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Premier Boracay resort donates vaccines to local government

No one is safe until everyone is safe. To help curb the spread of COVID-19, Filinvest Development Corp. recently signed an agreement to donate 5,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to the people of the municipality of Malay, Aklan. The donation was facilitated through Filinvest Hospitality, Chroma Hospitality and Crimson…

MVP helps rebuild country’s tourism competitiveness

As tourist arrivals from abroad continued to increase, the country’s tourism sector, according to a growing number of industry observers, was poised to take off and reach unprecedented heights, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year. As the global travel industry faces the adverse effects of these unprecedented times,…

GCash & Airasia team up for safe, cashless flights!

What do you get when you pair the country’s leading mobile wallet app with the world’s best low-cost airline? GCash and AirAsia execs announce their partnership during a recent virtual event AirAsia and GCash have announced a timely partnership that now allows travelers to pay for their plane tickets via…

Luxury living & the return of the central business district

By JOSE PAOLO S.DELA CRUZ City life may have slowed down due to the pandemic, but for these hotel and real estate giants, the central business district is poised for a “grand” comeback. The skyline as seen from Grand Hyatt Manila In a recent media briefing, Federal Land Inc. president…

Here comes the (new normal) bride!

By Hermes Joy Tunac For couples who want to get married in the new normal sans the hassle of finding the perfect reception venue, this local bistro-turned-events restaurant could be the place for them. Organizing wedding receptions in the new normal has its equal share of pros and cons. For…

A new serviced residence concept opens in Western Visayas

Amidst the pandemic, the largest international lodging owner-operator in the country with 27 properties is proceeding with developing more hotels and serviced residences across the country. According to Daniel Wee, Strategic Projects of Ascott country general manager & VP, they are opening 18 more properties in the next few years.…

Ain’t no mountain high enough for these winemakers

In the Philippines, Chandon Argentina, one of the world’s leading producers of sparkling wines, has made a conscious decision to become predominantly an e-retail brand because of Filipinos' buying habits. Their variant of choice? Best served with ice, the sweet, refreshing Chandon Delice! By Alex Y. Vergara It’s cool, sweet…

This could be the safest, most luxe way yet to enjoy Boracay

Experience Boracay like never before, as Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay teams up with Airtaxi.ph to provide you with a luxurious and safe getaway. The high-end resort on Station Zero has come up with an ideal solution by joining forces with the flight company to organize Station Zero Bubble, a…

When the world pressed the reset button

Text and photos by Jamie Ysrael Zaldivar From being stuck in the desserts of Las Vegas to traveling the world over to retreat to the mountains of Bali, this young mom and her son started the new normal with a life-changing journey. The author with her son People have called…

Five Philippine dive spots you can now visit

Like many industries, the Philippine diving community was hit pretty hard by the pandemic and travel restrictions. After a year on the shelf, however, it’s good to know that the Philippines is on the way to fully reopening its biodiverse spots to tourists, with some of the country’s most breathtaking…