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  • Playtime just got super with Jollibee Kiddie Meal’s new Teen Titans Go!

    Playtime just got super with Jollibee Kiddie Meal’s new Teen Titans Go!

    Awesome superhero adventures await young children with the new Jollibee Kiddie Meal toys – Teen Titans Go! To the Movies collectibles. Jolly kids can join forces with Robin, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, and Starfire to fight crime and save the day.

    These cute collectibles of the entire superhero squad are just in time for the newly released animated film, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies. 

    Once sidekicks to better-known heroes, the Teen Titans have emerged as a young superhero team out to wage their own war against the forces of evil. Now, kids can enjoy an action-packed playtime of battling evil villains with cool toys that feature the heroes’ signature moves.

    Get started on your superhero adventures with the Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, available from August 1 until August 31, 2018. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch to collect the whole team!

    Get ready to shoot discs at enemies alongside Teen Titans leader, Robin. Just put Robin in position, insert the discs, and press the button to shoot. 

    Watch the shapeshifter, Beast Boy, transform into a pterodactyl by attaching his mask and wings. Afterwards, just press a button to flap his wings and take flight for battle. 

    Choose from Cyborg’s cool weapons which can be interchanged when assembled. Using a knob at the back, you can also move Cyborg’s arms to use his weapons at full force. 

    Cast mystical spells with Raven with just the switch of a button to make her eyes glow. Then, move the knob up and down to watch her levitate.

    Jump off into outer space with Starfire with the press of a button and flip the switch to see her eyes glow as she releases powerful starbolts.

    Collect all Teen Titans Go! To the Movies heroes with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P120), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P130), each with its own Jolly Joy Box.   

    Get started on your superhero adventures with the Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, available from August 1 until August 31, 2018. Visit your nearest Jollibee branch to collect the whole team!

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.
    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • LAMUDI Housing Fair Goes to Cebu

    LAMUDI Housing Fair Goes to Cebu

    Lamudi is bringing together property seekers and sellers in the Queen City of the South with the launch of the Cebu Housing Fair.

    All roads lead to Cebu as the Lamudi Housing Fair sets up at the Queen City of the South on September 8 and 9, 2018 at Ayala Center in Cebu City. Designed to bring property buyers and sellers together, this open-for-all housing fair will feature some of the biggest property brands of the country. 

    A first for Lamudi

    Cebu’s economy has been displaying massive growth for years, driven mainly by tourism and the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industries. According to the Department of Tourism, Central Visayas saw the arrival of over 6.3 million local and foreign tourists in 2017, with Cebu being the top travel hub of the region. Also, the Cebu IT-BPM Organization estimated that Cebu had between 150,000 and 160,000 IT-BPO workers by the end of last year, and that the Cebu City government is targeting the generation of 200,000 jobs in the industry by next year.


    The presence of multiple economic zones, where companies enjoy various business incentives, has been attracting major investors, particularly in the IT-BPM sector. Moreover, the recent opening of the new Mactan-Cebu International Airport is projected to increase tourist arrivals and business investments into the province.

    Hence, according to Lamudi CEO and Managing Director Bhavna Suresh, the decision to hold the brand’s next housing fair in the province was an easy one to make. With all past housing fairs being hosted in Metro Manila, the Cebu leg of Lamudi’s housing fair series will be the first provincial event for the leading online property portal.

    “The massive growth of Cebu City has prompted real estate developers to catch up and supply the much-needed residential, commercial, and retail spaces for home and business relocators. As we have witnessed so far, many of the most prominent names in the property industry have already made a mark in the province through various projects, from condos and subdivisions to townships and business parks,” Suresh explained.

    “Lamudi believes that now is the best time to be the stage upon which buyers and sellers can interact and explore the opportunities presented by the flourishing Cebu real estate landscape,” she added.

    What to expect

    Aspiring new homeowners and real estate investors can look forward to completed and upcoming projects by Primehomes, Ortigas & Company, RFK Holdings, DMCI Homes, Aboitizland Inc., Primary Homes, Softouch Property Development Corp., Avida Land, Contempo Property Holdings, King Properties, and Priland Development Corporation, among others.

