April 2012
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Hotel’s Free Wi-Fi Comes With Hidden Extras
Justin Watt, a Web engineer, was browsing the Web in his room at theCourtyard Marriott in Midtown Manhattan this week when he saw something strange. On his personal blog, a mysterious gap was appearing at the top of the page.
After some sleuthing, Mr. Watt, who has a background in developing Web advertising tools, realized that the quirk was not confined to his site. The hotel’s Internet service...
Magnitude-4.5 quake jolts Eastern Visayas, another...
A magnitude-4.5 quake jolted the Eastern Samar area in Eastern Visayas before dawn Friday, with the quake felt as “moderately strong” in some areas.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 4:29 a.m.
In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake’s epicenter was 65 km northeast of Tacloban City.
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Starwood Hotels to Open Its First Dual-Branded Ski...
STAMFORD, Conn., Apr 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. HOT -0.91%today announced it will open its first dual-branded ski resort complex in Changbaishan, China later this year. The Westin Changbaishan and Sheraton Changbaishan Resort will open in August 2012, adjacent to the slopes of Changbai Mountains, one of China’s leading ski areas. The highly...
The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington Hotel Receives...
MILWAUKEE, Apr 03, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus CorporationMCS -3.47% , today announced that the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel in Bloomington, Minn. has been recognized by Hilton Hotels & Resorts as a 2011 Hilton Brand Award of Excellence recipient. The Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington was one out of only nine Hilton properties...
London Olympics: Luxury Hotels Boast Rooms, At A...
LONDON — Coming for the Olympics with money to spend? Then there’s still time to ensure you can take tea at The Ritz, drink at the Savoy’s American bar, or sleep in an Art Deco room at Claridge’s.
Most of London’s most exclusive hotels have been booked for the Olympics, snapped up by Olympic officials or companies block-booking rooms for favored customers, but...
LTO implements DOTC’s “Ligtas Oplan Cuaresma 2012”
TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, Apr. 1 (PIA) — Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 8 Director Camilo Guarin said recently that the “Ligtas Oplan Cuaresma 2012” will again be implemented in Eastern Visayas, from April 2 to 10. This is pursuant to the DOTC Memorandum directing for a nationwide implementation of “Ligtas Oplan Cuaresma 2012” to assist the travelling men, women and children, Director...
March 2012
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Laura Ashley to open boutique hotel
The fashion firm Laura Ashley - famous for its flowery decor - unveiled plans to open a boutique hotel in the United Kingdom’s Hertfordshire, according to The Guardian.
The paper says Laura Ashley bought the hotel (actual address still unknown) for around $9.2 million (£5.8 million) as a unique way to showcase its home accessories, furniture and decorations.
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Hotel lobbies go digital
Welcome to the iHotel, where you can check in — but there’s no check-in counter.
At the Andaz West Hollywood, a host stands near the entrance to register guests on an iPad tablet.
The 239-room boutique hotel — which also features free Wi-Fi and communal tables designed for laptop use in the lobby — is just one of many hotels that have adapted their reception areas to be a better fit for...
Saving energy pledge preludes Earth Hour event
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, March 28 (PIA) — Around 300 people participated in a pledge to save energy and save the environment at the Oriental Hotel, MacArthur Park, Leyte, Tuesday as a prelude to the observance of Earth Hour. The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Regional Office Region 8 partners with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Department of Energy (DOE) gathering participants from...
Heavy rains flood Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY Leyte, March 28 (PIA) — The continuous downpour on March 27 has rendered many areas in Tacloban City flooded and several road impassable, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported. OCD Region 8 Director and RDRRMC Chairman Rey Gozon informed at about 5:30 in the afternoon of March 27 that among the roads reported to have been rendered impassable to...
P28M needed for flood project rehab
TACLOBAN CITY — Over P28 million worth of funds is needed for the rehabilitation of a Japanese-sponsored flood control project in Ormoc City, a local Public Works official said.
