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Philippines, a Versatile Destination at the New York Times Travel Show

The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism
New York (PDOTNY), Philippine Airlines, and Virginia-based
tour operator Travelwise, exhibited at the New York Times
Travel Show last 26 to 28 January at the Jacob Javits
Convention Center in New York.

On the first exhibition day, open exclusively to visitors
from the travel trade, PDOTNY Tourism Attache Susan Del
Mundo delivered a presentation at a panel “Focus on Asia” in
front of some 30 travel agents.

A 5-minute DOT webinar video was shown after her The Philippine booth was represented by the Philippine
speech, describing the accessibility of the Philippines through Consulate General New York, Philippine Department of Tourism
the major international airports in Manila, Clark, Cebu and New York, Philippine Airlines, and Travelwise. From left: PCGNY
Davao, as well as gateways to several connections throughout Economic Assistant Beverly Pellosis; PDOT Assistant Ms Emily
the country. Some targeted destinations identified were Manila, Blaza; Vice Consul Khrystina Corpuz Popov; Tourism Attache
Baguio, Banawe, Ilocos, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Puerto Galera, Susan Del Mundo; Tourism Attache Pura Molintas; PAL Associate
Palawan, Davao and Siargao. Charisse Rodriguez; Filipino travel agent; PDOT Administrative
Officer Luz Navarro; PAL Associate Miguel Dumlao.
The video as well gave the audience tips on selling the
Philippine destinations based on different product mixes:
Culture and History; Nature and Adventure; Diving; Health and
Wellness; Beaches; Shopping, Leisure and Entertainment;
Cruise; and MICE and Events.

The following days attracted travel bloggers, social media influencers, foodies and tour operators, flocking to the

Philippine booth to get information on their next adventure.

(Continued from page 40.., James Beard House) The Philippine Consulate General New York was

represented by Vice Consul Khrystina Corpuz Popov and Ms.

Consul General Ma Theresa Dizon-De Vega Beverly Pellosis. Tourism Attaches Purificacion Molintas and
was among the diners that evening. She described Richmond Jimenez from San Francisco and Los Angeles
the event as a truly defining moment for Philippine respectively were also on hand to assist during the three days.

cuisine, as the Filipino Food Movement took a giant 2018 Ambassadors’ Tour Launched in New York at
leap forward with the singular honor to be featured at Consulate Fiesta Event
the James Beard House.

The featured chefs and organizers met with In front of a nearly 200-strong audience attending the
the Philippine Consulate General to convey
appreciation for the assistance in promoting the event. Philippine Consulate General’s Appreciation Night for the

The James Beard Foundation’s mission is to community, the Ambassadors’ Tour 2018 was launched at the
celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders
making America's food culture more delicious, Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center in New York last 28
diverse, and sustainable.
February 2018. (Continue to page 42)

(L) Chef Francis Ang prepares his hors d’ouvres Palapa Consul General Ma. Theresa Dizon-De Vega (R) shares her experience
Maguindanao Beef Tartare during cocktails; (R) James Beard
members and subscribers enjoy the Filipino feast at the sold- at last year’s Ambassadors’ Tour, while Ms Susan Del Mundo (L)
out event describes the itinerary for this year’s trip.