Planning your next family getaway? The Travel Sale Expo 2026 is happening this October at SM Megamall, bringing travel deals, destinations, entertainment, and family-friendly experiences together under one roof.

The BER months are here, which means many Filipino families are already thinking about their next vacation—whether it’s a quick weekend getaway, a long-awaited family trip, or a holiday escape before the year ends.

If travel is on your family’s wish list, you may want to check out the Travel Sale Expo 2026, happening October 2 to 4 at SM Megamall.

Now on its fourth year, the three-day expo carries the theme “Where Travel Dreams Come Alive” and brings together airlines, hotels and resorts, tourism organizations, embassies, travel businesses, and other partners offering travel deals and experiences.

Find Travel Deals in One Place

One of the biggest reasons to visit the Travel Sale Expo is the opportunity to explore different travel options in one place.

Participating exhibitors will offer travel packages and travel-related products, with discounts of up to 75%.

For families, this could be a good opportunity to compare options for your next trip—from accommodations and tours to flights and other travel essentials.

Whether you’re dreaming of a beach vacation, an overseas adventure, or a simple weekend escape, you can use the expo as a starting point for planning.

And if you’re not quite ready to book anything yet, it can also be a fun way to discover destinations you may not have considered before.

Turn Travel Into a Christmas Gift

With Christmas just around the corner, the expo also comes at an interesting time for families looking for meaningful gifts.

Instead of another toy, gadget, or material gift, why not give a loved one an experience?

A family weekend getaway, a staycation, or a planned vacation can become a gift that everyone can enjoy together.

You could even use the expo to start planning a family trip for the upcoming holiday season or for 2027.

More Than Just a Travel Sale

The Travel Sale Expo isn’t designed to be just a shopping event.

Visitors can also expect performances, competitions, raffles, freebies, and interactive activities throughout the three-day event.

Among the activities lined up are an F4 Contest, cosplay, interpretative dance performances, a travel vlogger challenge, raffles, and other entertainment.

There will also be opportunities to experience different destinations and cultures through participating tourism organizations and partners.

For families bringing children along, the entertainment and activities can make the expo feel more like a day out than simply a place to shop for travel deals.

Discover Halal-Friendly Travel and Products

The expo will also feature a dedicated Halal Pavilion from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The pavilion will showcase Halal-friendly products, services, and travel offerings, giving visitors another opportunity to learn about options available for travelers looking for Halal-friendly experiences.

Plan and Pay for Your Next Trip

The Travel Sale Expo 2026 will feature Metrobank as its official bank partner, with special payment promotions available to qualified customers during the event.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Tourism (DOT) are also participating in the event, supporting the expo’s goal of connecting consumers with businesses in the tourism and travel industry.

For families working within a budget, it’s worth checking the available promotions and payment terms before making a purchase.

As with any travel sale, remember to check the details of each offer—including travel dates, blackout dates, inclusions, cancellation policies, and other conditions—before booking.

Tourism and Travel Leaders Come Together

The upcoming expo was recently presented during a press conference held on September 17 at the Embassy of Malaysia in Makati.

Representatives from government agencies, diplomatic missions, tourism organizations, airlines, travel companies, and other industry partners gathered to discuss the importance of collaboration within the tourism sector.

The panel included representatives from Malaysia and Indonesia, the Department of Tourism, Starlux Airlines, Sunlight Air, the Guam Visitors Bureau, the Malay Tourism Office, Metrobank, and the Global Tourism Business Association.

The discussions highlighted the role of events such as the Travel Sale Expo in connecting travelers with destinations and businesses while creating opportunities within the tourism industry.

Why Families May Want to Check It Out

If your family has been talking about taking a trip but hasn’t decided where to go yet, the Travel Sale Expo could be a good place to start.

You can:

• Explore different destinations in one venue
• Look for discounted travel packages and accommodations
• Compare travel options from different providers
• Discover new destinations and tourism offerings
• Look for ideas for a Christmas or birthday travel gift
• Enjoy entertainment and activities while exploring the expo
• Start planning your family’s next vacation

And sometimes, you don’t need to have a destination in mind before going to a travel expo. You might simply discover a deal or destination that inspires your next family adventure.

Travel Sale Expo 2026: Event Details

Travel Sale Expo 2026
📅 October 2–4, 2026
📍 SM Megamall
📱 Facebook: ONEKLIK Events
Theme: Where Travel Dreams Come Alive
Organized by: Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) and ONEKLIK Events
Official Bank Partner: Metrobank

🎟️ Online registration: https://tse.helixpay.ph/

Online registration gives registered attendees access to a three-day pass to the expo.

So if a family vacation is somewhere on your wish list, this October might be a good time to start turning that travel dream into an actual plan.