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Announcement: Your Path to Wellness Starts Here ~ Nawa Wellness Unveils Premier Wellness Sanctuary In Calatagan, Batangas

Nawa Wellness, the highly anticipated wellness resort rooted in ancient Filipino wellness wisdom, is thrilled to announce its opening to guests starting January 24, 2024. Nestled in the scenic town of Calatagan, Batangas, Nawa Wellness is set to revolutionize the wellness industry in the Philippines with its exceptional range of facilities and rejuvenating experiences that are uniquely Filipino.
Located amidst nature’s beauty, Nawa Wellness offers a holistic approach to wellness that combines traditional wisdom with modern amenities. Guests can indulge in various wellness activities, including an expansive pickleball court, providing the perfect opportunity to combine fitness, fun, and friendly competition.

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Travel: AD Asia Events + Okada Manila Sealed Partnership For The 6th World Travel Expo Manila 2022


Ad Asia Conventions & Exhibitions International Corp. {Ad Asia Events} partnered with Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment, Inc. {Okada Manila} on its 6th year installation of the much awaited travel event, The World Travel Expo. Ad Asia Events, the organizer of the said expo has chosen the Crystal Corridor of Okada Manila to be this year’s official venue occupying 5,758sqm space consisting of 200 booths on display.

World Travel Expo

World Travel Expo, is an annual event for both local and international tourism industry in the country, bringing together various tourism organizations and hospitality industry players to become the one-stop shop of travel enthusiasts for all their needs. And on its comeback to physical event, has becoming bigger and more influential, started with its new home, Okada Manila, touted as Manila’s grand icon and the biggest integrated resort in the Philippines to date. It is a premier entertainment and gaming destination.
Okada Manila has been recognized as a Forbes five-star integrated resort by Forbes Travel Guide for three straight years {2019-2022}, known for its top-tier facilities and exemplary service that personifies the unique blend of Japanese hospitality and Filipino warmth. From the luxurious hotel rooms to an exciting array of dining options, a premium Retail Boulevard, the largest and most exciting gaming floors, Okada Manila is one of the key drivers in Philippine tourism industry. Okada Manila is also home to the world’s largest multi-color musical and dancing fountain and the one-of-a-kind indoor night club and beach club, the magnificent Cove Manila.

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Staycation: The Prince Returns… + Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Guests

The hotel reopens to let guests experience affordable luxury in the city

The Manila Prince Hotel by The Mania Hotel is delighted to officially announce its highly anticipated reopening on June 1, 2022. This heralds an exciting new chapter in the property’s history as it establishes itself as a perfect staycation place in the heart of the city.

The newly reopened Manila Prince Hotel offers guest affordable luxury with a reopening rate of only P1,999 nett for an overnight stay in a Deluxe room. This royal treatment can be enjoyed by two {2} adults and two {2} kids 12 years old and below, along with set breakfast for two.

Manila Prince Hotel’s Deluxe Room with a king bed offers a perfectly comfortable stay for a very affordable reopening rate

Staycation seekers, weary urban warriors, working folk, and even guests from outside Metro Manila can expect unrivalled comfort and inimitable service while enjoying the hotel’s facilities and spaces. The hotel boasts of a pool where you can take your kids to enjoy an afternoon of fun, while the rest of the day can be spent having a hearty meal at the hotel’s Marcelino Street Café, which serves a la carte dishes for now. Eventually, Manila Prince Hotel’s amazingly decorated Chinese restaurant, Dragon Court, will reopen at a later date.

Guests are also within walking distance to malls and commercial establishments ~ the closest being UN Square, which has an array of fast-food choices on the ground floor like Tim Horton’s, Café France, Karate Kid, and many others. The hotel is in the center of everything, and convenient enough to be near banks, hospitals, schools, and convenience stores, churches, and many others.

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Travel: Puerto Princesa ~ Paradise Regained

The Royal Treatment at Puerto Princesa

With safety protocols firmly enforced, Puerto Princesa is poised to again welcome tourists with open arms. In recent years, the highly urbanized city and tourist haven has been paralyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic, then pummeled by Typhoon Odette. But it is now on the road to recovery—as spectacularly as its scenic, romantic and gastronomic attractions.

“The tourism industry is the lifeblood of Puerto Princesa, along with agriculture. Almost 15,000 people directly or indirectly benefit from tourism. In varying degrees, most of the recent construction and development projects are related to tourism: hotel-building, parks, cruise-ship ports, street lights, roads and many more. Unfortunately, some of these have been on hold since the onset of the pandemic,” discloses Demetrio “Toto” Alvior Jr., the city tourism officer.

The Royal Connection

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Inside the The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Puerto Princesa, the capital of postcard-perfect Palawan, sprawls across 253,982 hectares of captivating coastlines stretched over 106 kilometers. Due to its strategic geographical location, it has sufficient depth to allow ships of all sizes to anchor, earning a reputation as a “Princess of Ports,” or in Spanish, “Puerto Princesa.”

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