All the Travel Fairs and Sales You Shouldn’t Miss This September

We're inching closer to the holidays. This could mean two things to frequent travelers: one, the pressure to ready your 2025 travel plans is getting real, and two, it's time to start planning your holiday season 2024 getaways. But let's face it, traveling can make your wallet cry. Before you bite the bullet and book that luxury getaway, you might want to check out all the different travel sales and fairs this month. Stretch your travel budget and make the most of it by looking for the best deals and steals at these travel marts happening in September. Who knows, you might just be able to squeeze in one extra trip, thanks to all your savings! Here Are the Different Travel Fests and Sales Happening This September 2024 Philippine Travel Mart 2024 The 35th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) will be happening from September 6 to 8 at the SMX Convention Center. This three-day fair brings together over 300 tour operators, tourism offices, travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and resorts to help you plan the vacation of your dreams without breaking the bank. Expect bang-for-your-buck tour packages, all-inclusive deals for hotels and resorts, and even special discounted fares from participating airlines.But more than just a place to get deals on all things travel, the Philippine Travel Mart also spotlights popular and emerging destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Regional displays, performances, and grand pavilions will be held around SMX to showcase the different regions of the Philippines in partnership with the regional Department of Tourism offices to help travelers discover new corners of the country. Register on the Philippine Travel Mart website to secure your slots. Tickets to the Philippine Travel Mart are P100 and are available online or onsite. HSMA September Online Sale 2024 It's that time of the year again. The Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) will have its 5th September Online Sale (SOS) this month. Starting September 1 until September 30, you can head to the HSMA September Online Sale website and get loads of discounts on travel, dining, and relaxation packages from over 85 participating hotels and resorts all over the Philippines including The Farm at San Benito, Summit Ridge Tagaytay, Misibis Bay Resort, Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan Cebu and more. Unlike other travel fairs, SOS is entirely online. You won't need to line up anywhere, visit booths, or trawl through multiple sites in search of the best rates. All the deals are in one place, at the HSMA SOS website. Vouchers bought during the September Online Sale are transferable. Since Christmas is coming up, you can give your loved ones the gift of travel for the upcoming holidays. NGL, we'd love to get an all-expense paid adventure as a gift,too. Aside from personal trips, companies can also check out special deals and packages for meetings, conferences, birthdays, weddings, and other special celebrations. Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 The Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 will be held from September 7 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati. This two-day travel fiesta is the place to be if you want to score discounts and freebies for your South Korean getawayEntrance to the Korean Travel Fiesta is free. Booths from partner airlines like Jeju Air, Korean Air, Cebu Pacific, and Philippine Airlines will offer special discounted fares on-site. But if your trips are already set, you can visit the booths and exhibits run by partner tour agencies, resorts, and regional Korean offices to discover more of South Korea's hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path destinations to make the most of your trip to the land of Hallyu.But aside from deals and steals for your trips, you can also get a crash course on all things Korea at this fair. Catch performances from Hallyu stars like Xiumin and Punch. There will also be pocket activities like hanbok wearing, Hangeul writing workshops, etc. This is the place to be if South Korea is on your travel list for 2025 Travelhood PH Travelhood PH is back. From August 31 to September 1, head to The Fifth at Rockwell Powerplant Mall from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. to score big discounts from a selection of curated travel destinations, airlines, and packages. Expect special discounts and packages from properties like Amanpulo, El Nido Resorts, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, The Farm at San Benito, and many more.Aside from your usual travel fair, one of the highlights of Travelhood is the live travel auction, where attendees can bid on incredible travel packages at discounted prices. Some items up for auction include Business Class Travel tickets to Taipei starting at P15,000, roundtrip tickets to anywhere in the Philippines starting at P20,000, nurture and wellness packages starting at P100, and more. Klook Travel Fest If you've already secured your flights and hotels, the next task on your to-do list should be deciding on the different sights and activities you want to try. Get special discounts amounting to P8,000 on all Klook activities, special buy-one-get-one deals on popular attractions, and hourly hotel stay giveaways when you attend the Klook Travel Fest from September 14 to 15 at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall.