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Here’s Where You Can Spend Your Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year (commonly called ‘Chinese New Year among Filipino folks) is coming right up and if you still don’t know where to spend it, worry no more! You don’t have to go out of town, as here are some hotels and resorts where you can celebrate for more fortune and luck.

Parklane International Hotel

Pig out at Cebu Parklane International Hotel for the Year of the Pig with with some Chinese New Year Offerings. They’ll be serving Chinese cuisine through a lunch or dinner buffet and For a single receipt at a minimum spend of Php 3,000.00, you’ll get a chance to win a mystery prize from the Tree of Fortune at Manuel’s Restaurant!

Seda Hotel

You can also indulge in a festive culinary adventure at Seda Hotel’s Misto. Traditional red lanterns will be put around the restaurant and will offer an exquisite feast of several well-known Chinese delicacies and recipes including a dim sum spread, sweet and sour dishes as well as a noodle station. Also, a traditional and colorful Lion Dance will take place at the lobby.

Marco Polo Hotel

Greetings like Gong Xi Fa Cai will be all over the Hotel as you enter into the Year of the Earth Pig at Marco Polo Plaza! There will be a giant Yee Sang bowl at the lobby where special guests will be tossing the salad with Marco Polo’s signature giant chopsticks. Also a eye-dotting ceremony followed by the auspicious drum beats of the traditional lion and dragon dance will keep the celebration going. To complement the celebration, there will be Chinese Cuisine at Café Marco with Culinary Impressions of China. If you dine during lunch or dinner on these dates, you can get a chance to win one roundtrip ticket to Macau care of Philippine Airlines.

Hai Shin Lou

Still at Marco Polo, Hai Shin Lou will be celebrating their first Chinese New Year in the Queen City of the South. As tradition dictates that one should eat tikoy (or nian gao) during Chinese New Year to ensure sweetness in the coming year. It is also said that eating it will bring in money, prosperity and continuous loving relationships. So now you can bring this glutinous rice cake home or give them out as gifts to family, friends or colleagues. If you book your tables early they will also be serving carefully curated Cantonese dishes and a Dim Sum menu!

Harold’s Hotel

You can bring in good fortune this February 5 as you celebrate the festive Year of the Pig at Harolds. There will be a delicious Chinese buffet spread. You guys can also try your luck and get a chance to win amazing prizes from the magnificent Prosperity Tree when you dine in groups of three.

Crimson Hotel

There is a good reason why you should celebrate Chinese new year at the resort because festive drums and music, longevity noodles and an auspicious feast will all be there to serve you and your family. It wards off the negativity and also attracts good energy with the sounds of the fire crackers as we light them up at the resort’s porte cocher. They will also serve elaborate Chinese and Oriental fare that’s worthy for the celebration such us Sichuan chicken, a variety of freshly made dimsum, kung pao chicken, sweet and sour snapper, and also for attracting good charm and luck, you’ll definitely need to have some sticky and sweet desserts too.

Maayo Hotel

Be entertained by the mesmerizing traditional lion dance performance from the Cebu Centennial Lions Club on February 5, Chinese New Year just right at their Hotel Lobby. And indulged in the Year of the Earth Pig with prosperity and happiness through a festive themed buffet at Uma Restaurant. Gather your loved ones and eat through a sumptuous spread of your favorite Chinese dishes.

Quest Hotel

If your thinking of spending your Chinese New Year near the center of the city, then you can witness a spectacular Lion Dance Ceremony at the lobby of Quest Hotel. Accompanying with a bountiful feast of sumptuous Chinese cuisine including roasted Peking Duck. There will also be a prosperity toss that symbolize an element of fortune for the family.

Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa

You can also indulge in masterful culinary delights especially created by Chef Boon Boon Hoe, and a revelry of vibrant tradition, as you welcome the Year of the Earth Pig. There will be 3 exclusive set of menus at Shangri-La’s Tea of Spring, which is Blissful Celebration Set Menu, Grand Fortune Celebration Menu and Abundant Blessing Celebration Set Menu. A Chinese New Year Buffet at Tides will be over flowing with savory time-honored Chinese favorites!

