EastWest Bank has taken center stage at the Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) 2025 as a major sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to driving tourism growth through accessible financing, seamless digital solutions, and industry-wide collaboration.
In his opening address, EastWest CEO Jerry Ngo urged stakeholders to view tourism as more than a driver of economic activity. “Filipino hospitality is never transactional; it is deeply personal. Tourism is not just an industry for us. It is an ecosystem we want to nurture from the ground up through partnerships and collaborations,” he said, calling on partners to see tourism as a platform for identity, livelihood, and national pride.
At PTM 2025, EastWest welcomed visitors to an interactive booth designed to bring banking closer to travel. Guests could apply for EastWest credit cards on-site, explore personal loans and travel insurance, and take advantage of exclusive installment promos at participating travel merchants.
As a special perk, EastWest credit cardholders enjoyed early access from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, giving them first pick of the best travel deals ahead of the general public. This privilege is part of EastWest’s “EasyWay to Bank” promise, delivering ease, personalization, and access through smarter travel financing, better digital tools, and a seamless customer experience.
Beyond the event, EastWest continues to expand its travel-ready ecosystem, offering installment options, NFC payments, real-time rewards, and airport lounge access to make every trip easier and more rewarding. Its parent company, Filinvest, complements this effort by investing in sustainable tourism through hospitality, food and beverage innovation, and eco-conscious infrastructure development.
“Tourism thrives when government, LGUs, communities, transport, technology, and yes, banks come together,” Ngo added. “If we nurture it with the right financial tools, the right partnerships, and the right spirit, tourism will not just grow, it will transform lives.”
By sponsoring PTM 2025, EastWest is not just supporting tourism promotion but empowering its future, helping build a travel industry that is more inclusive, sustainable, and transformative for communities nationwide.
