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Ellie and Beth join the team at Liz Lean PR

12:00pm Monday 24th February 2014 in News

SANDBANKS-based Liz Lean PR has appointed two new team members.

Ellie Cowley joins as an account manager with over six years experience in ground level and strategic PR at Merlin Entertainments.

During her time there, she worked with more than 39 Sea Life centres and six Dungeons attractions across the globe.

Beth Kendall, who joins as account executive, completed a round-the-world trip after university before working for five years as a press officer for award-winning travel PR agency Citrus PR.

Her previous clients have included the UKs largest independent tour operator, DialAFlight; luxury villa specialists in Mallorca and Ibiza; two resorts in the Maldives; and a collection of hotels in New York.

Her new role sees her working with Connaught Windows, who recently joined the consultancys client base to highlight its achievements ahead of its 20th anniversary.

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Ellie and Beth join the team at Liz Lean PR

CEBU CITY -- On February 14, escape the hustle and bustle of the city and impress the one you love with an intimate beach retreat at the Mvenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu. Guests can choose from two Valentine room packages offered just for the special occasion.

From chocolate covered strawberries to intimate dining by the beach and late check-outs, let Mvenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu set the mood for a romantic getaway.

Exclusively offered to local residents, book the Valentine Snuggle In Package and enjoy rates starting at P10,000 nett for an overnight stay in a deluxe room. The package includes one hour massage treatment for two at Spa Del Mar, breakfast buffet for two at The Sails, a complimentary bottle of Celebrus sparkling wine with chocolate covered strawberries and 15 percent discount for an intimate dinner for two at The Sails or Ibiza Beach Club.

Couples will also be entitled to additional perks that include unlimited access to the fitness centre, free use of the outdoor pool, access to the hotels private white-sand beach and marine sanctuary, as well as complimentary wireless internet and option for late check-out until 3 p.m.

For those looking for something more extravagant can choose to avail themselves of the Valentine Presidential Suite package.

Check in at 3 p.m. and enjoy eight hours use of the facilities inclusive of a Porsche Cayenne pick-up service from any destination in Cebu City.

Indulge on a romantic love affair and savor a panoramic view of the ocean, a Jacuzzi bath, and a sumptuous five-course dinner for two all set in the privacy of the Presidential suite.

The packages also include complimentary one-hour massage treatment for two, a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon 2003, a butler to attend to your every need, and a flower bouquet for the lady.

The Valentine Presidential Suite package is only available for one couple on February 14. You can snatch up this romantic package for only P55,000 nett.

Reservations can be made by calling +632 799 1111, 63 32 492 777, or by visiting the website at http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com/cebu. (PR)

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A woman hands out bags at the booth of Spanish fashion brand Desigual at a trade show in Berlin, Germany. Photo by Tobias Schwarz, Reuters

BERLIN - Spanish fashion label Desigual is accelerating its expansion in Europe and emerging markets, seeking to ride predictions of fast growth in women's apparel while also taking the colorful brand into new areas like perfume and shoes.

The Barcelona-based company has gained a reputation for bright garments and bold marketing, offering free clothes to shoppers who arrive in their underwear to special sale parties.

After expanding outside Europe three years ago, it is now targeting sales of 1 billion euros ($1.4 billion) this year - from about 820 million in 2013 and 440 million four years ago - and plans to add 100 stores a year for the next three years.

It is all part of managing director Manel Jadraque's master plan to build a powerhouse brand to rival those of French luxury group LVMH, where he worked for a decade before joining Desigual as director of operations in 2004.

"In the next three years we plan to grow about 20-25 percent a year. The big idea is to double the company every four years," Jadraque, 44, said in an interview during Berlin fashion week.

Consultancy McKinsey predicts the global women's apparel market will grow almost 5 percent a year by 2025, up from a historical average of just over 3 percent, with emerging markets accounting for over half of sales from 37 percent now.

"The market for fashion will double in the next 10 years," said Jadraque, who was wearing one of Desigual's trademark asymmetrically patterned shirts. He said he saw room for competition between 20 companies like Zara-owner Inditex , which has grown fast to become the world's biggest clothing retailer with more than 6,000 outlets.

Hence Desigual's move into cosmetics, homeware, sports and shoes in the last two years as well as its drive to open stores in travel locations like airports, train stations and hotels.

"It is an upgrade for the brand to be in more channels," Jadraque said. "For a brand, the most important factor is to have presence in the market."

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An island of surprises

Even though it's famous for fantastic clubbing, Ibiza is so much more and makes a surprisingly good family destination.

Booking.coms range of apartments, B&Bs and hotels in Ibiza cover all types of vacation. The main nightlife is centered around San Antonio, where superclubs Es Paradis and Eden only kick off after midnight.

Playa den Bossa also has amazing clubs including Space, which attracts big-name DJs year after year.

Nearby Ibiza Town (or Eivissa) is the islands capital, and although it has its fair share of bars and restaurants, the feel is more laid back.

The cobbled streets in its walled Old Town, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, provide some shade from the Spanish sun. Along the coast is Santa Eulalia del Rio, a much more exclusive resort where the marina is lined with expensive yachts.

However, the best family hotels in Ibiza are in northern resorts like Portinatx and Port de San Miguel.

Here, crystal-clear waters lap sandy beaches hidden in rocky coves.

The scenery is simply stunning and the vibe couldnt be more different from down south.

Inland, Ibiza still retains much of its original character.

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FILIPINO-OWNED Mvenpick Resort Cebu is the second most Googled destination in the Philippines, according to Google's 2013 year-in-review search list. As first reported on CNN, the Zeitgeist is Googles year-ender report and lists the hottest travel destinations by country.

The annual Google report captures the trends and interests of people all over the world, including new favorites among Filipinos.

Sky Ranch in Tagaytay and Tubbataha Reef in Puerto Princesa were ranked the first and the third respectively. Pico de Loro, Tugawe Cove Resort, Potipot Island, Amana Waterpark, Misibis Bay, Nuvali and Laiya resorts rounded up the ten spots that Filipinos were most interested in learning more about.

Manny H. Osmena, owner of the two-year-old Mvenpick, was thrilled to hear about the results. When my General Manager told me about the great news, I was so happy. It is a gift from God to be recognized for the complete transformation of the property, as well as the transformation of the food and beverage service. We welcome visitors who are curious about the resort and aim to give them a great experience with the unique ambience of Mvenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu.

Interesting amenities and offers at the resort include the Ibiza Beach Club reminiscent of the club atmosphere in the Spanish island. Guests could watch gorgeous views of the sunset as they enjoy the Balearic-style churrasco capped by the world-famous Mvenpick Swiss ice cream. Guests could also order the same premium coffee served in Mvenpick Hotels in Paris, Zurich and Berlin. The outdoor performance venue shows exciting Latin dance numbers, fire exhibition dancers and Las Vegas style performances four to five nights a week produced by our in-house artists under the direction of the entertainment director hailing from Majorca, Spain Paco Beltran.

Meanwhile special occasions culminate in a special fireworks display over the beach from the rooms, views of the aqua colored waters and the seamlessly constructed boardwalk made from ironwood look pristine and serene. Guests pamper themselves with the finest bath sets imported from the luxury brand Chopard. To begin and end the journey is a luxury hotel car service: a Porsche Cayenne, which provides visitors a full-circle experience of excellence and elegance they wont soon forget.

The above qualities of Mvenpick Resort Cebu make it a place for a great and luxurious stay. The traits of this place have fueled the Filipino travelers interest in making Mvenpick Resort Cebu his destination of choice in 2013 and beyond.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 06, 2014.

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