Lenovo Opens 20th Concept Store in the Philippines

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 Lenovo’s 20th Concept Store, found in Cebu, is run by Ng Khai Development Corp. 

Present during the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony were (from L-R) Ng Khai owner Melanie Ng, China Deputy Consul General Wu Xiaomin, Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager Michael Ngan, Economic Consul Mdm Cai Wen, Ms. Jiang; and (second row) Wilson Ng.

Lenovo, the world’s leading PC manufacturer recently opened its 20th concept store in the Philippines and the second one in Cebu City, located at the third floor of Ayala Center Cebu.

The one-stop PC shop features a wide range of Lenovo products including notebooks, laptops, and desktops – each is designed to cater to different lifestyles and tech needs of growing market segments.

“We are committed to make our innovative tech products more visible and accessible to the public, especially in key cities. Lenovo is set to open more concept stores all over the Philippines to deliver that unique first-hand experience to today’s discerning buyers,” saidMichael Ngan, Lenovo Philippines Country General Manager.

“Though we are in an increasingly digital world, in-store experiences still play an important part in the buying process. People still want to touch and try the products before purchase. Through our well-curated stores, we give visitors the opportunity to experience the features of our products and at the same time to discover what suits their lifestyle and needs,” Ngan added.

Taking the lead in the global PC and smart devices market, Lenovo continues to showcase the latest game-changing products to the public. Lenovo has been the only player consistently introducing new form factors and experiences. Recently, Lenovo launched Legion, its own line of powerful gaming laptops and desktops. Meanwhile, its recent investment in the AI market Star Wars: Jedi Challenges–an augmented reality (AR) device made in partnership with Walt Disney, includes a smartphone-powered AR headset, a lightsaber controller, and a tracking beacon.

Lenovo is set to expand to other key cities and major provinces.

Lenovo is a global leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and data center technology. For more information, visithttps://www3.lenovo.com/ph/en/.

Yanolja Invests USD15M Into Leading South East Asian Economy Hotel ZEN Rooms

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Leading Southeast Asian economy hotel chain and online booking platform ZEN Rooms announces a strategic minority investment of USD15M by Yanolja, the leading Seoul-based leisure company with rights to acquire 100% of ZEN Rooms in the future. This is the largest startup investment by a Korean company in Southeast Asia.

ZEN Rooms, founded in 2015 by ex-Foodpanda co-founder Kiren Tanna and Nathan Boublil, operates a disruptive economy hotel chain and online booking platform in 5 major Southeast Asian countries, including: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Within only 3 years, ZEN Rooms’ business has grown exponentially to over 1,000 economy hotel franchisees and over 7,000 room inventory and established itself as the top-rated affordable franchise in the region, with average Customer Review scores of 7.9 on public OTA and review sites.

ZEN Rooms was founded to disrupt the value-for-money of the Southeast Asian hotel market, helping hotel franchisees be more efficient, competitive, safe & reliable by strengthening their quality standards, resulting in improved customer satisfaction for budget travelers. ZEN Rooms is vertically integrated, combining room booking, branding, sales and management with a self-developed online/mobile platform - which distinguishes ZEN Rooms from other hotel franchises. ZEN Rooms now plans to use the capital to expand its inventory base in current and new markets and continue to invest in technology to keep improving the sector’s efficiency.

The Southeast Asian travel market is today the fastest growing worldwide, undergoing a rapid and continuous surge in both domestic and international economy travel demand, similarly to China 15 years ago and Korea 5 years ago. In addition, Southeast Asia is a favorite tourist destination for Korean travelers, and 17% of foreign travelers to Korea come from Southeast Asia. Thus, ZEN Rooms’ reputation and growth in SEA and the established leisure platform of Yanolja make the combination a leading force in the South East Asian travel market.

Co-Founder of ZEN Rooms, Kiren Tanna, commented: “ZEN Rooms’ mission is to provide quality economy accommodation to travelers across Southeast Asia and help our hotel partners maximize their business potential. South East Asia is still at the beginning of both the hotel franchising revolution and its travel demand surge - and we are delighted to join forces with Yanolja to fulfill this mission. Through its leadership in the Korean market, Yanolja has unparalleled hospitality knowledge and has built a highly refined and innovative business model and best-in-class platform that we are looking forward to bringing to the Southeast Asian market.”

Vice President of Yanolja, Jong-yoon Kim, commented: “ZEN Rooms has built a very impressive business and team within a short timeframe and we are excited to start our collaboration. Starting with this strategic investment into ZEN Rooms, we shall seek to expand to become the most affordable hotel chain and first fully integrated booking platform for leisure activities as well as hotels for leisure activities as well as hotels, going beyond the domestic sphere to around the globe.” “In the future, we shall strengthen our leadership as a tech start-up by providing unprecedented and distinguished services to domestic and foreign travelers by applying innovative technologies including IoT and AI.”

Sunsets and Dining with a View in Harbour City’s Ocean Terminal Deck

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As Tsim Sha Tsui’s largest and most diverse shopping mall, Harbour City in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, has over 450 shops, 60 dining choices, cruise terminal facilities, and three hotels all under one roof. Apart from being a shopping paradise, the destination recently opened its Ocean Terminal Deck to the public for free.

The 270-degree Observatory Deck is located at the rooftop of Harbour City’s new Ocean Terminal extension building designed by renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners. With the addition of the Ocean Terminal Deck, travelers can now visit the one and only spot in Tsim Sha Tsui that offers a whopping 270-degree panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, overlooking the entire Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. A travel tip: The Ocean Terminal Deck is the perfect place to witness Hong Kong’s spectacular sunset.

Besides being a breathtaking viewing point, Ocean Terminal Deck is also a venue for live outdoor performances and various events, like a wine tasting series during Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine festival, and major beauty events. The Ocean Terminal Deck houses two outdoor event spaces: a natural lawn where visitors can freely sit and walk around, and a Grandstand, which can accommodate up to 200 people.



The Ocean Terminal Deck is also the epitome of dining with a view. Enjoy the best angle of Hong Kong’s harbor, sunset, and cityscapes, while savoring delicious global cuisines from several al fresco dining choices. Tsukada Nojo serves superb Japanese cuisine, notably its signature Bijin Nabe (beauty hot pot). Ana Ten is an upscale restaurant offering contemporary Japanese culinary delights. Meanwhile, famous Milan restaurant Paper Moon delights with its authentic, home-style Italian cuisine and original recipes, while A Nu Retrouvez-vous boasts of a French fine-dining experience that has been Michelin-starred for six consecutive years in Japan since 2011.

You can choose from different styles of Chinese cuisine as well: Xi He Ya Yuan from Beijing serves traditional Chinese cuisine as well as New Chinese Fusion, but its menu’s star is the XIHE Beijing Duck. HEXA reimagines authentic Cantonese dishes with an innovative twist, using only the finest local and imported produce. Fu Rong offers an unforgettable menu of delightfully spicy Chengdu delicacies, uniquely more delicate and fragrant than the typical Sichuan flavors.

With its choices for shopping, dining, entertainment, and premier accommodations in Hong Kong, Harbour City continues to be a dynamic destination to keep coming back to. Harbour City’s Ocean Terminal Deck is open for every visitor to enjoy and experience the beauty of Hong Kong. 

Visit www.harbourcity.com.hk and follow Harbour City on Facebook at @HKHarbourCity, on Twitter at @hkharbourcity, on Instagram at @harbourcity, and Trip Advisor at Harbour City Shopping Mall for more updates and information, or  call the 24-hour hotline at (852) 2118 8666.