Corporate or Business Travel

-considered the backbone of the tourism

industry
-multinational corp, large org., small &
medium enterprises need to send their
business representatives to other places
for different business purposes such as,
- attending business meetings,
- conferences
- conventions,
- trainings
- other business- related events
What is Destination?
 DESTINATION
- An important aspect of travel
- refers to the place that traveller wishes to
visit
- Attractions, events and other activities that
become the purpose of the travel
 Tourist Attractions
are places of interest that tourists
visit because of their natural beauty,
as well as their historical and
cultural value
 Natural attractions
Are geological and geographical
formations that attract tourists
- Composed of natural formations and
resources such as:
- volcanoes
- flora and fauna
- mountains
- bodies of water
 The following are examples of natural attractions in
the Philippines

1. Chocolate hills and the tarsiers of Bohol

2. Mt. Pulag National Park in Benguet
3. Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
 Cultural attractions
are those that mainly have cultural and
historical value, including the
- lifestyle
- art
- religion
- way of life of a group of people in a
specific geographical are
Examples of Cultural attractions
1. Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila
2. Intramuros or Walled City of Manila
 Recreational Facilities
- Structures built primarily for leisure and
recreation

- swimming pools
- resort
- golf clubs
- surfing
- scuba diving
 Religious gatherings and festival
Events often visited by tourist for spiritual and
religious purposes
 Examples of Religious gatherings and
festival

1. Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in

Saudi Arabia
2. Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our
Lady of Manaog in Pangasinan
3. Sinulog Festival in Cebu City