    UnionBank and RCBC Savings Bank will also be present for buyers in need of home loan assistance to purchase a property.  Plus, the Land Registration Authority will be on hand to give attendees an update on the recent efforts of the agency in terms of protecting land owners.

    Aside from being able to inquire directly about the properties on display, buyers can also take advantage of promos and discounts to be offered during the event.

    In addition, real estate brokers attending the event will have the opportunity to market their brand and properties through on-the-spot registration to the website, where they can begin uploading their properties to be viewed by Lamudi’s online visitors. Real estate online sales training sessions will also be offered to brokers who are looking to increase lead generation and sales numbers.

    “It is indeed an exciting undertaking for Lamudi, and one that we hope to carry out again in the coming years,” Suresh stated. 

    Join us for two days of property showcases, real estate auctions, and real estate online sales training sessions for real estate sales professionals at the Lamudi Housing Fair Cebu happening at the Ayala Center Cebu Exhibit Center on September 8-9, 2018 from 10AM to 10PM. For more information about one of the most exciting housing events of the year, visit the official website.

    ABOUT LAMUDI

    Lamudi is a leading global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. It offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online. Lamudi was established in 2013 in Berlin, Germany, and it is currently available in Asia (the Philippines, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka), Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, and Peru), and the Middle East (Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates). In less than three years, Lamudi has established its presence as a key online real estate marketplace in the countries where it is operating. For more information, visit Lamudi Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Instagram. 

    MEDIA CONTACT

    Aina Cruz
    Marketing Manager
    Email: aina.cruz@lamudi.com.ph
    Phone: 0917-6240196

  • Coca-Cola associates join youth organization in Manila Bay wildlife reserve clean-up drive

    Coca-Cola associates join youth organization in Manila Bay wildlife reserve clean-up drive

    A gathering of over 7,000 members of the Youth for United World—a global organization that stemmed from the Focolare Movement in Italy in 1943—is an inspiring premonition of how the future generation will be as stewards of the planet.

    GenFest 2018 focused on various activities and causes that, as the saying goes, “brings back our faith in humanity.” For starters, the organization is known as one that espouses consciousness among its members – mindful of the impact of their actions on the community, their families, and the environment.

    Coca-Cola Philippines, in line with its thrust of empowering the youth, supported the organization.

    “The youth of today are the future stewards of the planet, and it is a great opportunity to be partnering with them in sharing our vision of a more sustainable world. We hope that through partnerships like these, Coca-Cola becomes an ally of the youth as we contribute in finding better solutions to the various concerns of the communities and the environment,” said Samantha Sanchez, Coca-Cola Philippines Public Affairs and Communications manager.

    Coca-Cola associates join in cleaning the coasts of the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA).

    More than supporting the event, associates of Coca-Cola Philippines also joined the youth organization for a clean-up drive in a nature reserve off the coast of Manila Bay – one of the last few habitats for migratory birds and resident herons and kingfishers.

    The islands that dot the Cavite-Laguna Expressway are some of the few wildlife reserves in Metro Manila. Collectively known as the Las Piñas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA), the islands that were originally part of a planned reclamation in the area have become a wildlife sanctuary that is home to a mangrove forest for both resident and migratory birds.

    Coca-Cola associates collect sacks of single-use plastic and other discarded items like bags and shoes during the clean-up drive.

    However, beneath the lush greenery of the islands and its thriving avifauna is a tragic story – the island also serves as a shorefront for various plastic waste that float in Manila Bay, the Paranaque River, and the Estero de Tripa de Gallina – bodies of water that have become channels for waste.

    “In line with our global goal to work towards a World Without Waste, we are supporting various organizations that can help us turn this dream into a reality. No matter how small the act may be, it’s one positive action that can create ripples as we continue to strive and find ways to solve the global problem on waste,” said Sanchez.

    Together with GenFest 2018, over 2,000 youth and associates of Coca-Cola Philippines picked up various kinds of trash, most of which are post-consumption waste and single-use plastic.

    The Bukas Palad Foundation, one of the clean-up drive partners, along with the rest of the GenFest committee, reported that 278 sacks of single-use plastic, laminates and Styrofoam, 180 sacks of recyclable plastic bottles, 205 sacks of rubber, and 22 sacks of glass were collected despite the onslaught of the southwestern monsoon, or habagat.

