12 Stays of Christmas: Where to #TravelAsJuan with Airbnb this Holiday Season

The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching and with several destinations across the country welcoming Filipino travelers once again — ‘tis indeed the season to be jolly! Whether you’re simply craving a weekend away cozying up with loved ones, a classic Christmas vacation filled with family traditions or a festive yuletide getaway, you’ll surely find a home away from home on Airbnb that suits your style and travel needs. To get you started, here are 12 amazing Airbnb Stays for the holidays:

Enjoy exciting deals and surprises at Araneta City’s Black Friday Sale!

Get up to 70% off on items (and more!) from November 26 to 30

Are you getting a headstart in your Holiday shopping this Black Friday? Well, the City of Firsts is the place to be for amazing deals and surprises!

Happening from November 26 to 30, 2021, enjoy up to 70% off on some of the most in-demand items from the brands you love the most in Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, Farmers Plaza, and The SM Store.

Be Privileged, Be Rewarded with the Ortigas Community Card

Ortigas Malls, ever in the pursuit of providing its patrons with gold-standard service, aims to make every visit worthwhile with a loyalty program that adds value to their lifestyles.

The Ortigas Community Card raises the bar for retail experiences in the country by allowing mall-goers and shoppers to unlock exclusive privileges from across its merchant members in Greenhills, Tiendesitas, Estancia, and Industria.

The card boosts the neighborhood charm of Ortigas as it engages people with rewards when they shop and dine at their favorite merchants. Customers can enjoy a borderless world of perks with free parking, discounted car wash service, free use of ShopBox and shopping fee, and complimentary use of the Greenhills customer lounge.

The Ortigas Community Card also serves as a catalyst cultivating a stronger relationship among residents of Ortigas and its environs, through a program that makes their daily bustles seamless and convenient, and with value-added merits and privileges.

To apply for the Ortigas Community Card, download the Ortigas Malls mobile app on App Store or Google Play. Click membership and Community Card to register. Lastly, show the digital card and ID number to redeem discounts and perks.

Ortigas Malls holds online fundraising concert for the benefit of live production workers

It’s no secret that the entertainment industry has borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as closed live spaces from cinemas, concert venues, and theaters, meant that thousands of live event workers went out of work. And despite the gradual easing of restrictions, the industry has yet to recover from one of the longest lockdowns in the world.

Ortigas Malls, understanding the plight of entertainment workers, launched a holiday campaign and a fundraising concert to help get the industry back on its feet. Titled Christmas with the Stars, the online fundraising concert will see performances from the country’s brightest stars featuring the Kilabotitos--Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion—Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Martin Nievera, Jose Mari Chan, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, and many more on December 11, 7 p.m.

“Filipinos love going to performances and to concerts and this is an industry that employs thousands of Filipinos, many of whom found themselves out of work because of the pandemic. Until now, data has shown that unlike other sectors, the entertainment industry is still suffering from 90% loss in revenues since the lockdowns started,” said Arch. Renee C. Bacani, Vice President of Ortigas Malls. “This is why Ortigas Malls, in its aim to leave no one behind in recovery, created Christmas with the Stars to encourage Filipinos to help the entertainment industry, while enjoying the heartfelt and beautiful performances from our biggest stars.”

Araneta City brings the magic of Christmas to life with Giant Christmas Tree Lighting

The City of Firsts’ Holiday tradition has been alive for 4 decades now

The City of Firsts has officially signaled the beginning of its holiday celebration with the lighting of its iconic Giant Christmas Tree on November 11.

Decked with dazzling lights, colorful ornaments, and glittering tinsels, the Giant Christmas Tree situated at the Times Square Food Park in Araneta City was lit up in a grand celebration attended by local government officials, senior company executives, celebrities, and patrons with the theme ‘Believe in the Magic of Christmas’.

“We made sure to light up our Giant Christmas Tree in time for 11.11, which tradition says is a special date when anything you wish for can come true. It’s also our way of welcoming the return of our guests to the City of Firsts now that quarantine restrictions are starting to loosen up a bit. Even though we’re now welcoming guests of all ages, we’re still making it a point that all of our customers are safe through the health and safety measures that we’ve put in place,” Marjorie Go, AVP for Marketing of Araneta Group, said. 

