BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — The city government of Baguio will be hosting this year’s Regional Travel Fair at the Baguio Convention and Cultural Center from May 15 to 17, 2026.

The event organized by the Travel Promotions Board in collaboration with the Department of Tourism will highlight the Cordillera Administrative Region through Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer engagements. An RTF Buyer’s Forum will also be conducted.

To ensure the success of the event, Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong issued Memorandum No. 78, series of 2026 directing the City Tourism, Culture and Arts Office as the overall coordinator.

Magalong also directed the Baguio City Police Office to provide traffic management and security during the event, and exempt the organizers from the implementation of the Number Coding Scheme Ordinance, as well as exempt the vehicles of suppliers from the Truck Ban Ordinance – upon presentation of the memorandum.

The City Environment and Parks management office shall take charge of sprucing up and beautification of the venue; while the Health Services Office – Emergency Medical Service and the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office shall provide standby emergency medical services.

Meanwhile, the City Buildings and Architecture office shall allow and assist the organizers to install and display promotional banners in designated areas within the city and facilitate the waiver of corresponding fees, subject to existing rules and regulations.

The City Treasury Office will also allow the participating concessionaires to operate during the event with the waiver of corresponding fees while the City Mayor’s Office – Business Permit and Licensing Office will facilitate the issuance of Special Permits to participating sponsors and concessionaires, waiving the corresponding fees.

The mayor hopes that by supporting this activity, the city government will encourage more tourist arrivals for economic recovery amidst the impact of the global fuel crisis.(JM Samidan)