Based on Executive Order No. 589 "Exporters joining international trade fairs, exhibitions, selling mission, among others, are exempted from paying the travel tax.

Exporters from the regions can now avail of travel tax exemption through their local PHILEXPORT chapters. The application for exemption must be filed at the PHILEXPORT at least two days prior to the flight schedule.

Claims for travel tax exemption certificates can be made at the Philippine Tourism Authority regional offices in Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Zamboanga, La Union, Laoag, Baguio, Clark Pampanga, Hilaga Pampanga and Cagayan de Oro.