The Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2026 officially opened Friday, July 10, at Halls 1 to 4 of the SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, ushering in three days of exclusive travel deals, destination showcases, and special promotions from leading airlines, tourism boards, travel agencies, hospitality brands, and financial partners. Running until July 12, the annual expo continues to serve as one of the country’s premier travel events for Filipinos planning their next local or international getaway.

Leading this year’s grand opening are Travel Madness Expo 2026 Chairperson Maria Paz Alberto; Department of Tourism Undersecretary Stanley Ng; Philippine Airlines Regional Head-Philippines Bryan L. Ang; Malaysia Airlines’ Ms. Diana Cher Lacsamana Batica, Sales Manager; Metrobank’s Ms. Gail Male, Head of Cards, Personal Loans and Digital Channels; Mr. Andre Tan, CEO, Arsenal Content Marketing; Atty. Carmelo Arcilla, Executive Director, Civil Aeronautics Board; Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Maria Andrelita Austria; Guest of Honor Mr. Jaime Bautista; Ms. Lesley Anne Calixto-Rubiano, daughter of Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano representing the mayor; Pasay City Tourism and Cultural Development Officer Mr. Bayani Liwanag Jr.; TIEZA Chief Operating Officer Hon. Mark Lapid; Philippine Retirement Authority General Manager Mr. Roberto Zozobrado; and Pagsanjan, Laguna Mayor Juanario “Ferry” Garcia highlighting the strong collaboration between government and industry stakeholders in promoting tourism and travel accessibility.

Visitors can take advantage of event-exclusive airfare promotions, tour packages, hotel offers, and cruise deals while exploring pavilions from both local and international exhibitors. Featured international destinations include Georgia, the Czech Republic, Papua New Guinea, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Guam.

Malaysia Airlines joins Travel Madness Expo 2026 as the Official Airline Partner, while Philippine Airlines serves as the National Airline Partner. Metrobank also returns as a major event partner, offering free admission to Metrobank cardholders upon presentation of a valid card and ID, exclusive early access to the Travel Preview Sale, and flexible installment options on select travel purchases.

Open to the public until July 12, Travel Madness Expo 2026 invites travelers to discover exclusive deals, connect with trusted travel providers, and plan their next adventure—all under one roof.

For more information, event schedules, and exhibitor updates, visit the official Travel Madness Expo website at https://www.travelmadnessph.com/ or follow its official Facebook https://web.facebook.com/TravelMadnessPH  and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelmadnessph/ pages.

Travel Madness Expo 2026 is made possible through the support of its industry partners, led by Metrobank, Malaysia Airlines, and Philippine Airlines, together with Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Sunlight Air, the Embassy of the Czech Republic, Tourism Malaysia, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the Taiwan Tourism Information Center. Their participation reflects a shared commitment to expanding travel opportunities and inspiring Filipinos to explore destinations with greater confidence, purpose, and cultural appreciation.  Its media partners are the following: Lakbay Magazine, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Times, Daily Tribune, Negosentro, and Asian Journal/Balikbayan.

Launched in 2012, the Travel Madness Expo is one of the Philippines’ premier travel trade events, bringing together airlines, hotels, tourism boards, accredited travel agencies, and travel service providers to offer competitive travel packages while supporting the growth of both domestic and international tourism.

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