Converge rolls out hotel technologies
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. is deploying pioneering technologies that will improve hotel guest experiences.
Speaking to members of Hoteliers Information Technology Association of the Philippines Inc. (HITAP) at the group’s 30th anniversary celebration at
Converge CEO and co-founder Dennis Anthony Uy said the company intends to further stimulate digital transformation among hotel industry players.
The company, Uy said, will offer solutions that enable both operations management efficiency and superior hotel services.
“Our innovative hotel technology is already underway with the forecasted full recovery in our tourism. We are building not just the technology, but the whole ecosystem to support our local hospitality sector,” he said.
Uy said he sees the surging demand for in-room entertainment, prompting Converge to develop a comprehensive solution that integrates connectivity, operations management, and versatile streaming options for guests.
“All of these, we are incorporating in a single platform as made possible by our digital infrastructure. The technology is an all-in-one solution, making things a lot more convenient and easy, you would no longer ask for more,” he added.
Uy said Converge is ready to serve hotel and other lodging companies.
Converge unveiled last year its Converge Workplace Hotel Management Solution, an all-in-one management system that automates different hotel processes such as reservations management, check-in and out, and sales channels tracking.
GAC Motor Valenzuela breaks ground
GAC Motor Philippines, under global mobility leader Astara, broke ground for GAC Motor Valenzuela.
Set to open in December, GAC Motor Valenzuela will be located on MacArthur Highway and shall feature a six-vehicle showroom and a fully equipped service center. The groundbreaking held on September 9 marked the first foray into the automotive industry for ADOT Motors Inc.
The future site will be a fully equipped 3S facility (Sales, Spare parts, and Service), designed in accordance with GAC’s international standards. The service centers are to be outfitted with advanced diagnostic equipment and specialized tools for GAC vehicles, and have extensive stocks of genuine spare parts to ensure fast and reliable service for all GAC MOTOR customers.
GAC MOTOR Philippines is on track to reach 38 dealerships, including appointments, by the end of 2024. Recent openings include locations in key cities such as Bacolod, General Santos City, Iloilo City, Marilao, San Fernando, Santa Rosa, and Cainta. Upcoming dealership locations include BGC, Calamba, Fairview, Tacloban, Matina, and Zamboanga.
Later this week, the brand will inaugurate two new locations at Kawit, Cavite and Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City, on the same day.
BPI Awesome Travel Fair
The new edition of the BPI Awesome Travel Fair is happening from September 13 to 15 at the Glorietta Activity Center.
The travel fair–now on its fifth staging–brings together more than 20 exhibitors composed of airlines and travel agencies.
BPI Awesome Travel Fair presents offers from partner airlines and travel agencies, exclusively for BPI banking clients and cardholders. Entrance to the travel fair is free when visitors present their BPI Credit or Debit card, or their Robinsons Bank Credit or Debit card.
Great deals start with low and discounted fares from travel exhibitors such as real 0% Special Installment Plan for select exhibitors during the event, with a 100% Bonus Madness Limit for qualified BPI Cardholders and Buy Now, Pay Later (up to 3 months) for select merchants; installment payment terms with minimal monthly add-on fee for select partners during the event; 1.85 percent foreign ex-change conversion rate when booking airline tickets, shopping abroad, or buying from online international stores for BPI Credit Cards; free travel insurance for select BPI Credit Cards and; 0% installment for up to six months on airline ticket purchase using Platinum Rewards Mastercard
Discovery Samal hosts fund raiser
Discovery Samal in partnership with the Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation, Inc is hosting a fashion fundraiser event , the Stellar Fashion Gala on September 28 at the Samal Grand Ballroom.
The fundraiser is for the benefit of b.LOOM Project’s weaving communities and Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, Inc. (MTEFI), a foundation that reaches out to grassroots communities.
The fundraiser gala, which will be held at the resort’s newest and largest venue in Davao, will highlight a 100-piece luxe resort apparel collection from Davao’s top designers from the Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation, Inc. Each designer will use innovative tropical fabric blends of piña, cotton, abaca, and baXmboo developed by the DOST Philippine Textile Research Institute.
The event will benefit Davao Region’s artisanal weaving communities, as pilot beneficiaries of the fundraiser event’s Extra Mile Creative Communities Sustainable Enterprise Program in partnership with the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation, Inc.
HONOR wins 39 media awards
Global technology brand Honor showcased its technological leadership with multiple innovative products, earning 39 “Best of IFA” awards.
The Honor Magic V3 redefines foldable smartphones with its ultra-thin 9.2mm unfolded profile. The Honor MagicBook Art 14 features a unique detachable camera, balancing visual experience and privacy in ultralight laptops. The Honor MagicPad2 impresses with its 12.3-inch OLED display, spatial audio, and eye protection technology. These devices highlight Honor’s commitment to cutting-edge design and human/centric innovation across diverse product categories.
The enthusiastic reception of HONOR’s latest innovations at IFA 2024 underscores the brand’s unwavering commitment to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional user experiences.
Security Bank empowers businesses
Since its launch last year, Security Bank’s Business Banking Segment (BBS), targeting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has rapidly grown, achieving a 68 percent loan growth year-on -year as of the first half.
Building on this success, BBS recently introduced its Beyond Banking Partnership program to further support the growth of Filipino businesses.
The Beyond Banking Partnership program provides the Bank’s business clients with preferential discounts and exclusive access to third-party partners–including business registration and renewal, legal services, HRIS (timekeeping and payroll computation) functions, business intelligence and data analytics, and tax filing services.
These include empleyado which offers a cloud-based HR system that helps with employee records, attendance, salary management, and recruitment; FilePino, Inc. which assists entrepreneurs with business set-up and expansion in the Philippines; MyLegalWhiz which provides virtual legal support for MSMEs without the resources for traditional legal services; SYCARDA, a business intelligence platform that turns data into insights to help businesses sell smarter and; Taxumo which allows self-employed professionals, small business owners, and corporations to file and pay taxes conveniently.
The program was announced at a signing ceremony with key partners at Security Bank Centre in Makati City on September 4.
Trade fair records P73M sales
The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) generated P73.1 million in combined cash sales, booked orders, and orders under negotiation for participating micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Held at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall from August 21 to 25, the event drew nearly 28,000 visitors and showcased the best of Filipino craftsmanship and innovation under the theme, “Go Green! Go Local!”
Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry, the NTF convened over 270 exhibitors from across the regions. This diverse gathering showcased the best of Filipino craftsmanship, including Halal products, coconut-based innovations, novelty items, holiday decorations, and home furnishings.
