Voyzant expands into the Philippines, names Genaro ‘Bong’ Velasquez as GM

Travel consolidator Voyzant has expanded into the Philippines, naming Genaro ‘Bong’ Velasquez as its general manager for the region.

Bong is a “highly respected executive in the Philippine aviation and travel industry, bringing more than four decades of leadership experience spanning airline sales, travel distribution, strategic business development, and international market management,” the company said in a press release.

Over the course of his career, Bong has held senior leadership roles at Philippine Airlines, where he directed regional and international sales organizations across the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.

He is also widely recognized within the travel trade community. From 2018 to 2023, he served as Chairman of the Board of Airline Representatives, where he contributed meaningfully to industry collaboration and sector development.

“Bong’s depth of industry expertise, strong relationships across the travel trade, and proven leadership make him an exceptional addition to Voyzant,” said Chippy Jegathesan, CEO of Voyzant, in a statement. “We are delighted to welcome him to the organization as we continue to expand our presence and deepen our partnerships in the Philippines and across the region.”

In his new role, Bong will lead Voyzant’s strategic initiatives in the Philippine market, with a focus on accelerating growth, strengthening industry partnerships, and expanding opportunities across the travel and tourism sector in support of Voyzant’s global expansion strategy.

Expansion remains a core pillar of Voyzant’s growth strategy, the company noted.

“With a dynamic travel sector and rising demand for innovative solutions, the Philippines presents a strong opportunity for Voyzant to extend its reach and reinforce its position as a global industry leader,” the company said.

Voyzant says it remains focused on delivering “ambitious standards of service, transparency, and reliability as it grows, while continuing to build long-term relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders worldwide.”

Its expansion into the Philippines marks a “major step” in a broader international growth strategy.

The company says it plans to continue strengthening its presence across strategic regions, including South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with the goal of building a seamless travel ecosystem that supports travellers and drives industry innovation.

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