Home2 Suites by Hilton Debuts in Asia Pacific

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The first of 1,000 Home2 Suites by Hilton properties in Mainland China has opened in partnership with Funyard Hotels & Resorts

 

Hilton announces the launch of Home2 Suites by Hilton in Asia Pacific marking the global hospitality company’s 12^th brand in the region. Home2 Suites is a dynamic brand that offers savvy travelers the freedom to maintain their lifestyles while travelling, with an innovative extended-stay concept that features stylish accommodation with flexible room configurations and home-like amenities at a great value. Home2 Suites by Hilton Shenzhen Bao’an, marks the brand’s entry in Asia Pacific and is located in the heart of the Bao’an district in Shenzhen, China, with convenient access to major transportation hubs.

Home2 Suites caters to the extended-stay market, as travelers increasingly seek “Travel + Living” experiences. This is a fast-growing opportunity in China driven by buoyant domestic travel demand and the continued urbanization of second- and third-tier cities.

The brand’s innovative Free to be you™ concept empowers sophisticated trailblazers to maintain their everyday lifestyles in a home away from home for any length of stay, appealing to a diverse audience of business travelers, families, fitness fanatics, and pet-lovers.

“Having just opened our 500^th hotel in Asia Pacific, we are thrilled to introduce this award-winning brand that builds on our position as the region’s fastest-growing global hospitality company. China is a strategic growth market for us, and with the robust demand for upper midscale hotels across the country, the launch of Home2 Suites by Hilton demonstrates our resilience and our commitment in introducing the right brands to meet our guests’ expectations,” said Alan Watts, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton. “We look forward to working closely with our partners at Funyard to realize our shared vision of providing travelers an extended-stay experience backed by Hilton in top-tier and emerging cities in China in the coming years.”

Ji Hongjun, CEO of Home2 Suites by Hilton China, said, “Funyard Hotels & Resorts is focused on delivering innovative hospitality experiences for modern Chinese travelers. Together with Hilton’s globally renowned expertise in hospitality and Funyard’s experience in the upper midscale sector, we are committed to elevating the guest experience for a new generation of travelers, who desire to maintain their authentic lifestyles wherever their journeys take them.”

 

Rising Demand for Extended-Stay Experiences

As recently published in a report from Hilton on emerging traveler trends, reservations increased around 30% (compared to 2019) in Hilton’s extended-stay bookings as consumers return to travel in the new normal with a growing preference for longer trips."

 

Leonard Gooz, global brand head of Home2 Suites by Hilton, said, “Home2 Suites by Hilton’s entry in China introduces a new focus on extended stay accommodations, enabling guests to maintain authentic lifestyles during their travels. Designed with unique customizations and dynamic spaces, guests have the freedom to pursue their personal interests and travel intent with just the right comforts of home. With evolving travel preferences, we are confident that Home2 Suites will offer an ideal hospitality solution to the savvy travelers in China.”

 

Dynamic Features to Suit Different Lifestyles

 

Designed with a streamlined approach to storage and functionality, Home2 Suites’ stylish innovations incorporate a modular kitchenette and a flexible workspace with a “working wall”, as well as other customizable features and thoughtful amenities.

 

Most Home2 Suites properties in China will offer pet-friendly accommodations, paving the future of paw-sitive experiences for both pets and their pet parents during their trips. This is increasingly important in China where pet ownership is a growing trend.

 

Other signature experiences of the brand include:

 

• Inspired Table™: A daily complimentary breakfast comprising a variety of carefully curated hearty and healthy Chinese and Western dishes that offer guests the warmth of home.
• HOME2 MKT™: For guests to purchase food, drinks and other essentials around the clock.
• Spin2 Cycle: An innovative concept integrating a fitness center and laundry room.
• Oasis: An inviting social space that sits at the heart of each hotel is a multi-functional lobby where guests can enjoy the comforts of a home living room. Between work meetings and casual social gatherings, Coffee2 Tea serves as a refreshing stop for guests to customize their beverages according to individual tastes.

The Vape Bill (SB 2239) – A Senate Betrayal of the Filipino People 15

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The Sin Tax Coalition, a huge conglomerate of healthcare professional and civil society organizations, condemned in strongest terms the passage of Senate Bill 2239 (SB 2239) on 2nd reading last December 13, 2021. “This was signed behind our backs, while we were focusing on protecting people from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a betrayal of the trust of our people and should be vetoed by President Duterte swiftly and decisively.”

The statement reads “Most of our senators failed to support stricter vape regulation. They must be held accountable for the way they put our young people’s lives in danger by encouraging them to be addicted to vaping. We reiterate our stand that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Department of Health (DOH) must maintain its mandate to regulate these products and that the existing minimum age allowed to buy and use these products must not be lowered from 21 to 18 years old.”

Based on their votes during the plenary session last December 13, the senators identified by the coalition to be AGAINST stricter vape regulation are Senators Recto, Sotto, Zubiri, Angara, Binay, Drilon, Gatchalian, Gordon, Hontiveros, Lacson, Marcos, Pangilinan, Poe, Revilla, and Tolentino. Senators Pia Cayetano, Bong Go, and Joel Villanueva were the only senators identified to support stricter vape regulation.