    Despite the torrential rains, these young GenFest participants continue to collect trash along the coasts of LPPCHEA.

    Early this year, The Coca-Cola Company announced its goal of a World Without Waste in the midst of the growing consciousness of the global problem on waste. The goal seeks the retrieval of every bottle that the beverage brand produces. Acknowledging its role in the problem, the Company is working with various non-profit organizations, local communities, and government agencies in finding ways to breathe a second life into the post-consumption waste created by their products.

    Coca-Cola Philippines will continue to work with the youth in its bid to achieve the goal of a World Without Waste.

    The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company, offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries. In addition to the company’s Coca-Cola brands, our portfolio includes some of the world’s most valuable beverage brands, such as AdeS soy-based beverages, Ayataka green tea, Dasani waters, Del Valle juices and nectars, Fanta, Georgia coffee, Gold Peak teas and coffees, Honest Tea, innocent smoothies and juices, Minute Maid juices, Powerade sports drinks, Simply juices, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO coconut water. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We’re also working to reduce our environmental impact by replenishing water and promoting recycling. With our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, bringing economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.
    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • #GrabThatFlight: Grab and GetGo partner to bring Filipinos closer to their dream destinations

    #GrabThatFlight: Grab and GetGo partner to bring Filipinos closer to their dream destinations

    Starting August 3, Grab users can convert their Grab Rewards points to GetGo points and redeem flights

    Grab and GetGo Rewards by Cebu Pacific today announced a new tie-up that will bring more travel opportunities to Grab users. Starting today, Grab consumers can start converting their GrabRewards points to GetGo points. For just 1000 and 4,500 GrabRewards points, members will be able to get 100 and 500 GetGo points respectively, which they can use to redeem for free flights to any Cebu Pacific destination.

    #GrabThatFlight: Cebu Pacific GetGo Loyalty Division general manager Nik Laming and Grab Philippines Business Development & Partnerships head Maria Theresa Busmente sign a partnership deal to enable Filipino travelers to fly for free by converting more points from Grab rides.

    To mark the partnership between Southeast Asia’s largest loyalty program and the leading lifestyle rewards program in the Philippines, Grab and GetGo will roll-out a special rewards promotion. Jetsetter consumers are in for a treat as Grab and GetGo will double the number of GetGo points earned for every GrabRewards conversion from August 3 to August 8.

    Required

    GrabRewards Points

    		 Equivalent

    GetGo Points

    (Aug 3-8)

    		 Equivalent

    GetGo Points

    (Aug 9 onwards)
    1,000 200 100
    4,500 1000 500

    “Knowing that travelling is an important aspect of every Filipino’s lifestyle, we are excited to partner with GetGo to bring our consumers closer to their next dream holiday. As Grab becomes an everyday app, we are constantly making our platform more rewarding for our consumers by giving them access to more meaningful partner benefits that truly matter to them. With GrabRewards, we want our consumers to get more value for every ride they take with us and having a partner like GetGo on board will enable us to offer them even more.” said Theresa Busmente, Grab Philippines’ Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships.

    Turning everyone’s daily rides into exciting free flights, GetGo and Grab Philippines team up to support every Filipinos’ desire to travel and experience local and international wonders.

    As one of the leading lifestyle rewards programmes in the country, GetGo has been giving its loyal members new experiences out of their free local and international flights. The partnership with Grab shows the program’s commitment to support the Filipinos’ dreams of seeing the world and flying for free to Cebu Pacific’s wide network of destinations.

    “Our promise to our members is that we will continuously offer more options where they can earn GetGo points for their free getaways. We are happy to partner with Grab in making our members’ commutes more rewarding,” shared Nik Laming, Cebu Pacific’s General Manager for Loyalty Division.

    To convert GrabRewards points to GetGo points, just click ‘GrabRewards’ in the Grab app’s left menu bar and select GetGo from the browse list to redeem this offer. Users who redeem the offer will be taken to a page within the app, where they will be asked to input their GetGo username and password to sign-in and convert their points.


