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A strong sense of vigor and optimism characterizes the city of Davao as Worldbex Services Services International (WSI) – the country’s leading events and expositions organizer – officially opened the doors to the 3rd Philippine Building and Construction Expo Davao (PHILBEX Davao) and the 1st Travel and Leisure Expo Davao (TLEX Davao) yesterday. Offering free admissions, the co-located trade shows are set to run until May 14, from 11:00am to 7:00pm at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang Premier.
To inaugurate the grand opening, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the venue lobby; which saw a noteworthy gathering of top industry personalities. Among those who graced the groundbreaking event were Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and Vice Mayor Paolo Zimmerman Duterte represented by Councilor Rene Lopez; Ms. Regina Rosa Tecson, OIC of City Tourism Operation Office; DPWH Region XI Director Allan Borromeo; and Worldbex Services International’s key officers, WSI Founding Chairman Joseph Ang, WSI Co-Founder Levi Ang, WSI Executive Director Ar. Francisco Flameño, WSI Managing Director Jill Aithnie Ang, and WSI Marketing Director JR Ang.
Also in attendance were Domestic Promotion Dept. OIC Susana Del Mundo, DOT Regional Director Robbie Alabado, VDFS Chairman Benjamin Lizada, Cathay Pacific Regional Manager Cecil Marcelo, Engr. Gloria Lumapan of the Structural Engineers Association of Davao, Joel Lao of the Chamber of Real Estate & Builders Associations, Capt. Ronald Go of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Engr. Leonardo Apalisoc of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Ar. Alrey Jane Tancio of the Philippine Institute of Architects – Greater Davao Section, Engr. Cary Beatisula of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, IDr. Rosette Yabut – Arnaldo of the PIID Mindanao Chapter, PIID National Board Member IDr. Mike Suqui, PIID Mindanao Chapter Past President IDr. Hazel Resari among others.
From the latest product and services innovations that will change the way we live to featured programs that will allow attendees to pick the brains of the industry’s most renowned practitioners, PHILBEX Davao’s event highlights were all conceived to embody the show’s thrust. With that said, not to be missed are the Architects Gallery; the WORLDBEX Lab, the PHILBEX Davao Seminars, the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers’ Mini Talk Show, and the 2nd Projeto Furniture Design Competition.
On the other hand, debuting this year is the much-awaited TLEX Davao, a premier travel expo that aims to address the growing need for hassle-free and accessible travel and leisure products. Through its theme of “Excite. Explore. Experience.”, the first-ever TLEX Davao is hoping to sustain a strong sense of adventure in the region and consequently empower its tourism and hospitality industry.
As it takes over a total of 1,263 of exhibition space which houses over 40 exhibitors from all over the country, TLEX Davao is offering no less than an all-inclusive travel expo that will help attendees turn their dream trip into a reality. From premium and accredited travel agencies and tour operators, the exhibitor profile of TLEX Davao includes national tourist offices and organizations, airline companies, cruise liners and shipping firms, as well as countless hotels and resorts.
Apart from its extensive range of exhibitors, also highlighting the first-ever TLEX Davao are exciting pocket events that are geared towards all things travel and leisure-related. These include the Visit Davao Fun Sale 3-Day Seminar and a compelling panel discussion to be hosted by the Davao Bloggers Society.
These are truly exciting times for the region of Mindanao; one that sees the rapid rise of its construction and design industry to global acclaim and the burgeoning of its tourism and hospitality sector. With all these in store, you would not want to miss out on these two epic trade shows!
For more information, go to www.worldbex.com or follow @worldbex and @TLEX.ph on Facebook and Instagram. Attendees are also encouraged to use the following hashtags during the event: #PhilbexDavao, #TLEX.