First Philippine Hotel Investment Conference

International and domestic tourists continue to swell in number and the upward trend is expected to continue well into the next few years. The demand for more accommodations and facilities is therefore inevitable and widens the prospects for immediate investments.

In response to this clamor, Food and Hospitality Events Specialists Inc. and Y&S 1847, a strategic hotel investment company, pooled together leading local and international executives of the hospitality industry for the first ever Hotel Investment Conference at the SMX Convention Center.

Held last Aug. 20, the confab was especially structured to address emerging industry trends and offer valuable insights regarding the business. Delegates were also treated to round table discussions, exhibits, private appointments, and networking opportunities with the international leaders of the hotel and hospitality industry.

Included in the roster of internationally based panelists were Ms. Serena Lim (Vice President, Starwood Hotels), Mr. Thomas Monahan (Executive Vice President For International Development, Wyndham Hotel Group), Ms. Aiyi Lim (Director Of Development, Wyndham Hotel Group), Mr. Patrick Basset (Vice President For Operations, Accor), Mr. Xerxes Mejer Homji (Executive Vice President And Chief Development Officer, Carlson Hotels Worldwide), Mr. Guy Philips (Vice President For Development In Asia Pacific, Hilton International) And Mr. Simon Pearson (Vice President For Marketing And Development, Marco Polo Hotels).

Locally based panelists Included Ms. Annabelle Wisniewski (President, HSAI-Raintree Partners), Mr. Jose Mari Del Rosario (Chief Executive Officer, Microtel Hotels And Resorts), Mr. Al Legaspi (Chief Operating Officer, Ayala Hotels Inc.), Mr. Rey Villar (Executive Vice President, Federal Land), And Mr. Arthur Gindap (Country General Manager, Philippines Ascott International).

Meanwhile, the roster of moderators included Ms. Narzalina Lim (Former Tourism Secretary, Asia Pacific Projects Inc.), Mr. Fraser Hickox (Hall Of Fame, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals), Ms. Vicky Aldaba (President, Shaping Hospitality Now), Ms. Cyndy Tan Jarabata (President, Tajara Leisure Hospitality Group), Ms. Merril Yu (Former Executive Vice President, SM Hotels; Entertainment Chief Executive, Y&S 1847).

Speakers for the event were Mr. David Young, Managing Director for Colliers International; Mr. Roberto Lim, Former Senior Vice President, Philippine Airlines; And Ms. Monica Au, Managing Director Of Landor Associates.

For more information about the event, contact Global-Link MP Events International Inc. at (632) 750-8588, 887-1304; fax (632) 750-8585; email: info@globallinkmp.com, or visit their website at www.globallinkph.com.

One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit 2010

Last August 9, 2010, Mandaue Business Movement (MBM 2010) celebrated their 2nd Event of their Business Movement One Cebu Business and Sustainability Summit 2010. This happened at Cebu International Convention Center, Mandaue City.

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 was attended by top business executives, with the theme "The Sustainable Business Revolution: A Call to Action". This Special Event brought awareness as to what to do to contribute to sustainable development with a strong commitment to do something about it.

The event is aimed to make delegates LEARN why sustainability is so important and what they need to do to make the transformation in their own business; CONNECT with major business leaders who have made the leap to sustainability and who can help delegates with their own challenges, as well as with other attendees who may provide unique partnership opportunities going forward; COMMIT to specific steps one’s company needs to take to move into the new world of sustainable business; and, ACT on the first of those steps delegates just committed to, so that when they go back to their company afterwards, they are already moving toward their long-term goals.

Varied talks from Environment, Technology, Energy, Business, Social Development and to Advocacy were given by prestigious speakers such as Mr. Alex Lacson, and Mr. Antonio Meloto, Jr.

One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010 is organized by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce & Industry and in partnership with the Province of Cebu, Mandaue City and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is just one of the Prestigious Local Events that happened in Cebu.

For more information about the One Cebu Sustainability Summit 2010, contact the Mandaue City Chamber of Commerce and Industry at (63632) 420-2252 or (6332) 420-2232.

7-Eleven Tour 500

In celebration of the opening of their 500th store, 7-Eleven gave back its success to the Filipino community, who has remained faithful and staunch customers since the launch of its first store in 1984, through a special biking tour named the 7-Eleven Tour 500. The tour was held at the 7-Eleven Market Drive in Filinvest Corporation, Alabang last August 8, 2010.

This inspiring advocacy was created to provide a safe and fun venue for biking enthusiasts of all ages (experienced and non-experienced bikers alike) to enjoy the world through two wheels, while helping those in need and the less fortunate by giving back to chosen charities.