Irwin L. Antonio, assistant district engineer at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Ormoc City, said urgent desilting is required in the flood mitigation project in the Anilao and Malbasang Rivers...
Councilor Questions Tourism Slogan
Tourism plays a vital role in a local and national economy because of its potential to create jobs, but tourism promotion for this city is lacking, a councilor said.
Councilor Bianco Mate questioned during their recent session the status of tourism campaign, particularly the tourism slogan.
Mate said Tacloban City does not have a slogan, which would help in catching attention of tourists.
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Extorionist Caught in Tacloban
A 44-YEAR-OLD man alleged to be an “extortionist” was arrested by operating elements of Police Regional Office (PRO)-Eastern Visayas Regional Intelligence Division (RID) in an entrapment operation at P. Zamora Street,Tacloban City.
RID acting chief Senior Superintendent Tomasito Clet identified the suspect as Marlon Buenaventura, a resident of Barangay 95, Caibaan, this city.
Buenaventura was...
Aggressive Business Expansion Targets Tacloban
ThreeSixty just opened two of its planned five outlets in Leyte. They now have 54 branches in total.
Tacloban, the provincial capital of Leyte, became the second Visayan city outside Cebu that ThreeSixty penetrated after Tagbilaran City in Bohol, where it operates two other branches. There are currently 50 branches in Cebu province.
“We are confident [we will] operate 60 stores when we mark...
Smart Store in Tacloban City Now Open
Smart, the leader in wireless communication just opened a Smart Store in Tacloban City. Located at 117 RSU Building, Zamora Street, with the goal “to provide a richer customer experience by enabling visitors to explore and play with products and services so that they would know which solutions work best for them.”
With newer, better and more innovative services and offers than the existing...
Calayan takes care of Kring Kring
One of the most beautiful Filipinas both in showbusiness and politics, Cristina “Kring-Kring” Gonzales-Romualdez remains to have a face even angels may envy.
And this lovely countenance is the new face of Calayan Surgicentre. The two-term councilor of Tacloban City is the latest endorser of the leading cosmetic center in the country. She and two other lady politicians were chosen by doctors...
Electric Vehicles Get Boost From Hotels and Car...
Hand in hand, hotels and car rental companiespromotes a cleaner, greener and safer environment through electric vehicles. Car rental companies increase the number of electric vehicles for rent and hotels increase the number of stations to recharge them. A win-win situation for everyone – hotels, car rental companies, customers and the environment.
Electric Vehicles – A New Way to Travel
An...
Hotels Try Harder to Woo Business Customers
In these difficult (economic-wise) times, hotels try harder to woo business customers. Gone are those days when business travelers just sleeps comfy in a room where lots of extra’s and perks are awaiting at the bar, the nearby restaurant or the room fridge at the expense of the company.
Businessmen staying in hotels – luxury or not – now need to explain to their financial managers or superiors...
Beach Resorts to Know Before Booking Tacloban...
Going to beach resorts can be a very fun experience. Specially if you are with your family and friends celebrating that special birthday, debut, wedding or just about any occasion. Here are a list of beach resorts near and within Tacloban city that can offer the best relaxation and recreation services in the area.
Jasmin Beach Resort
Brgy. Amambucale, Marabut, Samar, Philippines
Jasmin Beach...
Hotels Homes Away From Home
If you have a trip such as business trip or vacation, it is inevitable to go to places where you need to stay, such as hotels and guest rooms especially for the night. In these modern times, when someone says “hotel”, what comes in to the mind of the listener?
Nowadays, when someone stays at a hotel, it automatically implies that they are rich. Well, some hotels such as cambria suites, embassy...
February 2012
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3 Hotspots in Tacloban
People needs recreation sometimes. It relaxes both the mind and the body. The question is, where can these people go to relax and enjoy? Before I answer that question, let me tell you something. Choosing a place for a vacation is quite hard since there are so many options to decide on.
Here is the answer to the question above, Philippines. Why? Simply because it is more fun in the Philippines....
