A premier tourism affair in Cebu

The Philippine M.I.C.E (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibits/Events), a premier tourism event that draws together movers and shakers in the travel industry, recently took place in the Queen City of the South. The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), the only 5-star hotel in Cebu City, became one of the official venues for the event’s major activities. Hospitable MPPC general manager Hans Hauri graciously hosted an important convention at the hotel’s luxurious Grand Ballroom that gathered hundreds of local and foreign delegates from various sectors. MICE Conference speakers Leslie Choudhury, Max Hitchins and Richard Holmes shared their knowledge and expertise on different topics like convention and association management, incentive travel, exhibition and events management, among others. Congratulations Marco Polo Plaza Cebu for a successful and well-attended event!

Cinematic pleasures from France

In its continuous effort to promote culture and the arts, the Shangri-La Plaza mall in Manila recently hosted this year’s French Film Festival. The event kicked off with a grand opening night led by French ambassador, His Excellency, ------Thierry Borja de Mozota and the dynamic Shangri-La division manager for finance Tess Durante. Numerous movie aficionados and guests enjoyed the fascinating selection of contemporary French films as well as a retrospective of actress Sandrine Bonnaire and a film shot in the Philippines that has been featured in prestigious festivals in France. Gracing the affair were notable personalities such as Italian ambassador, His Excellency, Luca Fornari, Belgian ambassador, His Excellency, Christian Meerschman, film directors Brillante Mendoza and Aureus Solito, the French Embassy’s Martin Macalintal, Anais Bouquelloen and Julie Blazy as well as business executive Louis-Paul Heussaff. Congratulations!

Wilcon Depot gives back to valued clients

Loyal customers of Wilcon Depot, the country’s leading construction and home improvement supply company, now have more reasons to patronize the store with its new Loyalty Card Program. Wilcon executive vice president and chief operating officer Rosemarie Bosch-Ong says the Loyalty Card rewards customers with points earned from purchases (in cash, by checks or debit cards) made at any Wilcon branch. Points can then be accumulated and redeemed for future purchases. The more you shop, the more points you earn for your next shopping visit. And, unlike other rewards cards, Wilcon’s Loyalty Card is valid for a lifetime. Thanks, Wilcon!