DOT unveils PH travel pods in SM malls

October 16, 2019

MALLING MORE FUN IN PH. DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat and SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan lead the launch of Juan Fun Adventure at the SM City San Lazaro in Manila on Tuesday (Oct. 15, 2019). Under the program, social media-worthy dioramas will be on display showcasing various tourist attractions in a bid to encourage mall-goers to travel across the country. (PNA photo by Joyce Rocamora)

MANILA — The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday unveiled six immersive photo pod installations of Philippine destinations at the SM City San Lazaro, as part of its nationwide caravan for the “Malling is More Fun in the Philippines” campaign to encourage travel among shoppers.

In her speech, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the agency considers shopping “a very serious business”.