𝗗𝗢𝗧, 𝗗𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 ‘𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗼, 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗼, 𝗔𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼’ 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿

Over 1,700 tourism jobs are up for grabs at the 4th Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso: Philippine Tourism Job Fair happening at the SMX Convention Center Manila from October 9 to 11, 2025.

Launched in 2022 under the Marcos Administration, Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso—a joint initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Labor and Employment – DOLE—forms part of the government’s broader agenda to advance inclusive recovery and provide sustainable employment opportunities for Filipinos.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco personally visited the job fair on its opening day (Oct. 9), engaging with job seekers and tourism employers, and witnessing on-the-spot hiring activities that reflected the strong demand for skilled workers in the sector.

“Tourism is more than destinations; it is about people and possibilities. In 2024, over 6.75 million Filipinos—or 13.83 percent of our nation’s workforce—are employed in the tourism sector, a clear reflection reflecting how this industry continues to create opportunities and sustain livelihoods for our people. Through the Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso: Philippine Tourism Job Fair in partnership with DOLE, we are opening doors for Filipinos to build meaningful careers in a growing industry that continues to uplift communities under the leadership of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.,” Secretary Frasco said.

Now in its fourth year, Trabaho, Turismo, Asenso continues to serve as a national platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities in tourism, hospitality, and wellness.

This year’s edition features more than 50 participating employers from tourism and allied sectors, offering vacancies across hospitality, accommodation, food and beverage, and travel industries.

Available positions include room attendants, guest service agents, baristas, chefs, dining staff, kitchen helpers, and restaurant supervisors, alongside customer care, sales, logistics, and administrative roles such as encoders, travel and tour staff, warehouse personnel, production helpers, and vehicle operators.

The fair is held alongside the 16th Hotel and Foodservice Suppliers Show and Beauty + Health and Wellness Manila 2025, providing greater opportunities for career advancement, training, and networking within the tourism and allied industries.

Among those hired on the spot (HOTS) was Sherwin Niño Bodo, a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management graduate, who secured a position as a room attendant at ACE Hotel and Resort. “I have experience working abroad, but I returned home to be closer to my family. The job fair really helped because it was convenient, no long walks or waiting lines. I applied and was instantly hired,” he shared in Filipino.

Also present at the opening program were DOT Undersecretary Maria Rica C. Bueno, Assistant Secretary Christine Joy Cari, and representatives from DOLE-NCR, Global-Link MP Events International Inc., and key industry partners, including the Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP) and the Chamber of Cosmetics Industry of the Philippines.

Interested applicants are encouraged to pre-register at https://live.vx-events.com/events/DOTjobfair and visit the fair until Saturday, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.