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Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino Celebrates 25 Years of Commitment to Service

Waterfront Hotels & Casinos’ flagship property in Cebu is proud to announce its 25th-year anniversary on July 25, 2023. Over the past quarter-century, the hotel has been home to local and international tourists traveling to Cebu City for business or leisure.

Since 1998, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino has been recognized for maintaining its commitment to providing both patrons and guests with remarkable and notable services to create memorable experiences. From the hotel’s world-class amenities, luxurious accommodations, to exceptional dining experiences, and exciting offers, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino continues to be the venue of choice for special events, large conventions, concerts for local and international artists, trade exhibits, a relaxing staycation, and much more.

2013 – Top Producing Hotel by Room Nights from Expedia

2016 – Tin Gow as the Grand Slam Winner for Best Chinese Restaurant from SunStar’s Best of Cebu

Exemplary for its ability to provide for large groups and conventions, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino has warmly welcomed nationwide governing positions and well acknowledged communities for events throughout the years such as the Governors’ Workshop on Social Welfare and Development: Partnership for Devolution in 1999, the 25th Annual Convention of the Philippine Neurological Association in 2003, the United Architects of the Philippine’s 16th National Conference in 2004, the Annual General Assembly of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines in 2007, the Sangguniang Kabataan National Congress in 2008, and Liga ng mga Barangay events are set to take place in the property this year .

Being one of the city’s well visited venues for getaways, special occasions, grand events, and an appreciative dining experience, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino to name a few has been recognized for major and key awards on the following years:

– 2012: Gold Circle Award from Agoda
– 2013: Top Producing Hotel by Room Nights from Expedia
– 2014: Most Engaged Hotel Partner from Expedia
– 2015: Powering Global Travel Award from the Global Tourism Awards
– 2016: Tin Gow as the Grand Slam Winner for Best Chinese Restaurant from
SunStar’s Best of Cebu
– 2017: Chinese Preferred Hotel from Ctrip
– 2018: Venue Standard Award from MICE
– 2019: Top Taxpayers Award from the Cebu City Government
– 2020: Grand Slam Winner for Best Events Venue from SunStar’s Best of Cebu
– 2021: Traveler’s Choice from Tripadvisor

2020 – Grand Slam Winner for Best Events Venue from SunStar’s Best of Cebu

From Cebu’s humble beginnings, it’s safe to say that Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino was there in the midst of the city’s development into one of the Philippines’ most progressive areas. Since the beginning, the property and its peers have always prioritized the citizens’ convenience by strategically placing themselves at the center of it all. Right across the hotel, what used to be Cebu’s very first airport is now a well-known destination for business development and commercial establishments, commonly referred to as the I.T. Park. Although the area has drastically changed over the years, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino managed to adapt and develop just as the Queen City of the South developed.

CSR – Bureau of Fire Protection

Waterfront Cebu does not only provide a place to stay but is an avenue that evokes feelings and creates significant memories to be cherished for a lifetime. One memory that’s worth remembering was when Regine & Martin Nieverra had their concert at the Pacific Grand Ballroom in 2003. Not to mention, 2005 SEA Games held their Dancesport event at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino followed by the prestigious Mr. and Miss Cebu in 2008.

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino is not only an essential part of the hospitality industry. The property continues to play its role as a vital force when it comes to giving back and uplifting the community. The premier hotel has contributed significant developments to the city’s growth, economy, and even tourism, but the property did not stop there. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities were also organized for Cebu’s social welfare as well as for the preservation of the environment with the aid of local NGOs and barangays.

Through the years here are some sustainable and transformative activities that the peers at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino have participated in:

– 2013: Lapu-Lapu Tourism Council Coastal Clean-Up
– 2019: Refurbishment Initiatives at Barangay Kang-atis Elementary School
– 2020: Waterfront Cares for Brgy. Suba (Part II)
– 2020: Weekly Round-Up – Frontliners of Brgy. Lahug
– 2021: Waterfront Bakuna Center
– 2021: Waterfront Care Packages
– 2022: Packages of Love to Barangay Looc
– 2022: Christmas Party for the Children at Barangay Pardo
– 2023: Tree Planting at Barangay Pung-ol
– 2023: Tree Planting at the Nug-as Forest Reserve

As Waterfront continues to blossom in the hospitality industry, its service with a warm smile is a Filipino value that guests would always come back to. In the effort to embody and maintain excellent guest satisfaction, the property’s department heads boast high training to its peers that remain visible in every guest interaction.

