The 12th Regional Travel Fair (RTF) had a successful run, generating PHP 396 million from estimated business leads as well as PHP 1.3 million in actual sales for nationwide tourism stakeholders and weavers in its three-day run last October 13-15 at Robinsons Ilocos. The sales leads for this edition of RTF surpassed previous records, particularly with the upcoming launch of direct flights by Philippine Airlines between Cebu and Laoag which is set to take flight on December 15. Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the RTF aims to strengthen and promote domestic tourism by showcasing tourism products and services within their locality, in their neighboring provinces, and all other destinations through the various representatives of the DOT regional offices. This particular fair is a milestone project for the organization as it is one of the first national tourism events that the TPB held in the Ilocos region. “The Tourism Promotions Board brings this event to diffe...