CEBU, Philippines - According to the United Nations World Travel Organization (UNWTO), Filipinos have been identified as one of the fastest-growing travel spenders among emerging markets in 2013, with the country’s outbound expenditure growing by 18 percent, second highest in the list of top travel spenders following Turkey, which registered a 24 percent growth.
In support to the growing number of Filipinos travelling abroad either for business or leisure purposes, Globe Telecom partnered with the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) for the 23rd Travel Tour Expo, which took place recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Globe showcased its flagship data roaming service, RoamSurf, which offers full 24 hours of unlimited data roaming service that enables worry-free internet connectivity from over 80 countries around the world for its postpaid and prepaid customers.
Organized by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association, Inc. (PTTA) in cooperation with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board, the Expo is the biggest event for the travel and tourism industry, gathering over 300 exhibitors targeting travel and tourism trade practitioners, corporate and business travelers, holiday travelers, incentive and convention planners, government and business leaders, as well as direct buyers and investors.
Founded in 1979 with the aim to foster unity in the travel industry and promote the welfare of its members and the traveling public, the PTTA is a group of outbound travel agencies and inbound tour operators. For this year’s installment of the Travel and Tour Expo, there were games, entertainment, raffle activities and presentations from participating exhibitors and sponsors aside from great travel deals and offers.
With Globe RoamSurf, Filipino travelers abroad have access to full 24-hour data roaming service. This means that data roaming connectivity does not end at 11:59 p.m. Roam Surf also allows customers to enjoy a complete browsing experience with no limitation or usage restriction, allowing users to do music and video streaming, as well as file sharing with no additional cost.
To supplement the worry-free travel experience, Roam Surf customers will also get access to free travel insurance coverage to protect them from travel-related incidents such as lost luggage, damaged mobile devices, terminated or delayed flights, and other travel inconveniences.
To know more about Globe Roam Surf and other roaming promos, one may visit the website is at www.globe.com.ph/international, dial *143#, download the GServices app on Google Play or App Store, or call the Roaming Hotline +6327301212. (FREEMAN)