Suzuki Sets the Trend at the 13th Inside Racing Bike Festival and Tradeshow

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Suzuki sets the trend once more as the brand does another first at the 13th Inside Racing Bike Festival and Tradeshow (IRBFXIII) by merging fashion and style to each rider’s lifestyle at the World Trade Center (WTC) Manila on March 22 to 24. Suzuki gets to the rider’s individuality where they express themselves through their choice of motorcycles same way as they choose their clothing and accessories. Acknowledging the changing trends and the needs of the young market, Suzuki has shown that it is the fitted brand for the young riders and the young at heart as it brings together the things that they all love - style, fashion, self-expression, being unique and function.

Suzuki together with global homegrown brand – Bench proved that it does not only dominate the streets but that it can also warm up the runway through its latest motorcycles with their chic design and stylish colors that will surely make every heads turn. This is the experience that Suzuki brings to this year’s Inside Racing Bike Festival and Tradeshow – setting the trend while we all ride in fashion and style. Present during the event are Suzuki Philippines' executives President Hiroshi Suzuki, Managing Director Norminio Mojica, Director Keiichi Suzuki, General Manager for Motorcycle Sales and Marketing Jun Bulot and Marketing Head Monch Bontogon joined by the man behind IRBFXIII himself, Al Camba.

RIDES THAT WILL CHALLENGE MOTORCYCLE TRENDS

Suzuki also gives the market a glimpse of the future by showcasing its upcoming motorcycles for the year that will challenge the country's motorcycle trends. Fresh from its introduction in EICMA last year, Suzuki Philippines brings the New Katana at the IRBFXIII. A sure headturner, the bike made all the motorcycle fans excited for its arrival in the Philippines. Forging the new Suzuki bike as how the Japanese swordsmiths devote countless hours to produce their signature fine blade of the same name, the New Katana is the epitome of fine craftsmanship and pure functional beauty.

The brand also brought in the addition to the stylish and fashionable matte looks of the new fashion scooter – Skydrive Sport in its new colors Matte Black and Matte Blue as well as the no. 1 underbone leisure motorcycle Smash in Matte Blue, Matte Pink and Matte Red which will all be released soon. Being showcased as well are accessorized Skydrive Sport units by Koso Philippines and OKM Racing. The Underbone King – Raider R150 Fi and Carburetor (Combat Series) are also presented with select customized units by Suzuki riders. All these were displayed with fashion ensembles from Bench that match well with the bikes.

SKYDRIVE SPORT DANCE CONTEST

The brand rides along with the youth’s active lifestyle through the Skydrive Sport Online Dance Contest with the grand finals happening at the IRBFXIII. Four grand finalists from Quezon City, Caloocan, Cebu and Dumaguete battled it out on the dance floor with Mananayaw Four 2 Zero.

Realistic CGI: New Revolution in Product Photography

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CGI (Computer Generated Imagery) is as a result of technological advances that have revolutionized the world a great deal. The digitally enhanced images are rapidly gaining momentum in the photography world. The fascinating yet realistic results gets people thinking that the future of photography might soon belong to CGI. As people are getting more and more convinced of these pictures as real photos, the new product has several aspects to consider. Here is the good and the interesting bits about the new revolution of product photography:

CGI is perfect for shooting movies

A lot of the imagery displayed in the movies today are made possible by CGI. Ideally, some movies embrace a scientific fiction approach, which requires a special form of visualization. CGI along with augmented realities are used as a means to convey some life-looking creations like giant spaceships hovering on tall buildings.

CGI imagery for enhanced depth of items

If you have heard of 3D product rendering, then realistic CGI should not be a foreign concept. The CGI revolution features strong technical properties that will bring in new possibilities in enhanced depth of the products. The enhancement of the depths of products brings items to life. Users get a better experience with a complete immersion in the 3D imagery.

