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The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is set to stage the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), the biggest annual fair focused on promoting popular and emerging tourist destinations in the country, which will take place on September 1-3, 2023 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. With nearly 300 exhibitors from all 17 regions of the Philippines, the Philippine Travel Mart brings together hotels, resorts, travel agencies, tour operators, and tourism offices under one roof. The one-stop setup makes it easy for travel fair patrons to peruse vacation packages from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Visitors of the PTM will have the advantage of availing discounts and deals available only for on-the-spot bookings.
“It’s still the domestic market that is driving tourism in the country. We see this because of the strong demand for packaged tours in popular destinations like Baguio, Boracay, Cebu, and Palawan. What the PHILTOA is trying to achieve by way of this fair is to entice Filipinos to discover hidden gems such as the Zamboanga Peninsula, Quirino, and Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos). These are just some of the places that are under the radar but deserve to be explored, appreciated, and enjoyed,” says PHILTOA 1st Vice President Mary Ann Ong. The PTM serves as a significant platform for promoting domestic tourism, and it is a testament to the power of collaboration within the travel industry. The partnership with the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) and the unwavering support from the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, and media outlets enable the event’s continuous success and contribute to rebuilding and revitalizing the tourism sector.
“We are grateful for the strong partnerships with PHILTOA, the Department of Tourism, Tourism Promotions Board, Philippine Airlines, and our media partners. The 34th Philippine Travel Mart is not only a showcase of our country’s incredible destinations but also a celebration of our industry’s resilience and strength as a major contributor to the country’s growth and progress,” said PHILTOA President Fe Abling-Yu.
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Vision Express And DepEd Launched #VisionForEducation
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Vision Express, a leading provider of vision care products and services forges a partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) to launch #VisionForEducation – a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the visual health of students nationwide. Through this collaboration, Vision Express aims to provide massive eye-health campaigns, free eye tests, and eyeglasses to students in need. Many students face challenges in their academic journey due to undiagnosed vision problems which impede their ability to comprehend and absorb information. #VisionForEducation helps identify and address visual impairments, ensuring that students can reach their full potential in the classroom.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the Department of Education in our shared mission to provide better visual health for students. We firmly believe that clear vision is an integral part of learning, and our collaboration with DepEd allows us to contribute to the overall well-being and academic success of young learners,” said Vision Express Managing Director Neelam Gopwani. In the coming months, Vision Express, through #VisionForEducation, will participate in a series of DepEd’s initiatives starting with this year’s National Learning Camp and Palarong Pambansa.
“I would like to thank Vision Express for this very significant partnership not only for Palarong Pambansa but with all other programs of the department. We see that the contribution of Vision Express is very essential particularly that it has something to do with the eyes. We know that this is one particular sense that is really helpful when you engage in learning and in sports,” said DepEd Assistant Secretary for Operations Hon. Francis Cesar B. Bringas. Vision Express is eager to embark on this partnership with the Department of Education and looks forward to making a significant impact on the lives of students through improved visual health.
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AirAsia Philippines Introduces Guilt-Free Plant-Based Inflight Meals
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AirAsia Philippines rolls out a healthier, plant-based alternative to its Filipino favorite Sisig Meal for guests flying with the airline. Offering a twist from the usual meat Filipinos are familiar with, the airline enables Filipinos to fly healthy with the Guilt-Free Sisig which is perfect for vegetarians and passengers looking for a healthier version of the top-selling dish. Bringing the Guilt-Free Sisig to life is AirAsia Philippines' partnership with Green Rebel, an Indonesian-based food tech start-up, wherein its offerings are clean-labeled and made with natural and non-GMO ingredients and specifically made to mimic the taste and feel of uniquely Asian cuisine.
“At AirAsia, our mission to enable everyone to fly goes beyond the skies – it’s about making every journey as welcome and accommodating for all our guests, including those looking for a healthier lifestyle change or with restricted diets. With the introduction of AirAsia Philippines’ first plant-based meal, we celebrate the diversity of our guests and ensure that each passenger, whether vegetarian or those aiming to be more health-conscious, can savor the experience of flying with AirAsia," AirAsia Philippines Country Head for Communications and Public Affairs and Spokesperson Steve Dailisan explained. The move by AirAsia Philippines to introduce plant-based in-flight meals is part of a wider effort to bring healthier food options to the airline’s passengers across different AOCs including Malaysia, Thailand, and more.
AirAsia’s Guilt-Free Sisig is available to all passengers for only Php190.00 if pre-booked and Php250.00 if ordered onboard. Guests are encouraged to book in-flight meals and refreshments as well as other flight add-ons at least 24 hours prior to departure. Stay updated with the latest travel advisories, guidelines, and booking options through the airasia Superapp, its official website (www.airasia.com) and social media channels. Guests are also reminded to comply with the respective government regulations and travel requirements to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.
