The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) will have its second General Membership Meeting on June 21 at the Hardrock Café in Makati starting at 3 pm. The meeting dubbed as PR FORUM will feature two main learning sessions. One is “Election PR Postscript: What Worked and What Didn’t”, which dissects the various PR strategies employed by candidates that proved to be successful as well as those that were deemed
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It's the man of the house's turn to be treated this month. Edsa Shangri-La, Manila offers guests dining, room and spa packages to celebrate this year’s Father’s Day.
Families may spend a special weekend (Friday to Sunday) at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila’s well-appointed guestrooms and suites from June 1 to 30 with rates starting at PHP 6,500++. The package comes with buffet breakfast for two adults and two kids below 12 years old at HEAT all-day dining, unlimited complimentary wired and wireless Internet access and a Simply CHI treatment for dad in the comfort of his room. For the first time, top-level marketing executives will have a chance to convene and discuss the future of mobile marketing in the country.
The Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), in partnership with Mobext and e-Learning Edge, is launching the CMO Mobile Summit 2013—a by-invitation-only event dedicated to mobile and its growing role in business. It will be held on May 30 at the Fort, Taguig City. Resorts World Manila is indeed the place to play! Bring the whole family together and enjoy a new and exciting gaming arcade brought to you by Manila's premier entertainment capital. Gamezoo is a two-storey complex featuring 54 games for the kids and the kids at heart, including a 4D rollercoaster, a mini bowling alley, and a 32-inch xbox display among many others. Visit Gamezoo at the 4th level of Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila. Saturday the 16th March saw the opening of the $1.2 billion Solaire Resort & Casino by Philippine president Benigno Aquino, which is the first of four such developments at the Entertainment City, on Manila Bay. The aim of the resort is to introduce international casino resorts to the Philippines and bring them into the super leagues, along with Macau and Las Vegas. “Macau and Singapore are always competing for bigger pieces of this industry’s very lucrative pie. Your presence in the country is proof positive that… above all else, the Philippines works,” Mr Aquino said in a speech to Entertainment City investors and others guests. Ms. Jullie Yap Daza The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) the premier organization or PR Professionals in the country will hold its first PR FORUM this year. This will be at the Hardrock Cafée in Glorietta Makati on March 21 at 4-7p.m.. The quarterly forum which will also serve as the society’s regular general membership meeting will feature interesting topics and speakers relevant to practitioners and enthusiasts, both members and non-members alike. For this forum, it will feature a sharing on “80 Years of Petron: PR Practices of an Anvil Hall of Famer” . Another highlight is an expected lively discussion by senior editor, writer, columnist and bestseller author Ms. Jullie Yap Daza who will talk on “What I Like and Don’t Like about PR Peeps”. The merienda meeting will also be an opportunity combining networking, sharing, fellowship and learning . New members will be inducted and birthday celebrants for the months of January, February and March will be greeted. Games and raffles will provide the fun part of the forum . Merienda is free for PRSP members while non-members will be assessed Php 500 each only. For more details, interested parties may call the PRSP secretariat at 6239479. CONTACT PERSON: BARBIE ATIENZA VP/GMM COMM CHAIR PRSP 09189305487 The 20th Travel Tour Expo 2013 (TTE 2013) was set last February 15 to 17, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center Halls 1, 2, 3 & 4, and Function Room 5 in Pasay City. The 3-day event dubbed as Gateway to Getaways, showcased booths featuring the cream of the crop in Philippine travel and tourism, with an overwhelming number of exhibitors this year, thus, the additional venue. There were tons of exhibitor presentations, fun games, and prizes for the visitors. This year’s special activities marked the launch of the first PTAA TravelTour Expo Gateway to Getaways Coupon Book, which is a compilation of all discounts and freebies, from participating exhibitors and two (2) complimentary entrance tickets to the event. For the first time in its 20 years of existence, the TravelTour Expo have live streaming to reach a wider range of visitors online.
20th TRAVEL TOUR EXPO 2013: Gateway to Getaways The 20th Travel Tour Expo 2013 was open to the public from 10:00am to 9:00pm on Friday, February 15 to Saturday, February 16 and from 10:00am to 7:00pm on Sunday, February 17, for a minimal entrance fee of P50.00 for regular visitors and P20.00 for senior citizens. The 20th Travel Tour Expo 2013 was organized by PTAA with the Department of Tourism - Tourism Promotions Board, featuring Solaire Resort & Casino. The event was also supported by Platinum Sponsors Philippine Airlines as Official Carrier, Citibank as Official Credit Card Partner and Asia Miles as Official Travel Reward Programme, Silver Sponsor Icon Graphics, Bronze Sponsors Air Asia, Duty Free, Globe and TIEZA, Official Venue SMX Convention Center, Official Caterer Lina Vitan Catering and Official Broadsheet Partner The Philippine Star. Crossover 105.1, RJ 100.3, Business Mirror, The Foreign Post, Travel Update and View Travel & Lifestyle Magazine likewise supported the event. MANILA, PHILIPPINES - The much anticipated venture of Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (PSE: BLOOM) unveils its flagship project, Solaire Resort & Casino, and announces opening date of March 2013.
