ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) I. PHILIPPINE BUSINESS MISSION TO AUSTRALIA Inclusive Dates: 02 October 2019 to 03 October 2019 21 companies Venue: Melbourne (Crowne Melbourne) and Sydney (Sheraton at The Park) Nature of Activity: Sales / Business Mission Short Description: Sydney and Melbourne have been identified as top sources of outbound passenger traffic from Australia and have the largest volume of short-term Completed resident departures. The road show provided a venue to showcase the latest developments in Philippine tourism, including new destinations, products, services and travel packages. Important components of the road show included one-on-one meetings, product presentations, business transactions and networking activities with clients. II. ASIA PACIFIC STROKE CONFERENCE 2019 (APSC 2019 MANILA) Inclusive Dates: 03 October 2019 to 06 October 2019 577 foreign and local participants Completed Venue: SMX Convention Center 1 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) Nature of Activity: M.I.C.E. Booked Event Short Description: The Asia Pacific Stroke Conference (APSC) is an annual conference involving Stroke and its related diseases, which is held in different countries in the Asia Pacific region. It is an international meeting where experts in neuro- sciences, particularly stroke, deliver their ideas on the present and future aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders specific to the Asia Pacific region. Practitioners, researchers, and those involved in stroke diagnosis and treatment from all over the world will be the delegates/main attendees of this conference. The Stroke Society of the Philippines (SSP) hosted the Asia Pacific Stroke Conference 2019 (APSC 2019 Manila), expected to be attended by a minimum of 600 participants. The conference coincided with the celebration of “World Stroke Day” on 06 October 2019, during which a “Fun Run for Stroke Awareness” was participated in by the delegates of the conference, and other allied company representatives. The TPB approved the following support/assistance to SSP for APSC 2019 Manila: • Airport Meet and Greet Assistance for the foreign participants of the Conference 2 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) • Co-Sponsorship of the Food & Beverage for the Gala Dinner/Cultural Night on 04 October 2019 at the SMX Convention Center, for a maximum amount of PhP 500,000.00 • Giveaways for the Speakers & VIPs of the Conference III. SONIK PHILIPPINES Inclusive Dates: 04 October 2019 to 05 October 2019 57 participants Venue: The Hotel at Green Sun, Manila Nature of Activity: M.I.C.E. Booked Event Short Description: SONIK Philippines is the 1st ever Philippine-sanctioned Music Conference x Festival organized by Homonym, in partnership with the National Commission for Culture & the Arts (NCCA). Its goal is to give Filipino Completed musicians a platform to share & improve their craft, connect the local music community with each other & the world, and elevate the Philippine music industry. The 2-day international music business conference and festival was designed to merge the creative & business sides of music in the Philippines, to bridge the gaps within the music community, and promote Philippine music around the world. The sessions centered on the Filipino context & experience. It was expected to be attended by speakers from all over the 3 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) world, specifically Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, among others. TPB provided airport meet-and-greet assistance for all the foreign participants (57 pax). IV. LUXPERIENCE 2019 Inclusive Dates: 07 October 2019 to 10 October 2019 9 companies Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney, Australia Nature of Activity: International Trade and Consumer Fair Short Description: Luxperience is a travel trade forum based in the Australasia and Pacific region for companies specializing in luxury travel and business events. Completed The event is by invitation only where delegates are thoroughly vetted and qualified to ensure they match the program, the requirements and needs of companies as well as provide new business opportunities for exhibitors. The highlight of Luxperience is the three-day intimate business-to-business (B2B) event that will provide access to the highest quality buyers of high end 4 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) and premium travel experiences. The event is considered as the ultimate platform where we can exclusively position and promote premium product offerings in the Philippines. V. ASEAN TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETINGS (ATCM) Inclusive Dates: 07 October 2019 to 11 October 2019 70 participants Venue: Boracay, Malay, Aklan Nature of Activity: M.I.C.E. Booked Event Short Description: The DOT hosted the ASEAN Tourism Committee Meetings. The ASEAN Tourism Committee Meetings are held twice (2) a year and hosted by the Completed NTO's to implement the two-year work plan of the ATSP rotationally and alphabetically among the ASEAN Member States. TPB provided the following assistance: - Provision of tokens - Technical Assistance VI. ASIAN FEDERATION OF EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION ASSOCIATION (AFECA) 5 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) Inclusive Dates: 09 October 2019 to 11 October 2019 58 Foreign 40 Local participants Venue: Philippine International Convention Center & Conrad Manila Nature of Activity: M.I.C.E. Booked Event Short Description: The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), together with the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS), accepted the invitation of the Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention Associations (AFECA) for the Philippines’ hosting of its 14th Annual General Meetings (AGM) on 08-12 October 2019 in Manila. Completed The Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention Associations (AFECA) is the umbrella association of national MICE associations/ organizations from seven countries: China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan. Their main goal is to help develop and grow the MICE industry in the region. AFECA has over 131 members, covering 17 nations/regions in Asia. The Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS), established in 1981, is a non-profit association composed of professional event/exhibition/ convention organizers and their partners in business – venue owners, booth contractors, freight forwarders, 6 ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT 4TH QUARTER 2019 STATUS PROGRAM / ACTIVITY / PROJECT OBJECTIVES Present Status of Program/Follow-ups: Title of Program/Activity/Project; Inclusive Dates; Venue; Nature of Activity (if not indicated Objectives of the Program/Activity/Project Completed/Ongoing/Cancelled/Rescheduled in the title); Short Description (please provide reason for non-implementation) and hotels as well as institutions offering allied services, such as travel and tour agencies, airlines, printing, and other agencies. Moreover, PACEOS is one of the founding member of AFECA. Annually, AFECA holds an Annual General Meetings (AGM) of its members which has three (3) components: • Board and Advisory Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) The yearly gathering of AFECA Members to discuss issues and concerns of the MICE industry in the region. • Asia MICE Youth Challenge The AFECA Asia MICE Youth Challenge is open to all students attending an accredited university or college within Asia. It is a platform for future Asian MICE talents to showcase their genius novel event and marketing