Airbnb introduces 50+ product upgrades and innovations to support Live Anywhere travel revolution

YouGov polling by Airbnb reveals that 9 out of 10 Filipinos polled would work, live or travel differently, if they had more flexibility at work

Over 70% say that home-sharing accommodation provides amenities that make it easier to integrate living with travel, as well as more unique, one-of-a-kind travel experiences

In May, Airbnb introduced the Airbnb 2021 Release, with over 100 upgrades to improve every aspect of the Airbnb service. Today, the company announces an additional 50+ upgrades that make it easier to host and support the changing needs of travelers.

Experience the biggest blockbusters at Gateway Cineplex 10 and Ali Mall Cinemas

City of Firsts launches 'Click, Book, Repeat' promo in time for cinema reopening

It’s just a few days before cinemas reopen. And just like many movie buffs, we know that you can’t wait to sit in front of that gigantic screen and enjoy the latest flicks starring some of your favorite stars. But wait! You still need to grab tickets! Well, don’t you worry, because the City of Firsts has got that covered!

You can book your tickets for some much-anticipated films through the Araneta City mobile app, which you can download on any Android or iOS device. The process is simple and convenient; with just a few taps and swipes, you can quickly purchase a ticket to any film that you’d like to watch.

Sarah Jessica Parker Hosts Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartment (and Closet) on Airbnb

In celebration of the upcoming release of the HBO Max Original And Just Like That..., the highly-anticipated new chapter of Sex and the City, the award-winning actress and producer is opening the doors to Carrie Bradshaw’s New York City brownstone, in partnership with Airbnb and Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Hopeless romantics can sip Cosmopolitans, type pensively at their laptop and chat with friends on a circa-2000 cordless phone at Carrie’s Upper East Side apartment.

For the first time ever, guests will enjoy unique access to the style icon’s closet (tutu, too!), alongside fab and friendship-centric experiences like brunch in Chelsea and a fashion-focused photoshoot.

#TravelAsJuan with Airbnb to the Philippines’ top beach and diving destinations

Rediscover the country’s top destinations from the 28th World Travel Awards with these beautiful Airbnb Stays hosted by passionate local Superhosts

Known for its pristine beaches and mesmerizing dive spots, the Philippines once again stood out after the 28th World Travel Awards recognized the country as this year’s leading beach and diving destination in Asia.

Following the easing of travel restrictions, some of the country’s top beach destinations including Boracay, Siargao, and El Nido have already reopened to local travellers. Filipinos are already making plans for their next trip to popular hotspots Panglao, Anda, Balicasag, Anilao, Malapascua, Moalboal, and Puerto Galera.

DOT puts a spotlight on the Pampanga-Clark-Cebu City Interregional Tour

The newly built Clark International Airport Terminal 2.
Photo courtesy of Department of Tourism Region 3

With the easing of restrictions on leisure travel, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has started to promote the various tourism circuits that it had been developing throughout the year. One of these is the Pampanga-Clark-Cebu City interregional tour that involves a diverse set of tourism attractions and experiences and their respective award-winning international airports.

“We have been ramping up our efforts to vaccinate our tourism workers so that we restore confidence in people to travel again. Now, with the resumption of leisure travel, we are encouraging tourists to visit destinations that have a high number of fully vaccinated tourism workers,” said Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat.

Ortigas Malls promoting the power of community this holiday with fundraising concert, night market, loyalty program

It’s officially the holidays and Ortigas Malls welcomes back its guests with meaningful and genuine experiences perfect for the cool, festive atmosphere, by launching its heartwarming holiday event of the year, the Christmas with the Stars online fundraising concert.

As the local entertainment and performance industry continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic, Ortigas Malls teamed up with the Kilabotitos—Ogie Alcasid and Ian Veneracion—to create a fundraiser for the benefit of the Independent Production Workers Group (IPWG).