Established in April 1961, ROYAL TRAVELS, INC. is a pioneering force in the Philippine travel industry. For over six decades, our unwavering commitment to exceptional service has solidified our position as a leading provider of corporate and incentive travel solutions.

Our team of seasoned professionals boasts a combined industry experience of over 63 years. Under the visionary leadership of our founder and President, Dr. Francisco V. Tankiang—a pioneering force in the industry being the founding President of PTAA (Philippine Travel Agents Association) in 1979 and the first Filipino to lead both the ASEAN Tourism Association and the Philippine Travel Agents Association—ROYAL TRAVELS has built an outstanding reputation both domestically and internationally.

Dr. Francisco V. Tankiang’s legacy is continued by our Managing Director, who is the Past President of the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), the national organization representing accredited travel agencies across the country.

She currently serves as Deputy President of the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) — the regional alliance of national travel associations from Southeast Asia that promotes cooperation, integration, and excellence in ASEAN tourism.

In addition, she is a Director of the Universal Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), the world federation representing travel agents and tourism professionals globally, working closely with international stakeholders to advance industry standards, advocacy, education, and global collaboration in travel and tourism.