A meeting of nations

(From left) British Chamber of Commerce chairman Roger Lamb, European Chamber of Commerce general manager Martial Beck, German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry general manager Nadine Fund, Canadian Chamber of Commerce president Julian Payne with executive director Cora dela Cruz, American Chamber of Commerce executive director EBB Hinchliffe and Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce president Ian Porter

Fostering the bond between international business communities here in the country is The Bellevue Manila, the 2013 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence awardee, as it sponsored a Foreign Chambers Networking Night. Held at the magnificent Grand Ballroom of the 5-star hotel, the one-of-a-kind event gathered members of the Foreign Chambers of Commerce of UK, Europe, Germany, Canada, USA and Australia-New Zealand who exchanged ideas in further improving their performance in the local and international business industries. The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts (BH&R) team led by the diligent chairman Johnny Chan and untiring deputy general manager Dustin Chan, made sure that everyone had a great time during the event, as the hotel’s signature cocktails were served and fantastic raffle prizes were given out. Indeed, The Bellevue Manila is a perfect destination where everyone can mix business with pleasure. For inquiries, contact The Bellevue Hotel at 771-8181, 0917-8718181, 0918-8718181 or log on to www.thebellevue.com.

A musical soiree

A cool and breezy evening greeted the guests of Muebles Italiano president and chief executive officer Noel Gonzales at the private party held at the sprawling lawn of his well-appointed residence on Tamarind Drive in Ayala Alabang. Noel and his gorgeous wife Eileen treated the Rotarians and Rotary Anns of the Rotary Club of Makati Central to a night of soothing melodies. Noel even performed alongside the featured singers: chanteuse Pinky Marquez, Jonathan Badon, and Noel’s son, the young balladeer Kris John Paul Gonzales. Here’s to you, Noel and Eileen, for many more nights of music!

A tribute to ‘The Voice That Has Thrilled Millions’

Described as having a voice between “chocolate and velvet,” Richard Shelton, a popular crooner and actor from the United Kingdom, will perform in Manila on September 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila. Known worldwide for his stunning portrayal of Frank Sinatra, Shelton will be accompanied by a jazz quartet and perform back to back with internationally-acclaimed actor Nigel Miles-Thomas as the Rat Pack’s Peter Lawford.   The dinner-dance concert dubbed “Frankly, I’m Back” includes a five-course dinner plus a chance to win a three-night stay for two at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi together with round-trip airfare courtesy of Etihad Airways.  For ticket reservations, log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999. Tickets are also available at the Concierge Desk of Dusit Thani Manila.

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