    About Grab

    Grab is one of the most frequently used O2O mobile platforms in Southeast Asia, providing the everyday services that matter most to consumers. Commute, eat, deliver shopping – and pay with one e-wallet. Grab believes that every Southeast Asian should benefit from the digital economy, and the company provides access to safe and affordable transport, food and package delivery, mobile payments and financial services. Grab currently offers services in Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia. For more information, please visit www.grab.com.

    About GetGo

    GetGo is the innovative lifestyle rewards program by Cebu Pacific that lets you earn points every time you fly and from your everyday spend. Get points from many different ways and program partners, and Go places with Cebu Pacific’s 26 international destinations and 37 domestic destinations and counting. It is currently expanding its partnership network ranging from travel, banking, lifestyle and the services sector. As a brand that puts more value to its members, it has introduced a suite of financial payment cards in partnership with UnionBank and VISA. To know more, visit www.GetGo.com.ph

    For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.
    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Chooks-to-Go announces nine winners of 100K pesos

    Chooks-to-Go announces nine winners of 100K pesos

    Chooks-to-Go, the leading roasted chicken chain in the country, recently announced the nine winners of Chooks-to-Riches, its ongoing nationwide promo.

    The winners are John Jervie Dee of Misamis Oriental, Emanuel Moreto of Leyte, Angelica Olinares of Negros Occidental, David Villanueva of Bicol, Leslie Naval of Malabon, Antonio Tiu of Tacloban, Emmanuel Asuncion of Bulacan, Ma. Elena Biyo of Iloilo, and Cecile Senining of Cebu. Each received PhP 100,000 pesos in cash, tax-free.

    From left to right, BAVI Tacloban Branch Head Edwin Arevalo and Chooks-to-Riches winners from Tacloban, Antonio Tiu and Emanuel Moreto

    “Hindi ko po inakalang isa ako sa mananalo. Sa dami ng customers ng Chooks-to-Go, ako pa ang ma-swerteng nanalo. Masayang-masaya po talaga ako, malaking tulong po ito sa amin,” said Emanuel Moreto.

    “Nagulat po ako nung may tumawag sa akin na taga-Chooks-to-Go. Nataranta po ako nun kasi hindi ko matandaan kung naitago ko yung resibo na nanalo. Maraming beses po kasi akong nagtext. Blessing in disguise po itong pagkapanalo ko at napakalaking tulong sa aming pamilya,” said Antonio Tiu.

    With Chooks-to-Riches, Chooks-to-Go aims to reward its loyal and hardworking customers who have been making the deliciously roasted chicken a part of the family’s everyday meals. This promo is the brand’s way to return the love, appreciation, and support that the customers have shown Chooks-to-Go.

    To qualify for the promo, customers must make a single receipt purchase of at least one (1) whole Chooks-to-Go oven roasted chicken of any variant (Sweet Roast, Pepper Roast, Fried Chooks). To earn entries, customers need to send CHOOKS (space) <COMPLETE NAME> / <COMPLETE ADDRESS> / <OR NUMBER> / <TOTAL TRANSACTION AMOUNT> via text message to 2256.

    Valid receipts may be registered until August 11 to qualify for the promo. Chooks-to-Go will draw the last set of winners on August 13.

    Angelica Olinares, one of the winners of PhP 100,000, with her family at BAVI Bacolod.

    Will you be one of the lucky six to win PhP100,000? Remember that the more entries you have, the more chances of winning! So what are you waiting for? Join now!

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.
    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph
    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • GetGo promo winners get ready to escape to paradise in Palawan

    GetGo promo winners get ready to escape to paradise in Palawan

    The most exciting lifestyle rewards program of Cebu Pacific once more surprises its GetGo members with amazing treats and prizes. With GetGo’s Exclusive Island Escape promo, three lucky members are flying to Palawan for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a whole island for themselves and their family.

    From casually doing their everyday transactions and shopping at their favorite stores, Josephine Panganiban, Jivelle Ann Borcena, and Criza Mae Booc were able to earn GetGo points that were converted to raffle entries to win the 3-day all-expense-paid trips to the exclusive Bamboo Island in Coron.

    Josephine Panganiban (right) receives her prize from Cebu Pacific Loyalty Division campaign manager Elia Soon.