Open to all biking enthusiasts who want to enjoy the thrills of riding in a safe environment while helping your chosen charities, the 7-Eleven Tour 500 will commence on August 8, 2010 at 7:30am at the 7. The event was joined by various biking enthusiasts who want to complete their first 60km ride in serene and supportive surroundings, as well as those who wish to test themselves in a competitive environment. The first 37km of the route took riders through Daang Hari, Molino Drive, Paliparan Road and Governor's Drive. There were also choices to turn into Amadeo Road or finish at the Tagaytay Convention Center.

The first placer got P25,000 donated to a charity or NGO of his choice, while the second and third placers got P10,000 and P5,000 donated to their chosen charities, respectively. Proceeds from the biking tour will also go to Bantay Bata.

Ms. Irish Valenzuela, a 24-year-old pride of Asingan, Pangasinan took top honors in the 90.4- km. race from Alabang, Muntinlupa in a time of three hours, 18 minutes and 16 seconds.

For more information on the 7-Eleven Tour 500, contact the Philippine Seven Corporation at (632) 726-9968, (63920) 950-8651 or (63917) 871-1475, email franchising@7-eleven.com.ph or visit www.7-eleven.com.ph.

Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010

Incorporate the 'Six Sigma Discipline' through the Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 to be held at the Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City on August 4 to 5, 2010.

This conference is presented by Fiera de Manila, Inc. in cooperation with the Center for Lean Systems and Management, De La Salle University, and the International Alliance of Quality Professionals (IAQP), Digileaf, Inc.

The conference will share learning on the benefits, costs, realities, and truths of the most powerful improvement methodology in the business world today, knowledge on the strategies to identify, evaluate, and campaign projects for Six Sigma implementation, sharing on the techniques and understanding the standard Six Sigma model, case study presentations of success and failure of Six Sigma application or implementation in the manufacturing and service sectors, and networking with Six Sigma Experts and Practitioners.

Presidents, CEOs, Senior Level Executives, Directors, General Managers, Managing Directors, Managers, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and SMEs, in various industry sectors, such as: Telecom, Healthcare, Financial/Banking, BPOs, Logistics, Transport, Export/Import, Manufacturing, Government, NGOs, and those who are practicing and beginning the journey of quality excellence in their respective organizations are invited to join and register to the event.

The Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 will be graced by its keynote speaker, Mr. Dan C. Lachica, President & CEO, First Philec Solar Corporation on the topic "The Opportunities in Lean and Six Sigma". Other speakers who will also share their expertise in their respective fields will also attend the conference. Some of them will be Mr. Amante 'Teng' Araneta Aguilar, Consultant, Supply Chain Management; and Jeff S. Mejia, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Digileaf, Inc. on the topics "Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Quality Excellence in Organizations;" "Understanding the Fusion of Enterprise Quality Models;" "Understanding Lean & Six Sigma and Its Key Benefits - What's In It for Me?"; and, "Developing Metrics for Six Sigma."

Sponsors of the Philippine Six Sigma Conference 2010 are CLSM, IAQP, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, BusinessMirror, Studio 23, The Philippine Star, Magic 89.9, 103.5 Max FM, and InfoTXT.

For exhibit, sponsorship, registration, or further information on the event, call (632) 896-0639, 896-0637, 899-6216, fax at (632) 896-0637, 890-2101, e-mail at fiera@info.com.ph or visit the website at http://www.fmi.com.ph.

18th Metro Manila Business Conference

The 18th Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC) was held last July 30, 2010 at the Manila Hotel. Anchored on the theme “One.Global.Filipino.: On the Road to Economic Recovery”, the 18th MMBC reflected the buoyant hopes of businessmen amidst the lingering uncertainties in the global economy and highlighted issues that affect business in the metropolis, among them public-private partnership, energy sufficiency, the status of free trade agreements, disaster preparedness, and environmental protection as a corporate concern.

Vice President Jejomar Binay was the conference Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker. Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) Director Renato Solidum, Department of Trade and Industries Usec. Zenaida Maglaya, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries President Ambassador Francis Chua, and ABS-CBN Foundation Chairman Regina Lopez were among the prestigious roster of conference speakers, along with PCCI President Amb. Francis Chua.

VP Tony Keh in his welcome remarks said that the conference was a good venue for both government and private sector to interact and reinforce to decisively deal with the present economic situation in Metro Manila and the country as well.

The conference was capped with the event Gala Night at which was co-hosted by PLDT SME Nation. Relaxed setting, dancing and exciting prizes were raffled off.