The coalition appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to veto SB2239 should the bill be passed with finality by the senate. “This veto should be his final act to fulfill his campaign promise to fight substance abuse.”

The Sin Tax Coalition is an alliance of healthcare professionals, civil society organizations, and youth groups who advocate for strict regulation of both traditional and novel tobacco products. It was formed to push for the passage of the Sin Tax Law in 2012 and also supported other tobacco control measures such as the Graphic Health Warning Law and the Executive Order banning the use of cigarettes, e- cigarettes & heated tobacco products in public places.

RESOURCE PERSONS:

• Dr. Maricar Limpin, President, Philippine College of Physicians (PCP)

• Dr. Anthony Leachon, Former President, Philippine College of Physicians (PCP)

• Dr. Antonio Dans, Co-Convenor, Healthcare Professionals Alliance against COVID19 (HPAAC)

• Dr. Corry Avanceña, Head of Task Force Anti-Smoking, Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists and Member, Philippine Pediatric Society Tobacco Control Advocacy Group

La Germania’s Kitchen Cleaning Hacks for a Better Holiday Cooking Experience

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La Germania shares 3 easy-to-follow hacks to take your kitchen cleaning to greater heights


This holiday season, a lot of people will be spending time in the kitchen not only to prepare their delicious Noche Buena dishes but to make mouthwatering treats for everyone. Because of the amount of time you’ll be in the kitchen, it’s important you make sure your kitchen is clean at all times.

By maintaining a clean kitchen this season, you reduce your family’s exposure to indoor pollutants and bacteria. To add to this, it’s so much easier to navigate around and cook in a neat kitchen. That’s why La Germania is sharing kitchen cleaning secrets every Filipino family should take note of.



While You Were Sleeping

Did you know that you can clean your La Germania range oven while snoozing? You don’t even need fancy cleaning equipment to get the job done. Making this homemade cleaning spray will leave your oven squeaky clean and free from bad odor.

Combine 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup white vinegar, and 1/2 cup baking soda into an empty spray bottle.

 
Remove the grates and coats inside your oven. Spray the solution to the insides of your oven. Make sure you avoid the heating elements of your oven as you spray away.
Close the oven door and let the DIY spray do its magic for up to 12 hours.

 
Once you’re up the morning after, clean the oven with soapy water and dry it with a plush cloth.

Rack It Up

Your power detergent isn’t just for your laundry pile. You can bring back the original shine of your La Germania range oven without potentially damaging it by leaving your racks in the bathtub or basin.

What’s great about this particular hack is that you already have everything you need in your house already. You can even opt to leave the racks in the detergent overnight. You just have to make sure the racks are free from soap suds before you start cooking up a storm again.

Pour some washing detergent into a bathtub or large basin.

 
Leave the oven racks in the solution for at least four hours.

 
Rinse the racks with clean water, and wipe dry with a wash cloth before you return them into the oven.

In the Hood

It’s important to keep your La Germania range hood clean so it can remove airborne grease, and clear your kitchen from smoke and other pollutants. To make sure it does its job well, all you need is some hot water and baking soda. Just make sure you wear gloves because the filter will be super hot while you’re in the process of cleaning it.

Remove the dry layer of dust on your range hood with a brush.

 
Boil hot water in a large pot, and gradually add baking soda to the pot. Next, you need to place the filter in the pot to soak. Leave it there for 15-20 minutes. If your pot is not big enough to accommodate the entire filter, you might have to soak each side separately.
Rinse the hood with warm water and let it dry for some time. Wipe it dry with a towel or microfiber cloth.

For you to enjoy your kitchen equipment throughout the holidays and beyond, it’s imperative that you give them the care they need. By applying these cheap and easy kitchen hacks, your holiday cooking will be a much more enjoyable experience.

If you’re looking for kitchen partners that can last you throughout the demands of the Christmas season, it’s imperative you invest in excellent quality kitchen equipment. Built to the highest standards with the most advanced European engineering and design, La Germania has stood the test of time as your trusted kitchen partner in creating perfect dishes with ease and style. Each appliance is imagined, designed, and produced to perform to the highest standards and meet a specific need.

La Germania products are available online through La Germania’s official e-commerce website www.lagermaniaph.com and e-commerce platforms on Shopee and Lazada. For more information on La Germania and its products, you may follow the official Facebook and Instagram accounts of the trusted kitchen and appliance brand.


Italian-heritage brand La Germania has been the preferred kitchen companion of Filipino homemakers for 53 years and counting. Its wide array of ovens, cooktops, and stoves is made of high-grade materials and designed to stand the test of time and extensive use. La Germania’s current line of products continues to serve the cooking needs and lifestyle of this generation and the next. To know more about La Germania and its products, visit www.lagermaniaph.com. The trusted kitchen partner of Filipinos also has its official stores on Shopee and Lazada.