For most Filipinos, an annual vacation will not be complete without a visit to Baguio City. Known as the country’s summer capital because of its exceptionally cool and relaxing weather, the city is home to interesting sights that continue to delight generation after generation.

The Shangri-La managed Traders Hotel Manila recently announced the opening of the hotel chain’s 7th Traders hotel early next year in Kunshan, China.

Boracay vacationers who regularly stay at Le Soleil de Boracay Hotel will be in for a pleasant surprise when they visit the triple A-rated hotel beach resort by end of this year.

The brand-new Sands Macau recently unveiled four specialty restaurants to tempt the palates of Asia-Pacific customers, offering guests a world-class dining experience: Golden Court – a Cantonese restaurant, Restaurant Perola – a Macanese restaurant, Copa Steakhouse – the first true American steakhouse in Macau and Ruby Room – a Shanghai restaurant. These are in addition to its two already well-known dining venues – the 888 Las Vegas Buffet and the popular Moonlight Food Market.

Taking advantage of the growing number of Filipinos traveling to Hong Kong estimated to reach 300,000 this year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held in Manila over the weekend a special launching of its WinterFest. No less than Ms. Clara Chong, HKTB executive director flew to Manila to hold a press conference at the The Peninsula Manila on the festival to run from Nov. 26 to Jan. 2.