The conference was hosted by the PCCI NCR – North Sector, composed of four local chambers namely: Caloocan, Malabon, Greater Valenzuela and Greater Malabon, headed by PCCI Vice President for NCR and Conference Chairman Antonio C. Keh and Regional Governor and Co-Chairman Danilo A. Sanchez.

The annual Metro Manila Business Conference is organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Metro Manila Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MMCCI) is an annual gathering of the fourteen (14) PCCI local chambers members in Metro Manila, government officials and other stakeholders for the discussion and resolution of issues and concerns affecting Metro Manila.

For more information, contact the PCCI at (632)896-4549, fax (632)899-1727, e-mail pcci@philippinechamber.com, or visit their website at http://www.philippinechamber.com/.

1st E-commerce Marketing Conference

Hollistic Philippines.com in partnership with Trigo World Inc., presented the very first E-commerce Marketing Conference which was exclusively conducted for the Natural Health and Wellness Industry last May 15, 2010 at the Dasmarinas Function Room of Hotel Intercontinental Manila located at Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Included in the wide-range of topics tackled that concerns the industry is a discussion about the Hollistic Health Care in Global Marketing as presented by the Financial Benefits Speaker Dr. Josef de Ubaldo, FS., FRCP, FRINM and Edgar Canlas of SMilDS.COM.

Aside from inspirational talks, lecture trainings, and presentations, the conference also displayed exhibits and sample products of natural and herbal Coffee, Nutritional Foods Supplement such as Vida Booster, Noni and other similar products which was open for public viewing and is for free admission.

Registration was conducted online through www.holisticphilippines.com and through the Secretariat office at (632) 371-7015, 371-7016, or email worldpeacemanila@yahoo.com.

Yes, We Can! The 40th National Marketing Conference

With the goal to serve as a rallying call for the immediate creation of strategic and pragmatic marketing solutions and approaches to survive, thrive, and drive growth in a recession, the Philippine Marketing Association, together with ARIVA Seminar and Convention Organizers, organized the Yes, We Can! The Philippine Marketing Crisis Summit – The 40th National Marketing Conference at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza last June 16 and 17.

Day One of the event tackled situations under the category “Crisis Marketing Issues.” The roster of speakers for this part included Prof. Bernie Villegas from the University of Asia and the Pacific (Philippine Economic Outlook 2009–2010); Ms. Yoly Ong, Group Chairperson of Campaigns and Grey (Insight Marketing: Probing into the Filipino Consumer in Turbulent Times); Mr. Austen Chamberlain, president of the American Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Claud Haberer, Chairman of Ricci Association (Global Economic Situation: Let’s Look Beyond the Obvious); Mr. Oscar Sanchez, CEO of Business Processing Association of the Philippines (The Law of Supply and Demand in the Business Process Outsourcing Industry); and Press Secretary Cerge Remonde (†) (The Role of Government in Boosting Brand Philippines).

Day Two, meanwhile, was entitled “Move Over Traditional Marketing.” Speakers for the second day were Dr. Hooi Den Huan from Nanyang Technology University (Revisiting the 4 P’s of Marketing: New P’s, Other Paradigms, Bold Steps); Mr. Josiah Go, Chairman and Marketing Specialist of Mansmith and Fielders (Market Driving Strategies); Dr. Luz Suplico-Ong, President of the Association of Training Institute of Foreign Trade in the Philippines (The Business Model for SME’s); Executive Director Ramon Lopez of the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (Changing the Mindset of Filipino Entrepreneurs); Mr. David Guerrero, Chairman and CEO of BBDO Guerrero (Advertising Beyond the Box); Dr. Nards Garcia, CPM, Dean of the College of Business Administration of the Lyceum of the Philippines University (Reputation Management: The Rise of Public Relations); and Ms. Charo Santos-Concio, President of ABS-CBN (Marketing in the Philippine Entertainment Industry: Let’s Celebrate Something Good in Difficult Times).

Sponsors and partners for the event were Catalytx, The Philippine daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Business World, Carlo Rossi, Cebu Pacific Air, Penshoppe, Ex-Link, Magic 89.9, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.1, 99.5 RT, 103.5 Max FM, RMRC, and Timeline Productions.

Please contact (632) 634-5722 (telefax), (632) 634-4890, (632) 636-1451, (632) 638-7700, or (632) 636-1451 (fax), or send an email to philmarketing@pldtdsl.net or sarahpv@pldtdsl.net. You may also visit the Philippine Marketing Association website for more details.