Capturing perfect vacation moments

MANILA, Philippines — Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa and active lifestyle wearable brand Garmin recently announced a partnership to capture memorable vacation moments as they happen.

Under the new ‘Shangri-La Mactan Stories’ initiative, Shangri-La Mactan guests can now use Garmin Virb action cameras free of charge within the resort premises to capture holiday moments on land, at sea and anywhere in between.

Aside from the free use of the Virb action cameras, the resort also installed steel camera mounts in over 30 different locations around the property, each chosen to maximize the best angles and most picturesque views possible. Here, guests can record their favorite holiday moments in high definition to create memorable and engaging videos.

Afterwards, guests can then use the Virb Edit desktop software via an editing station at the Entertainment Zone. This easy-to-use program allows guests to edit their raw files; trim video, incorporating music and transitions and adding data overlays to indicate speed, height and distance to give each video clip a high-quality finish and the slick appeal of professional design. Trained resort recreation staff is always on hand to guide first-time users.

“In today’s world, people tend to value user-generated content. That puts the spotlight on authenticity. We wanted to do something different. And today, we are proud to be the first fully Garmin-enabled resort in the world,” shares Shangri-La Mactan general manager René Egle.

Distributed by Navco Inc., Garmin specializes in adventure watches, multi-sports gadgets and activity trackers.

The Virb is Garmin’s new ultra-high-definition 4k lightweight and portable action camera. With the included waterproof case, Virb action camera can be submerged up to 40 meters and capture every moment in crisp and clear detail. Added features include a high-sensitivity microphone, three-axis image stabilization, built-in sensors, GPS capture data, and voice control. It also allows quick sharing on social media platforms, including live streaming on YouTube and Facebook.

“We are filled with excitement and pride in announcing this partnership between Shangri-La Mactan and Garmin. Both parties can enhance the holiday experiences of guests. We cannot think of a better partner than Shangri-La Mactan. It has so much to offer, mirroring Garmin’s wide range of multi-sport and adventure products that enable guests to capture priceless moments during their stay,” says Garmin Philippines president Ryan Tan.

To encourage guests to showcase their creativity and share content on social platforms, the resort also launched the ‘Shangri-La Mactan Stories Awards,’ a year-round competition with three categories: Inspirational, Action, and Out of the Box. Winners will be selected from all videos uploaded online with the resort’s geotag and #ShangriLaMactanxGarmin.

Top prizes include stays at Shangri-La properties in three spectacular destinations – Tokyo, Paris and the Maldives – including roundtrip airfare on a premium carrier as well as luxe island holidays at the resort itself and top-of-the-line Garmin cameras.

For information, call Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu at (63 32) 231 0288 or [email protected]. For updates, visit Facebook.com/shangrilamactan or follow @shangrilamactan on Instagram.