Company Profile
Bridges Travel & Tours was registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 5th of October 2004, as a duly organized corporation existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines. This formally marked our entry into the travel industry.
Armed with an initial staff of seven (7), it has increased its work force to almost three folds. The company’s growth is attributed to our multiple unique value offerings and a dynamic, highly motivated and creative management team & staff.
We are certified affiliates of the following organizations, namely :
- Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA)
- Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA)
- Network of Independent Travel Agencies (NITAS)
For increased accessibility, Bridges Travel & Tours have likewise engaged 3rd party providers to improve our visibility. These are –
- Maintaining our own website – www.bridgestravel.com
- A dedicated website offering local tours/packages - www.govisitphilippines.com
- Utilization of AMADEUS and ABACUS reservations systems for airline, cars and hotel bookings
- Participation in Local Travel Expositions such as
a. PTAA Travel Tour Expo ( every February)
b. Travel Madness Expo (every July)
c. Trendsetters Bazaar (every November) - Attendance in International Travel Expositions such as
a. 2015 - Visit Japan Travel Mice Mart Japan, Incentive Travel & Conventions Thailand, ITB Asia Singapore
b. 2014 – World Travel Market (WTM London) UK
To ensure service levels are met, the team is required to –
- Attend seminars of all providers eg. airlines, cruise offerings, familiarization tours and the like
- Target setting with bi-annual feedback of development plans and needs
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Key Strategies
The travel industry is a highly competitive industry. In order to fortify our position as a leader in this industry, Bridges Travel and Tours is keen on focusing in four strategic areas, namely:
- Keeping the Company financially healthy at all times;
- Rendering superior service to customers that translate to customer loyalty resulting to repeat orders and referrals that create new and bigger opportunities;
- Maintaining a high-performing team that consistently displays competence in customer orientation and driving for results with the highest regard for professional ethics and Christian values; and
- Doing all of the above at the lowest cost in the industry.
Accreditation & Membership
 Department of Foreign Affairs |
 Department of Tourism |
 The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies |
 Philippine Convention & Visitors Corporation |
 Philippine Tour Operators Association |
 Philippine Travel Agencies Association |
Airline Conversion Rate
USD 1.00 = PHP 53.10
updated as of November 13, 2018