Solaire Resort & Casino (“Solaire”) has been master planned and conceptually designed by distinguished world-renowned architect and designer Paul Steelman of Steelman Partners, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Solaire is set to become the Philippines’ premier integrated resort destination. In its first phase, scheduled to open by the first quarter of 2013 the resort includes, approximately 500 spacious and exquisitely appointed rooms, suites and bay side villas, a world-class casino encompassing of 18,500 square meters featuring the most popular games and slot machines, 15 impeccable dining options inclusive of 4 signature restaurants for discriminating palates. Each of the resort’s luxurious suites is designed with a spacious lounge area, a Jacuzzi tub and flat screen TV in the living room and bathroom. For the guests’ convenience, advance technologies have been introduced allowing guests to have easy control of lighting, curtains, TV and temperature. Solaire’s full complement of suites include a number of spectacular bay side villas ranging in sizes from 600 square meters to 1,000 square meters each overlooking the picturesque Manila Bay. Staying at each of these bay side villas should be an unforgettable experience as all villas include 24-hour butler service, a dedicated chef for 24-hour meal preparation, in-suite spa facilities, home theatre, and even their own private pool and Jacuzzi, and putting green overlooking Manila Bay. The exciting Solaire lifestyle is further enhanced by state-of-the-art amenities that include true resort-style pool facilities, pulsating bars and entertainment lounges, one of Manila’s largest ballrooms, an indulgent spa and fitness center, and world-class gaming facilities at par with casinos found in Las Vegas and Macau. The resort’s Entertainment Lounge, named ’Eclipse’, with a capacity of 200 guests will showcase live music performances throughout the day. The spa facility will be offering unique wellness treatments designed to relax and rejuvenate all who wish to indulge. The Grand Ballroom will be elegantly designed to accommodate 1,000 guests for an amazing dinner experience. No stone is left unturned in regards to service and experience for each and every resort patron. The resort’s multi-level parking garage has been meticulously designed to enhance every guests parking experience and is conveniently connected to the resort. The guest car park can accommodate and secure over 1,500 vehicles. Solaire’s taste for the good life is highlighted by a wide selection of dining options that include four signature restaurants headed by experienced and world-class chefs. With seating up to 240 persons, ‘Red Lantern’ is Solaire’s toast to traditional Cantonese Cuisine, featuring an array of authentic Cantonese cuisine with specialty Chinese teas and international wines. Authentic Japanese cuisine, on the other hand, takes center stage at ‘Yakumi’, a 150-seat fine-dining restaurant that takes sushi and teppanyaki to sublime heights. A nod to true-blue Western-Style Steak House is ‘Strip’, an innovative steakhouse that offers a variety of prime-cut meats from the United States, Europe, and Australia, complemented accordingly by inventive side-dish options, all set in an upbeat restaurant rhythm which is sure to make the ‘Strip’ the place to see and be seen . And lastly, ‘Finestra’ takes the flavors of Italy and presents it in a fine-blend of the traditional and the contemporary. For guests looking to impress or be impressed, ‘Finestra’ will be their venue. For those who desire to dine in a more relaxed setting, ‘Fresh’, a casual dining establishment that celebrates vibrant life and fresh flavors in an international buffet environment featuring various ethnic cuisines as well as indulging pastry and sweets. ‘Lucky Noodles’, on the other hand, serves Asian delights and favorites, including hand-made noodle dishes 24/7. And if those choices are still not enough, Solaire will also feature an impressively designed, 220-seat Food Court for those on the go. And for those looking to take in Manila Bay’s spectacular sunsets by the poolside, the ‘Breeze Bar & Grill’ will be their choice. Those yearning for unparalleled gaming/entertainment experience need not look further as Solaire has gaming tables featuring Baccarat, Blackjack, Casino War, Craps, Money Wheel, Pontoon and Roulette, as well as 1,200 most popular slot machines. As for the VIP treatment, Solaire proves not one to skimp, as there are no less than 6,000 square meters of premium VIP gaming salons. As the first integrated resort to open in the Entertainment City along the picturesque Manila Bay, Solaire Resort & Casino combines lavish accommodations in a resort setting along with a great selection of restaurants and premium gaming facilities that sets a new benchmark for lifestyle and leisure experience. Michael French, Solaire’s Chief Operating Officer, summarizes it, “Our goal put simply is to raise the bar for entertainment offerings in Manila, as it is our ambitious vision to be the ultimate gaming resort in the country. Both construction and hiring are progressing, in fact, as of today, the resort has hired or made offers to approximately 2,400 employees, 88% of our anticipated team members are locals with an addition of 8% of which are returning Filipinos who have worked overseas in places like Macau and Singapore. The resort, upon opening of its first phase, will provide a total of 4,600 new jobs to all aspiring Filipinos. Management service for Solaire is provided by Global Gaming Asset Management (“GGAM”), composed of industry veterans with over three decades experience in global gaming development and operations. The three principles of GGAM, Bill Weidner, Brad Stone and Garry Saunders prior to forming GGAM, held senior positions with Las Vegas Sands Corp (NYSE: LVS). While with Las Vegas Sands Corp. they were directly responsible for the development of such resorts as the Venetian Las Vegas, Palazzo Las Vegas, Sands Macau, the Venetian Macau and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. GGAM is also an equity partner in Solaire’s parent company Bloomberry Resorts Corporation. Bloomberry (PSE: BLOOM), meanwhile, is a publicly-traded company listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange and is majority owned by its Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon, Jr. one of the country’s most prominent industry leaders, and the driving force behind port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc, (“ICTSI”) (PSE: ICT), one of the biggest companies in the Philippines. For more information on Solaire Resort & Casino, visit www.solairemanila.com |
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