One of the fastest-growing hotel chain in Asia, the Marco Polo Hotels, (MPH) recently held its Annual General Managers (GM) Conference at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu (MPPC), the only five-star hotel in Cebu City. Led by indefatigable chairman Alfred Ty and hardworking MPPC general manager Hans Hauri, the two-day event brought together 20 top executives from 10 Marco Polo properties in China, Hongkong and the Philippines. “It is our honor and privilege to host this year’s international conference. We are excited to showcase to our sister companies the best of what Cebu has to offer — great food, colorful dances, warm hospitality and a taste of local culture,” says Hauri. Highlighting the event was the presentation of the MPH Awards for 2009 including the “Associate of the Year” award, given by no less than MPH president Steve Kleinschmidt and vice president of marketing and business development Simon Pearson during a gala dinner at the Grand Ballroom. Congratulations!
Discovering the rich and aromatic flavors of Chile
It was indeed one exquisite evening of captivating flavors and exotic aromas as BestWorld Beverage Brands, Inc. (BBB) recently hosted another remarkable wine dinner at Café Ysabel Restaurant. Led by the gracious president and general manager Edna Diaz and brilliant Carmen chief winemaker Sebastian Labbe, the affair featured premium wines from one of the most important wineries in Chile, no less than the Viña Carmen S.A. The exemplary varieties of Carmen wines were perfectly complemented with the enticing, superb menu prepared by celebrated chef Gene Gonzalez. Cheers!
An enthralling performance
Stunning lawyer, realtor, and philanthropist Gilda Lim recently held her first solo voice recital at the Aldaba Hall of University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City. Gilda captivated everyone as she performed an excellent repertoire of Broadway classics as well as Filipino and foreign songs. Her loving children Juan Miguel and Jacqueline Michelle together with some close friends were in full support as they took part in the memorable occasion. Congratulations!