the Philippine booth at the New York Times Travel Show
To cap all that walking - or give those weary legs some rest - there are seminars where one can sit and listen to hosts talking about various travel topics. Today alone, there were great presenters: Rick Steves, Arthur & Pauline Frommer, Andrew Zimmern (of Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods: he went to the Philippines and ate balut, remember?) and the two I'm truly very fond of, Ian Wright and Megan McCormick. These are the people I see on television and wished I had their job - you know, getting paid to travel.
For the first time in 5 years, the Philippines has finally joined this premier consum
er and travel trade powwow. As I entered the Asia section, I immediately went to look for the Philippine booth and despite the small size - I felt happy to see it. I met Ms. Emma Yulo, Director of the Philippine Department of Tourism at the Philippine Consulate General. I told her how proud I was to see the country's participation in this important show. Later in the afternoon, I was all the more happy as I see attendees bringing home souvenir bags from the Philippine booth - with the inviting photo of an idyllic Palawan beach. I truly hope that bag will help ignite their curiosity to see the Philippines!
For the first time in 5 years, the Philippines has finally joined this premier consum
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