The Philippine delegation at the Post-OTM Sales Mission, New Delhi leg
NEW DELHI, INDIA – Following a strong showing at the Outbound Travel Market (OTM) 2026 in Mumbai, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines generated Php 339.76 million in sales leads during a tri-city sales mission across Jaipur, Chandigarh, and New Delhi.
Conducted on February 9, 10, and 13 as a strategic extension of OTM 2026, the roadshow reinforced the country’s presence in one of Asia’s fastest-growing outbound travel markets. By capitalizing on heightened interest among Indian travelers toward Southeast Asia, the Post-OTM Sales Mission positioned the Philippines as a top-of-mind destination for leisure travel, meetings, and incentives through direct engagements with key stakeholders in Northern India.
This targeted outreach brought together a total of 16 airlines, hotels, resorts, and destination management companies for a focused program of networking sessions, one-on-one business meetings, and Philippine product presentations. The roadshow drew over 150 qualified Indian buyers, with at least 50 buyers each leg, representing travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate planners who influence outbound travel decisions.
Tabletop business-to-business meeting between seller and buyer
The multi-city format targeted Jaipur’s luxury, MICE, and family travel segments, as well as Chandigarh’s premium market. The mission concluded in New Delhi, leveraging the capital’s economic prominence and its direct flight connectivity to Manila via Air India.
Launched in October 2025, the Delhi-Manila route marked India’s first non-stop flight to the Philippines, offering a seamless travel experience for both business and leisure.
Further simplifying travel to the archipelago, Indian nationals now have visa-free entry to the Philippines for up to 14 days. Additionally, those with valid visas from Australia, Japan, Canada, Schengen, Singapore, United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible for an extended 30-day visa-free stay.
TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles highlighted the importance of continuity in market development: “India remains a priority growth market for the Philippines. By extending our presence beyond OTM into key regional hubs, we ensured that conversations translated into sustained partnerships.”
“This roadshow allowed us to present updated destination offerings, reinforce connectivity developments, and engage directly with decision-makers who influence outbound travel from India.”
The Post-OTM Sales Mission underscores the Philippines’ commitment to the Indian market by prioritizing enhanced accessibility, strong trade partnerships, and diverse tourism offerings.
To sustain this momentum, the TPB hosted its India Mega Familiarization Tour from April 7 to 14, concluding with a business-to-business networking session with key Philippine tourism stakeholders. With another familiarization tour slated for the third quarter, these efforts aim to encourage increased tourism investments and ensure the Philippines remains a top-of-mind destination for the surging Indian outbound travel market.