    “Usually, hindi ako nananalo sa mga ganitong raffle. I didn’t believe at first and I thought there was some catch na I have to buy or pay something to get the prize,” said Josephine, an IT consultant from Parañaque City. “I’m very surprised and happy. Also, I’m actually turning 50 years old this year so I thought this was a great birthday gift from GetGo.”

    Meanwhile, for 28-year-old software engineer Jivelle, winning the promo meant that she could finally bring her son and parents for their first getaway to Palawan. She shared, “My son is ten years old and it will be his first time to ride a plane so I’m super excited. The same goes for my parents who are both senior citizens already. It will also be my father’s first plane ride.”

    Jivelle Ann Borcena gets the best surprise of her life as Cebu Pacific Loyalty Division campaign manager Elia Soon (left) and Marketing and Distribution director Sahara Garnica give her a free Palawan vacation.

    From snorkeling, diving, rowing, and island hopping, the winners are looking forward to trying all the water activities available in the island. They can also hike up the island’s mountain peak and enjoy a great 360 degree view of the picturesque landscape and crystal clear waters.

    “It was very generous of GetGo to start a promo like this. Sobrang na-appreciate ko talaga ‘yung program kasi ‘yung usual shopping ko mas nagiging rewarding. Nakakakuha ako ng points na pwede magamit for free flights and promos like this,” expressed Jivelle on how thankful she is for being part of GetGo’s program.

    Aside from the grand prize, ten lucky members also won 10,000 GetGo points each. Like them, you can experience a rewarding lifestyle with GetGo and its wide network of lifestyle partners. Just sign up for a GetGo account online and you can have access to amazing deals and exciting promos in the future. Who knows? You might be the next winner of the next promo!

    Exclusive Island Escape promo winner Jivelle reveals, “I mostly do my transactions with my CEB GetGo Credit Card because it’s convenient and I can earn GetGo points faster.”

    For more information on memberships and partners, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros
    Public Relations Department
    Strategic works, Inc.
    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918
    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • COLORMANILA’S CM Challenge Heads To Davao City

    COLORMANILA’S CM Challenge Heads To Davao City

    ColorManila, the country’s number one fun-run organizer, is heading to Davao City on August 12, 2018, for the CM Challenge Run Davao, set to take place at the SM Lanang Premier.  This will be the first time that the CM Challenge Run, which combines obstacles with the race, will be brought to Mindanao, this is also Davao’s first time to host such an event.

    ColorManila VP Justine Cordero says, “We are excited to bring CM Challenge Run to Davao, which is a perfect mix of both a fun-run and an obstacle course run, or OCR.  We are also bringing our CM Challenge obstacles to Davao, and we would like to invite runners, and our followers alike, to join this event on August 12, 2018.”

    Participants of CM Challenge Davao can choose between 3K, 5K and 10K, and can look forward to obstacles such as the inflatable slide, inflatable tire skip, military crawl obstacles, among others.  Apart from which, runners can listen to the latest music while going through the various challenges.

    Runners also have the option of choosing between the Deluxe Kit, or the Rockstar Kit.  The Deluxe Kit, which is priced at P599, includes the event shirt, race bib, finisher’s medal, sunglasses, and a color packet.

    While the Rockstar Kit, priced at P799, includes the event shirt, race bib, finisher’s medal, sunglasses, sling bag, headwear, and a color packet.

    The event is made possible by Camella, Honda Philippines, and its official venue partner, SM Lanang Premier.
    Registration is still ongoing, for more information, visit www.colormanila.com.

  • Yanolja invests USD 15M into leading Southeast Asian Economy Hotel Chain ZEN Rooms

    Yanolja invests USD 15M into leading Southeast Asian Economy Hotel Chain ZEN Rooms

    • Seoul-based accommodation/leisure company Yanolja enters South East Asia by investing USD15M into ZEN Rooms in return for a minority stake
    • Strategic investment into ZEN Rooms to benefit from exponential growth and synergistic effects in Southeast Asian market
    • This marks the first cross-border transaction for Yanolja and the largest startup investment by a Korean company in South East Asia

    Leading Southeast Asian economy hotel chain and online booking platform ZEN Rooms (www.zenrooms.com) announces a strategic minority investment of USD15M by Yanolja, the leading Seoul-based leisure company with rights to acquire 100% of ZEN Rooms in the future. This is the largest startup investment by a Korean company in Southeast Asia.

