Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20 - Green Infrastructure and Build, Buil, Build Program

If you are interested about Green Infrastructure and on how the Government's Build, Build, Build program could affect the Real Estate Industry then you should attend the Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20.

"Asia Leaders Forum: Real Estate 20/20 The Clearer View of What's To Come" will be held at the Isabella Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel on October 24, 2019 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is expected that more than a hundred participants will attend the forum.

Featured speakers which will be tackling about Green Infrastructure are as follows:

• Emma Imperial, CEO of Imperial Homes
• Architect Keydee Velasco, CEO of KMV Asia Development Inc
• Dr. Glenn Banaguas, Chairman ASEAN Science Diplomat
• Atty. Jeff Martinez, General Manager of Achievements Realty Corporation
• Bryan Joe Valencia of Banyara Development Corporation
• RJ Ledesma, CNN Host, Reality TV

The speakers who will be tackling about Imvestments in the Philippines are as follows:

• Philip Cea whose company just bagged a PhP 125 billion peso project approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the Quezon Province. It is intended to be the future site of a proposed airport, rail systems and many other infrastructure developments.
• Robert Laurel Yupangco, the Vice President of Philippine Korea Economic Council, President of Yupangco Group of Companies, and CEO of Zoomanity Group that manages theme parks such as Zoobic Safari, Paradizoo, Zoo at Residence Inn, Zoocobia, and Zoocolate Thrills.
• Moby Arquiza from ASEAN Real Estate Professional Alliance

The distinguished speakers who would be tackling about the Real Estate Industry in the Philippines and Beyond are the following:

• Sec. Raul Lambino, the administrator of the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA).
• Dr. Elton See Tan, the Chaiman of E-Hotels and Resorts and the heir of Tan Yu who owns Fuga Island which is currently a part of CEZA.  He is also the Vice Chairman of the Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce in the Philippines.
• Dr. Eduard Ong, Chariman of the Real Estate Board of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

The Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Salvador Panelo have gave an overview of the administrations Build, Build, Build infrastructure program and the timeline on when the infatructures would be finished.  Sec. Panelo serenaded the audience and performed three songs.

The objective of the forum is to promote the Philippines as the next premier business hub in Asia and to share updates to the participants with regards to the topics.

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VM2020 Campaign For The Philippines Launched By TOURISM MALAYSIA

Tourism Malaysia has recently launched their VM2020 Campaign for the Philippines market which by region, Philippines is one of the top source markets for tourists to Malaysia. VM2020 promises an abundance of excitement with a long line up of cultural themed events, family fun activities, shopping festivals and lots more.

Tourism Malaysia led a delegation of 18 Malaysian travel trade and industry players, comprising of 10 travel agents, 2 hotels, 4 product owners and 2 airlines.

The Philippines travel industry were given an update on the VM2020 campaign, and a Gala Dinner was also held at Shangri-La Makati Hotel for all participants.

To boost Philippines arrivals, Tourism Malaysia encouraged tour operators to develop and sell holiday packages to Malaysia with a focus on niche products like luxury travel, shopping, and sports tourism. A discussion was carried out with the top travel trade associations in Philippines, namely Philippines Travel Agents Association (PTAA), National Association of Independent Travel Agents (NAITAS) and The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA).

Tourism Malaysia’s promotional efforts in Philippines is expected to increase the number of Philippines tourists to Malaysia. It aims to promote greater awareness of Malaysia as an ideal holiday destination, besides fostering greater cooperation between tour operators and members of the tourism fraternity. This is in line with Malaysia’s efforts to boost arrivals from Philippines, with as many as 510,650 Philippines tourists visiting Malaysia in 2020.

Zoomanity Group at Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3

Last August, Asia Leaders Forum: Travelooza 3 with a focus on Food, Hospitality, Tourism and Green Infrastructure has been held at Makati Shangrila Hotel with the CEO of VI Group of Companies as one of the speakers. Architect Kaydee Marie Velasco, a young entrepreneur, advocate of green and sustainable architecture and awardee last year under Asia Leaders Awards discussed the need of green infrastructure for sustainable tourism.

Robert Laurel Yupangco is one of the speakers and presenters who highlighted the importance of green theme parks in the Philippines and the importance of Tourism.

Zoomanity Group, one of the leading companies in the theme park industry with its CEO, Robert Laurel Yupangco and manages Zoobic Safari, Zoocobia, Paradizoo, Zoocolate Thrills in Bohol, Residence Inn Tagaytay, Samgyupsalamat Unlimited Korean BBQ, UnliCity, Jinsei, Midori and more hotels around the country.

The deputy ambassador from Malaysia, Rizany Irwan also discusses the best practices in his home country to compare and improve the tourism in the Philippines. Some discussions includes:

1. Philippine tourism policy and direction with the goal of contributing to the ongoing, sustainable growth of PH economy
2. Managing programs and activities to sustain a healthy visitor industry
3. Developing and implementing the PH Tourism Strategic Plan and tourism strategy
4. Coordinating tourism-related research, planning, promotional and outreach activities with the public and private sectors
5. Green infrastructure and its importance for growing our tourism sector and helping the environment

Speakers who joined the event includes;

• Deputy Ambassador Rizany Irwan of Malaysia
• Ambassador Dongman Han of Republic of Korea
• Secretary Raul Lambino of Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA)
• RJ Ledesma of Mercato Centrale
• Lance Tan of The Happy Beach Cebu, The Inflatable Island Subic and The Dessert Museum
• Robert Yupangco of Philippine Korea Council (Vice Chairman) and CEO of Zoomanity Group
• Dr. Elton See Tan of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PCCI) (Past Chairman and Senior Adviser)
• Tan Yu III of Makati Tourism Inc (Secretary General)
• Arch. Kaydee Velasco of KMV Asia (CEO)

The objective of the event is for the guests to learn more from these industry leaders and to continuously promote the Philippines as the premier hub and destination in Asia.

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