Showcasing a product before production

The marketing and advertising bit involved in the field of photography has become easier over time and complicated for those who do not understand technology. Shopping has gone one step ahead with the whole new online shopping experience. To keep improving it each day most of the brands have even gone down the road of hiring mystery shoppers . The CGI photography is also playing an important role for such businesses by changing the way products are envisioned to the public today. Before a product is officially released, this new technology allows manufacturers to project the product beforehand. The prototyping of products is also made easier, with minimal risks in translating the prototypes to reality.

For example, before a movie is released officially, adverts are projected dates before the premiere. This allows the market to build up tension, which is also beneficial for boosting the photography and videography business.

CGI is relatively forgiving on the wallet

CGI imagery may seem like an expensive affair, but it is not so much the case. In a photography business, sometimes it is simple to make a simple picture of one item by taking a real photo with a camera. However, when handling products in bulk that are urgent, you will need to invest a lot more in a studio and other photography equipment. At this, it is better to indulge in CGI which has imaging algorithms that are cost-pleasant. The computer-generated pictures are supreme in quality, and therefore, they reduce the effort that would go into capturing a perfect image.

Sense of uniqueness

The CGI revolution accentuates items to project an exceptional reality that is both thought and emotion provoking. The entire art brings about a sense of uniqueness, more especially in projecting the 3D product visualization. There is a lot of realism mixed with fantasy that merges to create the most unique photographs. Generally, the new revolution product is perfect for manufacturers to meet the demands of the market with outstanding projects to quench the creative thirst of the target audience.

Taking from the numerous advantages that technology has brought into the everyday life, it is safe to bet on CGI as the future of photography.

Dusit International Continues Expansion of its DusitD2 Brand in Dream Destinations in Thailand and Bhutan

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Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion by soft opening two new resorts under its upscale dusitD2 brand – dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan and dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi (Thailand).

Opened on 15 December 2018, dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi puts guests within walking distance of the beach and other major attractions in this popular beach town, in Southern Thailand.

Besides 173 guest rooms and suites with a choice of sea, mountain or pool views, the family-friendly resort includes an All-Day-Dining restaurant, a lobby bar, an outdoor swimming pool with a separate children’s pool, a fitness centre, a spa, a 200 sq m ballroom, and an extensive children’s playground. Rock climbing excursions, jungle treks, and boat trips to nearby paradise islands can all be easily arranged at the hotel.

Opened on 19 December 2018, meanwhile, dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan serves as the first and largest internationally-branded hotel in the enchanting kingdom. Drawing inspiration from the Four Harmonious Friends, a beloved national folktale about four animals working together to harvest fruit from a magical tree, each guest floor of the hotel is dedicated to a different animal from the tale. Colourful and contemporary motifs of the creatures adorn the walls of each of the 83 well-appointed guest rooms and suites.

Alongside a beautiful lobby showcasing local artworks, current hotel offerings include a Thai spa, a fully equipped gym and an international all-day-dining restaurant. A vibrant bar and the first authentic Thai restaurant in Bhutan will follow soon.

Popular attractions such as Buddha Point (Kuensel-Phodrang), the iconic Tashichho Dzong, the Royal Botanical Park, and Clock Tower Square are all easily accessible from the hotel’s prime inner-city location in the kingdom’s capital, Thimphu.

“Designed to reflect and anticipate the needs and desires of today’s hyper-connected travellers, our dusitD2 resorts feature a unique combination of comfort, convenience and style, creating vibrant places for guests to socialise and interact,” said Mr Lim Boon Kwee, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “We are delighted to welcome dusitD2 Yarkay Thimphu, Bhutan and dusitD2 Ao Nang, Krabi to our fast-growing portfolio of global hotels, and we look forward to delighting guests with our unique brand of gracious hospitality.”

Special Opening Offers at both properties include 40% off the Dusit Best Available Rate, daily breakfast, exclusive dining discount and more great benefits.
For more information, please visit www.dusit.com