Keeping its grounds strong, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino would like to acknowledge the 25 years of support from the local government of the city as well as from the province in Cebu. Celebrating 25 years of Commitment to Service will only continue and progress for the years to come as the property and its management is looking forward to 25 years and beyond of excellent service wearing the ‘Waterfront’ smile.

Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino would also like to thank their sponsors for this year’s 25th Anniversary celebration: Global Star Motors Corp., Cebu New Life Press, Premium Sole, Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., DC Fresh Flower Shop & Supply, Kettle & Shaker, and The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).

For more information, please visit www.waterfronthotels.com.ph

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Careless’ WAVY BABY Takes Over Sinulog

Careless’ first ever music festival, Wavy Baby, is bound to make the return of Sinulog one for the books.

Wavy Baby is a two-day music festival happening on January 13-14, 2023 at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City, Cebu with a lineup of over 20 artists recognized both locally and internationally.

Wavy Baby will feature international performers Pink Sweat$, Bambam, Sunmi, The Rose, Bag Raiders, Manila Grey, and Yultron. All artists signed under Careless namely, James Reid, Massiah, Jolianne, Lesha, August Wahh, Issa, SOS, Destiny Rogers, and A-Team will also be performing. Other Filipino acts include Ben & Ben, December Avenue, Urbandub, Franco, Denise Julia, and more. The festival will also feature local Cebuano acts such as Cookie$, The Sundown, Mandaue Nights, Three Legged Men, and Wonggoys.

Careless’ CEO, Jeffrey Oh, says “We’re really excited to do Wavy Baby in Sinulog because it’s the biggest and most historic festival in the Philippines. We want to build a festival that brings the best of the Philippines and the world together to meet and celebrate life and culture, which is what Sinulog is all about. We call it Wavy Baby because we want a wavy lifestyle and a wavy mindset. It also pays homage to Sinulog because the Sinulog symbols are water and the baby Jesus so it’s also a nod to that as well. We’re excited to be part of the Cebu family and build something special that hopefully we can repeat year after year.”

The festival itself will be held at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City, Cebu. There will be an Artist Lounge, VVIP Lounge, a VIP Area in front of the stage, Cocktail Pods, Sponsor’s Hives, and Market Pod.

The Cocktail Pod serves as an area for anyone to purchase drinks at the venue while the Market Pod is designated for food and other merchandise that will be sold. The Sponsor’s Hive will be where Wavy Baby’s brand partners will have different booths that festival goers can visit.

Regular Tickets are priced at Php 8,510 for VIP and Php 4,260 for General Admission. One-day Passes are also now available at Php 5,540 for VIP and Php 2770 for General Admission.

Keep up to date on all things Careless.

Follow Careless and Wavy Baby on their respective Social Media Accounts.

Careless Instagram – @carelessph

Careless Twitter – @careless_ph

Careless Facebook – @CarelessMusicOfficial

Wavy Baby Instagram – @wavybabyfest

Wavy Baby Website – www.wavybabyfest.com

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CEBU KALEIDO: A Night of Fashion and Celebration at Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa

Miranda Konstatinidou’s beautiful beach wear and jewellery worn by her guests at an intimate beach party at Crimson Resort in Mactan. Konplott is Miranda’s luxury fashion accessory brand sold in Europe, worn by fashion icons and celebrities (no, it’s not sold locally) while her exclusive beach wear in silk are fabric designed by her, are also sold in high end resorts around the world. Meanwhile, Crimson Resort in Mactan will officially close temporarily for a makeover as most of their beachfront villas were damaged heavily by last December.s super typhoon Odette. Here’s to a great reopening of Crimson in a few months. (photography by Steffen Billhardt)