10 destinations, 10 Shangri-La Hotels

MANILA, Philippines - Imagine nine cities around the world and one island paradise.  You can get to these top destinations for free and stay in some of the world’s most luxurious properties: Shangri-La Hotels.

Shangri-La Plaza starts its 25th anniversary celebration in 2016 this Christmas with the raffle promo “10 Unforgettable Journeys from Shang.” (deleted Mall after Shangri-La Plaza)

“The 10 winners and their companion will be billeted at the Shang hotels in the different destinations,” says Shangri-La GM Lala Fojas. “Only Shang can do that.” 

The free trips are to Paris, London, Vancouver, Sydney, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Boracay. The destinations are exciting enough — and then you add the Shang hotel where you are going to stay for free! Plus, you get round-trip airline tickets with Cathay Pacific as the official airline partner for the international destinations.

The promo is ongoing until March 30, 2016. Every P2,500 single-receipt purchase entitles the shopper to one raffle coupon. The deadline for dropping off raffle entries is on March 30 at 5 p.m. The draw will be on March 31 at Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Travel starts in April.  

With its portfolio ranging from historical properties to modern structures, Shangri-La Hotels combine the best locations and its philosophy of “hospitality from the heart” for a truly memorable experience for its guests.

Just take Shangri-La Hotel Paris, the first Shang property to open in Europe. The building in Paris’ 16th arrondissement is listed as a Historical Monument and built in 1896. It was the home of Prince Roland Bonaparte and “the meeting place of Paris’ aristocracy and bourgeoisie.” The estate was restored by architect Richard Martinet to again welcome royalty from around the world and travelers seeking the ultimate in Asian hospitality and French luxury.

Then there’s Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard in London. Located on the 34th to the 52nd floors of the Renzo Piano-designed building, it is the first Shangri-La property in the UK and the building is a London icon near the bustling Borough Market.

And what about Shangri-La Boracay? Routinely described as a paradise on earth — as the original concept of Shangri-La Hotels — it has its own private beach and rooms set against the lush and terraced forest of the island.

“The prize, really, is the Shang experience itself, from the mall to the hotels,” says Lala.