Out of Town Blog Why Printed Business Cards Still Hold Value in a Digital-First World In today’s hyper-connected age, it feels like everything necessary happens on a screen. We exchange contact information on LinkedIn, send quick introductions via email, and connect instantly on messaging apps. With smartphones in our pockets and apps at our fingertips,…
Out of Town Blog AirAsia Now Flies from Manila to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur Filipinos can now explore the city, bridging Europe and Asia, with the world’s best low-cost airline fares. Manila, Philippines — The world’s top low-cost airline is expanding connectivity for Filipinos by starting flights to Istanbul, Turkey, via Kuala Lumpur. This step…
Out of Town Blog Philippines wins Island Charm Award at DRT Show Beijing 2025; generates PHP 144M in sales leads. BEIJING, CHINA—The Philippines left a notable mark at the Diving, Resort, and Travel (DRT) Show Beijing 2025, generating over PHP 144 million in tourism sales leads and receiving the Island Charm Award for excellent promotion…
Out of Town Blog Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Honors Its Filipino Heritage at 4th Annual Culinary Conference On August 11-14, 2025, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR), the Philippines’ largest hotel operator, successfully hosted its 4th Culinary Conference at Twin Lakes Hotel. Themed “Celebrate Your Roots” and featuring the tagline “Rooted in Tradition, Inspired by Innovation,”…
Out of Town Blog SM Hotels is expanding its regional presence with the addition of Park Inn Sta. Rosa. SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), is set to expand its regional portfolio with the opening of Park Inn by Radisson in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, by…
Out of Town Blog Why Industrial Metals Are Gaining Popularity Among Retail Traders Retail traders are increasingly turning their attention to industrial metals as a fresh avenue for diversification and growth in their portfolios. These metals, including copper, aluminum, zinc, and nickel, have long been staples in institutional trading but are now capturing the interest…
Out of Town Blog Smart has become the first Asian telco to introduce a pluggable eSIM Adapter, specifically designed for Android users. Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has launched a pluggable eSIM adapter for Android users, becoming the first Asian telco to do so, and reinforcing its commitment to bringing cutting-edge innovations to more Filipinos. Smart…
Out of Town Blog Smart partners with leading Filipino content platforms to provide more accessible entertainment options. Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is partnering with four top local streaming services — Cignal Play, iWant, VivaOne, and Watchapp — to bring more Filipinos easy access to their favorite mobile entertainment, anytime and anywhere. Smart joins forces with…
