Second CALABARZON Travel Expo officially opens
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Second CALABARZON Travel Expo officially opens

Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines — After a successful run last year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region 4A (CALABARZON has once again opened its 2ns Travel Expo last December 11, Wednesday at the Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The 3-day event will showcase our tourism destinations, cultural and artistic performances, cuisine and local delicacies of the region. There will also be travel agencies present so you can get the best deals and promos on your next travel destination.

Second CALABARZON Travel Expo officially opens
Second CALABARZON Travel Expo officially opens

The event was graced by Laguna Governor Ramil Fernandez, Laguna Board Member Angelica Jones Alarva, Enchanted Kingdom President and CEO, Mr. Mario O. Mamon, COO Ms. Cynthia R. Mamon Ph. D, and OIC Regional Director Maritess Castro.

CALABARZON Travel Expo Quezon Booth
CALABARZON Travel Expo Quezon Booth
Calabarzon Most Innovative Product - CALABARZON Travel Expo
Calabarzon Most Innovative Product – CALABARZON Travel Expo

CALABARZON, composed of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon has plenty of reasons to be a key player in the tourism industry, shared Governor Ramil. He added that the real challenge was on maximizing the opportunity and the resources, highlighting first and foremost, the manpower, the tourism officers who are promoting the region’s destinations and cultural services.

Tsinelas from Liliw Laguna
Tsinelas from Liliw Laguna
Products from San Pedro Laguna
Products from San Pedro Laguna

One of the speakers, Laguna Board Member Angelica Jones Alarva also urges to patronize our local products further boost tourism. In celebration with the opening of the 2nd CALABARZON Travel Expo, there were cultural performances and various exhibitors from different provinces which will highlight the best tourism destinations, culinary and cultural services in the region.

Cultural Performers at Calabarzon Travel Expo 2019
Cultural Performers at Calabarzon Travel Expo 2019

Some of the destinations, products, and activities to check out in the region include trekking adventures in Rizal, the various footwear in Liliw Laguna, the hot springs in Los Banos, the beaches in Batangas, the dairy products and indigenous delicacies of Cavite, and the handicrafts from Quezon.

Fresh Produce from Calabarzon
Fresh Produce from Calabarzon
Products from Antipolo City
Products from Antipolo City
Products from Batangas
Products from Batangas
Kapeng Barako from Batangas
Kapeng Barako from Batangas

The 2ND CALABARZON Travel Expo will run from December 11-13, 2019 at the Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Searching for best hotels and affordable flights? Check out our complete list of affordable hotels and resorts via Agoda or you may also see available Airbnb properties in the city.

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Written by Denise Alyssa G. Villamar

Dog whisperer, literature organizer at Thought Catalog, and a sucker for music photography.

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