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We sent a writer to spend an evening at Camelot Hotel, and this is what he saw

Paolo Enrico Melendez
Updated as of Feb 15 05:11 AM

This castle-like structure that sprouted in Quezon City in the '80s remains a curiosity to many, long after it made its way into the headlines. What's it like inside, we wondered, and does it smell of history? We asked a friend to do the sniffing.   Read more »

PH infra push will unlock tourism growth potentials, says AmCham official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 12:56 AM

The Philippine government's infrastructure push will continue to unlock potentials for the country's tourism growth.  Read more »

10 Instagrammable spots for Valentine's Day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 14 09:44 AM

For Valentine’s Day, we collected some romantic spots in the metropolis that will allow you to get that Instagrammable view and express your love with just a camera click. Read more »

VIDEO: Hotel or motel? Where to spend a romantic staycation, room service included

ANCX
Updated as of Feb 15 05:01 PM

JJ Yulo orders room service at 3 special spots in Manila perfect for a romantic getaway or weekend escape Read more »

Valentine eats: Manila Hotel pairs food, music in special dinner

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Posted at Feb 11 07:01 PM

This one-night-only event promises couples a night full of romance, as diners will be served bespoke dishes while being serenaded by balladeer Christian Bautista. Read more »

7 great places to bring your date to outside Makati and BGC

Cyrene de la Rosa
Updated as of Feb 13 11:51 AM

Avoid the February 14 traffic and enjoy a romantic dinner at these choice spots away from the bustling crowds of the metro’s central business districts. Read more »

Manila Bay Rehab: Mga nabigyan ng cease and desist order nadagdagan

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 11:29 PM

Nadagdagan pa ang mga establisimyentong nabigyan ng cease and desist order. Read more »

More firms cited in Manila Bay cleanup, including SM, PICC

Bianca Dava, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 08 03:53 PM

Seventeen more establishments along Manila Bay were cited for violation of pollution laws, as the massive government-led cleanup of the area continued, authorities said Friday. Read more »

New York Grand Hyatt, Trump's first big project, faces demolition

Herbert Lash, Reuters
Posted at Feb 08 08:25 AM

NEW YORK - A New York developer and a partner plan to demolish the Grand Hyatt New York, the hotel that launched U.S. President Donald Trump's real estate career in Manhattan decades ago, the two companies said on Thursday. Read more »

Chinese New Year's resolution idea: Learn how to make dim sum

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Updated as of Feb 05 07:06 AM

Canton Road at the Shangri-La at the Fort celebrates the Chinese New Year with a luxurious spread, including the traditional prosperity toss, as well as classes on the art of dim sum by executive Chinese chef Wang Wei Qing. Read more »

Crowne Plaza's Xin Tian Di welcomes Year of the Pig with special dishes

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Feb 04 10:10 PM

Xin Tian Di, the Chinese restaurant of the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, welcomes the Year of the Pig with the addition of new items to its menu. Read more »

Sunday eats: Churrasco stars in Crimson Alabang brunch buffet

Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Posted at Feb 03 07:42 AM

Alabang’s Sunday brunch scene just got meatier, as Café Eight at the Crimson Hotel Filinvest City features churrasco in its buffet. Read more »

Wurst night ever? Taste takes a holiday at German sausage hotel

Deborah Cole, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 01 07:41 AM

What sounds like a vegetarian's nightmare is the audacious dream come true of Claus Boebel, a fourth-generation butcher and proprietor of what he calls the world's first and only sausage-themed hotel. Read more »

A taste of food to come

Marilen Fontanilla
Updated as of Jan 31 01:06 PM

Fads may come and go, but according to industry insiders, these 10 trends are poised to dominate (hopefully) the dining scene in 2019 and beyond Read more »

Sheraton returns to PH with strong Pinoy flavor, leadership

Angelo G. Garcia
Posted at Jan 29 06:03 AM

It's a first for the brand to have a Filipino general manager and executive chef.  Read more »

This Croatian coastal town by the Adriatic Sea can be your next summer escape

Julie Boschi
Posted at Jan 28 12:51 PM

Once the playground of powerful men and women, Opatija charms with safaris, seafood, and even a dinosaur.  Read more »

23 Milan hotspots where the fashion crowd dines, drinks and shops

Camille Aguilar
Posted at Jan 27 10:38 AM

Milan is one of the most fashionable cities in the world. Make the most of your visit by stopping by its style institutions  Read more »

At Alibaba's futuristic hotel, robots deliver towels and mix cocktails

Cate Cadell, Reuters
Posted at Jan 23 08:04 AM

The robots are part of a suite of high-tech tools that Alibaba says drastically cuts the hotel's cost of human labor and eliminates the need for guests to interact with other people. Read more »

12 new restos to try this 2019, from Shake Shack to Wildflour's first Italian concept

Cyrene de la Rosa
Updated as of Jan 18 05:54 PM

For those always on the lookout for new and noteworthy restaurants, here’s our list of up and coming restaurants we can’t wait to try in 2019. Read more »

Hotel sa QC nasunog

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 17 03:01 PM

Nasunog nitong Huwebes ang bahagi ng isang hotel sa may Timog Avenue, Quezon City.   Read more »