Newsmakers

Spotlight on Filipino craftsmanship

THE PEPPER MILL - Pepper Teehankee - The Philippine Star

June 22, 2018 | 12:00am

(From left) Bea Roxas, Santi Roxas Elizalde, Frances Lim, Marilen Elizalde and Alfredo Roca.

During Anya Resort Tagaytay’s recently mounted Art Infusion Fair, fashion, food, music, dance and well-being were infused with art as they were celebrated at the boutique resort’s beautifully designed suites.?

At the fair, our very own local merchants came together to showcase their creations in a whole-day trunk show. Products on sale included accessories, apparel, bags and footwear. Good Luck, Humans; Silk Cocoon; and Junk Not! were some of the merchants that offered 10 percent of their sales to the Roxas Foundation in order to help empower communities through skill and technology training.

There was also an essential oils talk at the resort’s Borderless Library, conducted by Marilen Elizalde and Geri Gil. The talk focused on the topic of clean living in our home environment to prevent all types of ailments.

Art in Pizzas activity participants Manu, Amber and Arabella craft their own pizza with Anya executive chef Jonathan Bouthiaux.

Art in food was seen at a delectable array of infused selections, prepared by Anya’s executive chefs. A celebration was held in Art in Pizzas, which allowed kids to express their creativity by making their own pizzas. A special menu was also made for the barbecue dinner and the man behind Engkanto beer Ian Paradies presented his knowledge on beer with a tapas-pairing session.

Art in music was experienced through a street dance and hip-hop session for children conducted by Steps Dance studio. The night ended with a jamming session by the Hernandez Brothers’ percussion and drums set.?

(For inquiries and reservations, visit Anya Resort and Residences Tagaytay’s Facebook page, call 657-1640 and 0998-5779999 or e-mail [email protected].)

A sweet family getaway

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong.

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong has tailored a Family Getaway package to let guests have a relaxing family stay and spend a memorable time with their loved ones.

With spacious, beautifully appointed guestrooms featuring panoramic views of the world-famous Victoria Harbour along with the warm and discreet service provided by a team of hospitality professionals, the award-winning hotel is the ideal place for families to enjoy a quality getaway.

With the aim to provide deluxe comfort, the package offers guests some camping fun with their children in a tent, along with a selection of popular games and toys — in the comfort of their large, upgraded family room.

Other perks to top up the already fun-filled experience include kids’ amenities, a Shangri-La panda doll per stay and full Horizon Club benefits including daily breakfast at the Horizon Club Lounge. Guests staying for three consecutive nights or more will enjoy an additional complimentary limousine departure transfer from the hotel to Hong Kong International Airport.

For a family of two adults and two children, rates start from just $3,200 per night. The promotional offer is valid for stays until Feb. 28, 2019. The offer applies to a maximum of two adults plus two children under 12 sharing the same room. A minimum stay of two nights at prevailing package rate is required.

Michelin-starred Shang Palace restaurant.

Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong, the first Shangri-La property in Hong Kong, is strategically located right at the Mass Transit Railway station, providing access to any part of Hong Kong and the China border. It has an amazing restaurant Shang Palace, which has been awarded two Michelin Stars for 10 consecutive years. All guest rooms are also provided a handy phone that guests can use to connect for free Wi-Fi and make free international calls (including to the Philippines).

(For inquiries and reservations, call (+852) 2733-8787, e-mail [email protected]

or book through www.shangri-la.com.)

Inspired by the beach lifestyle

(From left) Rustan’s administration manager Paolo Tantoco and marketing and communications head Dina Tantoco, Seafolly Asian business development manager Gina Anstee with Rustan’s ladies division head Lana Vistan and VP for store planning and expansion Michael Huang.

Seafolly’s new concept store inside Rustan’s Makati is inspired by the brand’s island home, Australia. The brightly-lit 28-sq.-m. space on the second floor offers swimwear, clothes and accessories.

Asian business development manager Gina Anstee said, “Known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient,’ the Philippines is composed of over 7,000 tropical islands. Home to some of the world’s best beaches, it’s a destination of every beach lover. Opening doors was a natural next step for one of the world’s most iconic swimwear brands. The locals enjoy tropical retreats and we at Seafolly look forward to endorsing that lifestyle.”

Chief executive officer Paul Kotraba added, “As part of our global expansion strategy, opening Seafolly brand anchors internationally is key. Seafolly has a strong international wholesale business that has delivered healthy year-on-year growth; however we see significant opportunities to expand on this business and become a market leader reflective of our position in our home market, Australia.”