Adding Zest to the night with Brazilian DJ Meme

Brazil’s finest house DJ and renowned producer of the dance anthem Chanson du Soleil recently flew in to Manila and Cebu for a series of dance events sponsored by Zest Air and produced by Driven Manila and Masterminds Worldwide.

DJ Meme added zest and energy to the local music scene as he delivered smashing performances at party venues Taverna Verde in Manila and at Cebu’s The Penthouse at the Loft, exquisitely run by managing director Renault Lao and marketing director Charles Osmeña. DJ Meme not only wowed the crowd with his beats and rhythms but fully energized party-goers in what could be considered as one of the most memorable dance events ever held in the islands.

“It is really exhilarating for Zest Air to be part of these music events and we look forward to more fun performances by international DJs,” quipped Zest Air’s VP for marketing Leviric Ng.

Zest Air’s marketing manager Deo Jovellano added: “Zest Air also brought in famed Los Angeles based DJ and label owner Andy Caldwell during the launch of 97.3 Dream FM in Boracay just a few months back.”

Zest Air’s refreshing thrust to energize the island music circuit by focusing on a unique mix of “party destinations” all over the country is set to liven up the island nightlife.

Currently, Zest Air has one of the country’s youngest fleet of Airbus A320s and MA60 aircraft regularly flying to local destinations that include Bacolod, Boracay via Kalibo, Busuanga, Bohol (Tagbilaran), Calbayog, Catarman, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Manila, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro (San Jose), Puerto Princesa, Tablas, Tacloban and Virac.

 The best of Thailand

In an effort to boost the tourism industry in Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in collaboration with SM Megamall, organized a three-day long Thailand Fair at the Atrium of SM Megamall.

With the support of the Royal Thai Embassy and Thai Airways International, travel agents, tour operators and hotels from Thailand were invited to participate in the road show to promote the “Land of Smiles.” Thai Ambassador Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhaya remarked that “tourism generates a lot of foreign income for Thailand. The recent political situation in Thailand has badly affected the tourism industry. We would like to assure tourists that it is safe to travel to Thailand and that business is back to normal.” 

Director of TAT for the Philippines Porntip Makornpan, together with director for ASEAN and the Asia Pacific of TAT in Bangkok Passakorn Supannapan, welcomed guests. Makornpan said, “The annual Thailand Grand Sales is on-going and all the hotels in Thailand are offering promotions. It is value for money to travel to Thailand now.”

Manning the TAT information booth was local representative of TAT in Manila Dave de Jesus joined by assistant director of TAT in Singapore Inthira Wuthisomboon and Elaine Seah who flew in from Singapore. Officials from the Royal Thai Embassy here in Manila namely Minister Counsel Chakorn Suchiva, Air and Defense Attache Nathpong Viriyakupt, Naval Attache Wilers Smabut with wife Chongkol, Minister Suree Jirattikankul of the Thai Commerce, along with Panalee Choosri and Pakprapai Thongtiravong, were present as well.

Among the many Thai exhibitors, one of the most popular booths was that of Thai Airways International headed by general manager for the Philippines Nivat Chantarachoti.

At the center of the Atrium was the Thai pavilion with various Thai art demonstrations including fruit and vegetable carving, Thai cooking, umbrella painting and even the popular Thai massage.   Guests were entertained by traditional Thai dancers flown in from Chiang Mai.

This event was supported by SM Megamall and VP for marketing of the SM Group Millie Dizon.

(Thai Airways International operates 12 flights a week from Manila to Bangkok. Check out www.thaiairways.com and www.tourismthailand.or.th)

Powered by rechargeable energy

In response to all the natural disasters happening in the metro and the need for cleaner energy sources, premiere lighting, electrical and energy products provider Akari introduced its new line of emergency lights and rechargeable batteries in a press event.

The affair was attended by writers and guests who were delighted by Akari’s new energy-efficient, high-performing, cost-saving and eco-friendly products that are timely and appropriate to the current global warming crisis.

Vice president for sales of Carlson Corp. Carter Tiu and Akari managers were present to discuss the advantages of their latest innovations.

Akari’s main goal is to bring light and power to every home even during the devastating darkness caused by a natural disaster or accident with its new multifunctional emergency lights and rechargeable batteries. Tiu said, “We want to be a company that brings light even when there is no electricity. Thus, we present our new rechargeable products to address the practical demands during emergencies and calamities.”

The launch further strengthened the company’s commitment to provide the best lighting and energy products to its customers in any situation and place.