MAJOR Philippine outbound operator, Rajah Travel Corporation, has soft launched a new website selling both inbound and outbound products. Offering both B2C and B2B functionalities, the site is expected to be fully operational by June.
“We’ve created a website that’s not just for the outbound market, because it didn’t make sense for us to be online and cater only to the Philippines,” said Aileen Clemente, president, Rajah Travel Corporation.
Managing director, Maria Bernadette Marin-Arnaiz, said the site would first sell flights, inbound and outbound packages, tours from brands such as Insight Vacations and Contiki, land arrangements and specialty products like Uniworld boutique river cruises.
It would also eventually have a real-time chat facility for enquiries, a hotel booking engine and online payment options.
Travel consultants can access products through a separate B2B login.
The site will also carry themed, special interest tours from the company’s new tour brochure which was launched late last month. “This is something of a first – a history- and culture-based compilation of tours which goes beyond sun, sea, and sand, released in the Philippines by a tour operator,” Clemente pointed out.
Funtastic Vacations Philippines features tours like Heroes Trail, taking the visitor to World War II landmarks, and adventure itineraries such as volcano trekking to Taal Lake. The brochure also highlights getaway staycation deals with Rajah’s partner hotels and resorts across the Philippines.
