted Kingdom, Holiday Inn Clark, Hotel Euroasia, Hotel Vida, Lewis Grand Hotel, Microtel Hotels and Resorts, Oasis Hotel, Puerto Del Sol, Punta Riviera Resort, Red Coconut Boracay, Resorts World Manila, Sun Cruises Corregidor, The Lakeshore Estate, The Legend Palawan, Thunderbird Resorts, White Rock, Zest Air and Zoobic Zafari, among others. Key cities like Calapan, Dagupan, Olongapo, Puerto Princesa, and Tarlac are also participating.