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A Jolly Camp Experience Awaits Kids At The JolliKids Fun Camp
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Kids can now build memories and create new experiences with everyone’s favorite friend – Jollibee – with the JolliKids Fun Camp, which kicked off recently at the fast-food chain’s Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Triangle Drive branch. The JolliKids Fun Camp allows kids aged 5 to 12 to experience the joy of what it’s like to be part of the Jollibee store team as they go through a half-day program filled with fun, engaging, and educational activities. They can participate as mini managers and team up with the grown-up crew to experience, create, and serve customers’ classic langhap-sarap favorites.
Kids who were present at the kickoff joined the Jollibee crew in a variety of activities, such as assisting the crew in serving the customers, assembling Jollibee meals, and greeting on-the-go customers at the drive-thru window. Participants were also taught how to prepare two of Jollibee’s well-loved menu items, the Jolly Spaghetti and the Yumburger. The JolliKids Fun Camp is currently running in select Jollibee branches nationwide until September 30, 2023. For only Php400, kids can get the quintessential Jollibee crew experience with activity materials, meals, a certificate, and more freebies. For an additional Php250, kids can also have their own Mini Managers uniform to make the experience more memorable.
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Lifemalls By Filinvest Partners With Mercato Centrale For Grand Launch Of 'Food Festival' In The South
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| (L-R): Mercato Centrale General Manager Daniel Aguilar, Mercato Centrale President Vanessa Ledesma, Mercato Centrale Co-Founder RJ Ledesma, Festival Supermall Inc. (FSI) First Vice President and Business Unit Head Michael Angelo Dumlao, FSI Senior Assistant Vice President for Marketing Denise Lagayan, Festival Mall Deputy General Manager Yvette Dizon (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Mercato Centrale) |
Mercato Centrale, the leading outdoor food lifestyle market in the Philippines, announced its highly anticipated return to the south, in partnership with Lifemalls By Filinvest. The collaboration kicked off with the grand launch of the “Food Festival By Mercato Centrale” at Festival Mall Alabang, the inaugural Lifemall to host the food market. Mercato Centrale founder RJ Ledesma stated that this strategic alliance was envisioned to make Mercato Centrale a staple presence across all Lifemalls By Filinvest, creating a blend of culinary delights and engaging outdoor food experience for mall-goers.
“Lifemalls By Filinvest have consistently shown strong support for both business growth and community development, which is why we’re delighted to collaborate with them. This provides us with an opportunity to continue our advocacy of supporting micro and small food enterprises,” said Ledesma. “Food Festival By Mercato Centrale” offers a unique dining experience at Festival Mall with live music performances from their hand-picked buskers. The food booths are conveniently located at the mall’s Water Garden Park, allowing diners to enjoy their meals amidst nature. The food market features 15 to 20 food booths offering diverse cuisines including Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Middle Eastern. The participating merchants and vendors comprised Bagnet Patong, Uncle Kim’s, Moyumie Shawarma, Chicago, Steak Garage, JD’s Takoyaki, Supreme Hungarian, For Heaven’s Shake, City of Drinks, El Angelicious Empanada, Grub StrEAT, Mamay’s Ihaw, Royal Tea Shots, Smoke Addict and Crispy Addict.
"Food Festival By Mercato Centrale" at Festival Mall Alabang operates every Thursday to Sunday from 4:00 to 10:00 pm and will run until December 31, 2023. Additionally, Filinvest’s Fora Mall Tagaytay will also host "Food Festival By Mercato Centrale" from September 4, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
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ONE Championship To Host Four Events In The U.S. In 2024
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ONE Championship, the world’s largest martial arts organization, announced that the promotion will host four events in the United States in 2024. Coming off a successful U.S. debut in May at 1stBank Center in Colorado with ONE Fight Night 10, ONE will look to carry its momentum into 2024 with a recurring cadence of ONE Fight Night events in America which will air live on Prime Video in the U.S. and Canada. Cities, venues, and ticketing information will be announced at a later date.
ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong stated, “I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship is coming back to the U.S. with four massive events in 2024. When we made our historic U.S. debut with ONE Fight Night 10 on Prime Video, I was blown away by the support we received from our fans in the U.S. ONE is home to the greatest martial artists in the world, and I’m excited to once again showcase our World Champions on American soil. To our fans that haven’t seen a live ONE event, I promise you an experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” The sold-out ONE Fight Night 10 featured Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defending the ONE Flyweight World Title, the return of “Super” Sage Northcutt, the U.S. debuts of Thai superstars Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Stamp Fairtex, and more. Milestones for the event included:
• Tickets: Sold out 1stBank Center in Colorado
• Viewership: Most watched event to date for ONE on Prime Video
• Search: A new peak on Google Trends for “ONE Championship” in the U.S.
• Social: #ONEFightNight10 trended #1 on Twitter in the U.S. and Canada for Sports
• Prime Video Partnership: Merch on Demand QR codes for ONE apparel, in-stadium Twitch Watch Parties featuring ONE athletes, live coverage throughout fight week
Stage Front VIP, the exclusive U.S. VIP experience partner of ONE, will continue to provide fans with unrivaled access through immersive VIP experiences that include premier seating, premium hospitality offerings, athlete meet-and-greets, event collectibles, after-party access, and more.