    ZEN Rooms, founded in 2015 by ex-Foodpanda co-founder Kiren Tanna and Nathan Boublil, operates a disruptive economy hotel chain and online booking platform in 5 major Southeast Asian countries, including: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Within only 3 years, ZEN Rooms’ business has grown exponentially to over 1,000 economy hotel franchisees and over 7,000 room inventory and established itself as the top-rated affordable franchise in the region, with average Customer Review scores of 7.9 on public OTA and review sites.

    ZEN Rooms was founded to disrupt the value-for-money of the Southeast Asian hotel market, helping hotel franchisees be more efficient, competitive, safe & reliable by strengthening their quality standards, resulting in improved customer satisfaction for budget travelers. ZEN Rooms is vertically integrated, combining room booking, branding, sales and management with a self-developed online/mobile platform – which distinguishes ZEN Rooms from other hotel franchises. ZEN Rooms now plans to use the capital to expand its inventory base in current and new markets and continue to invest in technology to keep improving the sector’s efficiency.

    The Southeast Asian travel market is today the fastest growing worldwide, undergoing a rapid and continuous surge in both domestic and international economy travel demand, similarly to China 15 years ago and Korea 5 years ago. In addition, Southeast Asia is a favorite tourist destination for Korean travelers, and 17% of foreign travelers to Korea come from Southeast Asia. Thus, ZEN Rooms’ reputation and growth in SEA and the established leisure platform of Yanolja make the combination a leading force in the South East Asian travel market.

    Co-Founder of ZEN Rooms, Kiren Tanna, commented: “ZEN Rooms’ mission is to provide quality economy accommodation to travelers across Southeast Asia and help our hotel partners maximize their business potential. South East Asia is still at the beginning of both the hotel franchising revolution and its travel demand surge – and we are delighted to join forces with Yanolja to fulfill this mission. Through its leadership in the Korean market, Yanolja has unparalleled hospitality knowledge and has built a highly refined and innovative business model and best-in-class platform that we are looking forward to bringing to the Southeast Asian market.”

    Vice President of Yanolja, Jong-yoon Kim, commented: “ZEN Rooms has built a very impressive business and team within a short timeframe and we are excited to start our collaboration. Starting with this strategic investment into ZEN Rooms, we shall seek to expand to become the most affordable hotel chain and first fully integrated booking platform for leisure activities as well as hotels for leisure activities as well as hotels, going beyond the domestic sphere to around the globe.” “In the future, we shall strengthen our leadership as a tech start-up by providing unprecedented and distinguished services to domestic and foreign travelers by applying innovative technologies including IoT and AI.”

    About Yanolja Corp.

    Yanolja, Inc. is a leading “O2O (Online-to-Offline)” accommodation platform company headquartered in South Korea. It leads the industry in many aspects, including revenue growth, boasts more than 9 million online members and has more than 41,000 listings on its travel and stay database.

    Yanolja has been playing a leading role in the Korean “space-rental” business providing travelers with real-time travel-and-stay booking services to a comprehensive database of hotels, motels, private lodgings, guesthouse and international desitnations. It is also the first travel-and-stay business in South Korea that has more than 120 franchise hotels.

    Yanolja also provides continuing education program services called MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) to its domestic registered travel-and-stay service providers. Currently, Yanolja is driving innovation in the travel and tourism industry by utilizing new technologies like IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and AR (Augmented Reality) to offer advance customer experience solutions and to evolve into a leading global travel-and-stay platform service provider.

    About ZEN Rooms

    ZEN Rooms is a leading budget hospitality company founded in 2015 by Kiren Tanna and Nathan Boublil to offer the best value-for-money accommodation in South East Asia. ZEN Rooms is now present in 5 core countries, more than 50 cities and 1,000+ locations. Fully equipped double rooms start as low as US$10. Before Yanolja investment, ZEN Rooms had raised a total of USD 8.5M from Asia Pacific Internet Group (Rocket Internet & Ooredoo JV), SBI Investment Korea and Redbadge Pacific. To learn more, visit www.zenrooms.com

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