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Category: Envoys & Expats

03 May 2014

Written by Suzette Jessica

Henann Group of Resorts chaiman Henry Chusuey, Glade Goding and Jeff Taylor with Henann’s Isabel Garcia

WITH the summer heat showing no signs of letting up, it is the best excuse to hie off to a beach resort far from the city to recharge and work on your tan. For many Filipinos, only one place comes to mind when they talk of vacations: Boracay.

Henann’s Karl Chusuey with Thai ambassador Prasas Prasasvinitchai

The Henann Group of Resorts recently announced the rebranding of its properties at this famous island destination. Henann Group Chairman Dr. Henry O. Chusuey formally made public the new names in a lavish celebration at the Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel. The event was attended by the member’s of Chusuey’s family, business partners and valued guests.

La Filipina Uy Gongco Corporation chairman Alfon Uy and Agnes Uy

Senate president Franklin Drilon with Jayelles’ media relations director Suzette Morelos

Henann Group of Resort’s resort manager Dindo Salazar and Henann Regency Resort’s Pinky Bacud

Henceforth, the Regency Lagoon Resort will now be known as Henann Lagoon Resort, and Boracay Garden Resort as Henann Garden Resort. The Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Spa retains its original name. Two additional properties are presently in development on Boracay Island, a 100-room beachfront resort at Station 1 and another 180-room beachfront resort.

Henry Sy, China Airlines’s Bruce Chen and Karl Chusuey

Up’s Travel & Tour Park Jeong Up and Yhan Woo

Hana Tour president Roger Shin with Fun Travel & Tour's Ray Kim

Also made known during the event was the announcement of Henann Resort Alona Beach, which will be opening on the last quarter of 2014, and Henann Resort Malcapuya in Coron, Palawan, which is currently under development. Henann’s individual and corporate partners were also recognized during the event.

No 1 Tours’ Emma Lee and Dannie Chong

Sarah Park, Sonia Park and Nikor Kim

Envoys Enjoy Bohol's sun, surf and sand

Envoys enjoy Bohol’s sun, surf and sand

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Category: Envoys & Expats

29 Mar 2014

Written by Suzette Jessica

In Photo: Ambassador Mayorga takes a dip in the waters of Bohol

IF you think ambassadors are all work and no play, then you are greatly mistaken. All the envoys assigned to the Philippines take time out to visit and enjoy themselves in the country’s many tourism destinations.

Italian ambassador Massimo Roscigno, Chilean ambassador Roberto Mayorga, Johnny Litton, The Bellevue Resort's Ryan Chan and Tony Rufino

One such place is Bohol, the jewel of an island in Central Visayas. The Bellevue Resort Bohol, a five-star resort at the southern tip of Panglao Island, played host recently to a number of ambassadors who took time out from their busy schedules for a short break.

Italian ambassador Massimo Roscigno (right) with wife Agnes and daughter Ursula

The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts Chairman Johnny Chan, Managing Director Patrick Chan, Marketing and Communications Corporate Director Ryan Chan and The Bellevue Resort Managing Director Dustin Chan, with Johnny Litton as event organizer, arranged a worthwhile retreat exclusively for these high-profile guests. The Bellevue Resort Bohol is a tropical oasis that offers impeccable service, ultimate comfort and first-rate amenities.

Chilean Ambassador Roberto Mayorga and wife Paulina with The Bellevue Resort's Ryan Chan

The Bellevue Resort

Roselle Rebano, Tamila Chan with son Alejando

The diplomats were treated to an evening of revelry at the resort, enjoying delicious signature dishes made famous by Céna, one of the resort’s topnotch restaurants specializing in Western-inspired and Filipino fusion cuisine, and perfectly complemented by overflowing wines and premium champagnes, as well as the angelic voices of the talented Loboc Children’s Choir. Later in the evening, guests sang along with the Infinity Band, while affable Chilean Ambassador Roberto Mayorga gave an entertaining solo number with his astonishing renditions of Spanish songs. After all the singing, everybody then showed off their groovy dance moves as the band played hits from the 1970s to the 1990s.

The Loboc Children's Choir

Consul Fortune Ledesma (right) with Elizabeth and Bernard Chiris

German Charge d'Affaires Michael Hasper with daughter Navina

Ursula Roscigno, Natalia Vodopic and Ignacio Rippes Silva

The Bellevue Resort

During their stay at the resort, the guests were also toured around Bohol, visiting its old churches and landmarks, such as the Chocolate Hills. They also indulged in a host of water activities, including snorkeling in Bohol’s crystal blue waters, among others.