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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

PH "More Fun" tops Thai International Travel Fair 2013

Honorable Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia, Philippine Ambassador to Thailand (fourth from left) visited the Philippine Booth

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The Department of Tourism (DOT) won the Best Booth Display during the Thai International Travel Fair held on 14 – 17 February 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, extending the Philippine tourism’s winning streak in the global stage. The Philippine booth bested fourteen other National Tourism Organizations (NTOs), marking the country’s debut in the said travel fair.

Organized by Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA), an association of Thai Outbound Tour Operators, the three-day fair held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok drew almost 600,000 visitors and close to a thousand booths from 14 NTOs, 3 embassies, 19 airlines, 132 travel agents, and other travel-related suppliers. The Thai Minister of Culture, Mr. Sontaya Kunplone, was among those who graced the official opening ceremony.

This maiden Philippine participation led by DOT’s Marketing Representative for Malaysia and Thailand, Datin Melissa Ong, was able to book Manila, Cebu, Bohol, and Palawan with a sizeable number of Thai tourists. Cebu Pacific cabin crew also provided on-site entertainment and fun games throughout the fair.

Wazzup Pilipinas ! Its totally "wicked" !

One should exclaim similar words after a taste of the great meals available at Wicked Kitchen - that small yet full of potential restaurant just opposite the ABS-CBN building in Mother Ignacia.

I've learned that it has other branches in other areas but the one we visited was the smallest in area but the only one with a second floor.

I would also expect that celebrities like Luis Manzano celebrates his birthdays there for a damn good reason.

Lima Park Hotel : The Best Luxury Hotel in Lipa, Batangas

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Just in case you plan to witness some breathtaking views of the famed Mt. Makiling and Mt. Malarayat, you can rest afterwards at the Lima Park Hotel located in the tranquil country setting of Lipa, Batangas. It is basically at the boundary of Lipa City and Malvar (the reason why its called Lima), both of Batangas province in southern Philippines. It is located inside an industrial park with the same name .

The restaurants at the hotel include at Asian Flavours, Occasions and the Al Fresco Bar. They also have a gym and fitness center where you can . They have a horizon swimming pool and jacuzzi. Inquiring for a large event, celebrate that special occasion at the Fidelis Ballroom, and for small groups, organize business meetings and smaller social events at any of their function rooms or meeting rooms. Lima Park Hotel is an industrial zone rather than for recreation

The hotel may not be towering in floors but its splendid in its existing facilities. I would love to do a full review of the hotel soon. For the meantime, here are some more photos during my visit at the hotel.