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Marriott Hotel leads the way to boost the Halal tourism economy in the Philippines

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The Manila Marriott has become the first premium hotel chain to be rated for its Halal friendly services to help accelerate the vision of Philippines to become one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists. The five star Manila Marriott Hotel has been recognised by CrescentRating, the leading authority in Halal travel, with a rating of five for its halal friendly services and facilities. Among other Muslim friendly services, the Hotel has a Halal food section in the Marriott CafĂ©. Crescent Rating of the Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines is part of a series of initiatives recently unveiled by The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) to create a long-term infrastructure across the country to diversify its visitor arrivals by attracting Muslim visitors- especially from the neighbouring ASEAN region and the Middle East. Travel experts predict these initiatives could be worth millions of dollars to the tourism industry in the country.   The Muslim travel m

MX4D at Vista Cinemas Evia quadruples the thrill of watching blockbuster movies

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When Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice premiered March 26, 2016 in the Philippines, long lines of die-hard fans of the Bat of Gotham and the Son of Krypton formed in theaters. But formany, watching the movie once was not enough. The MX4D experience now available in the Philippines let moviegoers double the fun and excitement of watching the super blockbuster in 4D. MX4D is a movie-watching experience like no other. Right from the start you are part of the action on-screen when you watch movies like Batman vs. Superman in the new format. From the moment when the Metropolis is being destroyed by aliens, you ride shotgun with Bruce Wayne as he races to save his employees from the oncoming onslaught. Smoke comes out of the screen when the building collapses and debris starts flying everywhere. You’ll never know what, or when, to expect the next big thing if you’re watching a movie in MX4D. Jolts, turns, gusts of wind and scents are some of the extraordinary things you will expe

TPB receives award from Merrell

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  To the Left ,Merrell Senior Concessionaire Charisse Aquino, Merrell President Charles Yu and TPB’s Officer-in-Charge for Media Relations and Communications Arnold Gonzales The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) was recognized by Merrell, the high-performance footwear brand, for their unrelenting support not just to Merrell’s “Getaway To Adventure” campaign but also in the promotion of fun, safe and memorable adventures in the country. TPB was also acknowledged for its efforts to promote the Philippines as Asia Pacific’s adventure capital, showcasing the country as a world-class destination.  The Philippines has indeed many well-known and developing destinations for outdoor travel and with the support of the government and the private sector, the country will continue to increase the number of both local and international travellers.   .

Home security and comforting brunch food on the next MLTV episode

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                          Modern Living TV hosts Bianca Gonzalez and Stephanie Zubiri Don’t forget to catch the latest episode of PhilSTAR TV’s “Modern Living TV” this Saturday, April 23, as hosts and lifestyle columnists Bianca Gonzalez and Stephanie Zubiri learn the latest in home security, engage in a brunch cooking session and later check out a trending comfort food joint. Join the MLTV team as they find out what truly makes your home and its vicinity safe. Grab tips on how to deter unwelcome “guests” from entering your premises. Follow the show’s very own in-house chef, Steph as she shares some of her lovingly concocted brunch recipes to make those idle weekend hours a little bit more scrumptiously special. Meanwhile, super busy and often hungry mommy Bianca sets herself on a quest to find great comfort food in the metro. Lucky for her, Lucky Chick, a relatively new food stop in Katipunan, carries all of Bianca’s well-loved dishes and