Worldbex brings biggest construction, tourism expo in Davao

DAVAO CITY – For the fourth time, the organizer of the biggest construction and tourism expositions will bring over 200 exhibitors here for the Philbex and the Tourism and Leisure Expo (TLEX) 2018 events on May 10 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center.

This was announced on Monday by Abaigeal Quiohilag, the associate director for Corporate Planning and Special Projects of Worldbex Service International, the organizer of the 4-day back-to-back Philbex and TLEX expositions.

TLEX is only in its second year in Davao. Quiohilag said there will be 200 exhibitors in Philbex and 95 for TLEX, although both events could still draw more participants from across the country.

This includes exhibitors from China and Indonesia. She said the exhibition will include an Architect’s Gallery, a showcase of latest structural perspective of the region’s top architects like the Far East Associates, the United Architects of the Philippines, and the Philippine Institute of Architects. The Designer’s Gallery will also be one of the event's highlights.

Quiohilag said Worldbex is bringing the two expositions to Davao again because of the city’s huge market for construction and design materials, noting its booming hotel and residential constructions.

“It is very apt for us to do the construction shows here because of the Build Build Build program of the President (Rodrigo Duterte),” she said.

Carmen Grace Paragas, Worldbex marketing assistant, said Davao's construction boom reflects the city's golden age of infrastructure.

Last year, Worldbex recorded 16,000-foot traffic during Philbex and TLEX exhibitions. Quiohilag expects an increase this year because there are more exhibitors for the events.

On the other hand, TLEX seeks to inspire people to discover the world of travel.

The exhibition will bring a wide array of top-rated and accredited travel and leisure brands. The participants are the Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, travel agencies, resorts, hotels, cruise lines and shipping companies. (Lilian C. Mellejor/PNA)