Emirates ramps up operations across continents with more booking options in the next couple of months

FILIPINOS planning to travel for their summer getaway and other special occasions in the coming months via Emirates will have more booking options, as the airline ramps up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule starting March 26, 2023. The announcement follows successful efforts to boost its operations by 31 percent (total available seat kilometers) since the start of its financial year.

In the past months, the airline has planned and executed the rapid growth of its network operations – reintroducing services to five cities; launching flights to one new destination (Tel Aviv), adding 251 weekly flights onto existing routes; and continuing the roll-out of service enhancements in the air and on the ground.

“Emirates continues to expand its global network and deploy its capacity to meet travel demand across the world. Our financial year started relatively quietly as we held back our ramp up until the planned northern runway rehabilitation program at Dubai International airport was completed in June. From July 2022 onwards, it’s been non-stop expansion,” said Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer.

“Customer demand has been very strong, and our forward bookings are also robust. Emirates is working hard on several fronts to bring back operating capacity as quickly as the ecosystem can manage, while also upgrading our fleet and product to ensure our customers always enjoy the best possible Emirates experience. So far, four of our A380 aircraft have been completely refurbished with our new cabin interiors and Premium Economy seats, and more will enter service as our US$2 billion cabin and service enhancement program picks up pace,” he added.

In the coming months, established routes to Europe, Australia and Africa will be served with more Emirates flights, while in East Asia, more cities are seeing route restarts.

Emirates continues to scale up its A380 operations with the reintroduction of the iconic double-decker across its network: Glasgow (from March 26), Casablanca from (April 15), Beijing (from May 1), Shanghai (from June 4), Nice (from June 1), Birmingham (from July 1), Kuala Lumpur (from August 1), and Taipei (from August 1).

Upcoming route enhancements by region:

Europe

AMSTERDAM: from 14 to 19 weekly flights starting April 2.

Athens: Addition of a daily seasonal service to serve summer demand between June 1 to September 30.

Bologna: from five flights a week to a daily service starting May 1.

Budapest: from five flights a week to a daily service by June 1.

London: start of 2nd daily service to London Stansted on May 1. This will take Emirates’ London operations to 11 daily flights – including six times daily to London Heathrow and three times daily to Gatwick.

Venice: from five to six flights a week from March 26, increasing to a daily service from June 1.

Africa

CAIRO: from 25 to 28 weekly flights by October 29.

Dar es Salam: from five flights a week to daily flights starting May 1. Entebbe: from six flights a week to daily flights starting July 1.

Australia and New Zealand

EMIRATES’ non-stop Australia flights will return to pre-pandemic levels to Sydney from May 1, Melbourne from March 26, and Brisbane on June 1.

Brisbane: An additional daily service starting June 1 will take Emirates to 14 flights per week to Brisbane.

Christchurch: restart of daily service from Dubai via Sydney from March 26.

Melbourne: addition of 3rd daily service to Melbourne from March 26 via Singapore. This adds capacity to Melbourne and reestablishes connectivity between Singapore and Melbourne. The other two daily flights from Melbourne fly non-stop to Dubai.

Sydney: addition of 3rd daily non-stop service from May 1.

East Asia

BANGKOK: Addition of 5th daily service from August 1.

Beijing: To commence daily non-stop Boeing 777-300ER service from March 15, upgrading to an A380 effective May 1.

YOUR Sunday habits are about to change at SM Supermalls!. This March, SM Supermalls rolls out their SM Sunday Market offering fresh produce and fruits in season, fresh flowers and plants grown by local farmers, from 7 am until 2 pm.

The SM Sunday Market is a joint initiative of SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) which spotlights its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program. This helps thousands of local food producers by providing them with high-traffic locations at SM malls nationwide to display and

So if you’re thinking of what to do or where to go this weekend, drop by the SM Sunday Market with your family, friends, and furbabies, too! The initial rollout of the Sunday Market starts at SM City Cabanatuan, SM City Tugegarao, SM City Clark, SM City Pampanga, SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Tarlac, SM City Calamba, SM City Taytay, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Legazpi, SM City Cebu, SM Center Ormoc, SM CDO Uptown, SM City Butuan, SM City Iloilo, and SM Lanang Premier.

Support our local farmers and give your family nutritious farm to table dishes. Stay tuned for more updates about the SM Sunday Market by visiting www.smsupermalls.com or following @smsupermalls on social media.

Inzpect Technologies, Inc. joins PSMex 2023 backto-back with I-MTAP 2023 at World Trade Center

PHILIPPINE Subcon and Manufacturers

Exhibition 2023 (PSMex 2023) themed as "Make it in the Philippines” is a biennial exhibition that will be held from April 26 to 29, 2023, Hall B and C of World Trade Center Metro Manila.

It is an event that will cater to both local and international audience which covers whole business platform that will be beneficial to suppliers, distributors and end-users. It is an event that will showcase the capabilities of Philippine products and services to the world. It will be held back-to-back with i-MTAP 2023.

PSMEX 2023 is the venue to showcase Philippine capabilities to support local and international companies who can give assistance to their manufacturing plant, as the word Subcon implies. PSMEX 2023 is a platform to stimulate and invite international companies to locate in the Philippines with existing companies to support their operation and convers four major manufacturing industries such as: Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics and Motorcycle Inzpect Technologies, Inc. was pioneered in May 08, 2003 to meet the increasing demands of automation in local and multinational industries. It is engaged in the design and manufacture of machines, system integration, machine rehabilitation and upgrade, vision development and integrations and other related services.

The company’s vision is to be the best in machine automation and the foremost in Systems Integration in the Philippines that provides best design quality and costeffective manufacturing and test equipment in excellent service in accordance with International Standards to our clientele.

See them at PSMEX 2023 at Booth no. 118 and “TOGETHER WE BUILD A BETTER FUTURE for the Philippines’ Manufacturing Industry”

To register online visit https://psmex.weebly. com or email psmex01@gmail.com or mai_mgt@ compass.com.ph or call +63-2 8985-3375

Westin Hotels & Resorts celebrates its brand re-entry in the PHL with opening of Westin Manila

WESTIN Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of The Westin Manila in Mandaluyong City partnering with Robinsons Land Corporation. The new hotel is set to deliver industry-leading wellness experiences designed to empower guests to be the best version of themselves. The much-awaited opening ceremony was attended by the property owners, key executives from Marriott International, local government officers, media, and corporate clients.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of The Westin Manila, marking the brand’s re-entry in the Philippines as well as another milestone in its expansion in AsiaPacific,” said Jennifer Connell, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts and Vice President, Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International. “With its signature programming, the new hotel will bring to life the Westin brand promise that delivers complete wellness experiences for travellers and locals alike.”

The Westin Manila is situated in the Ortigas CBD in Mandaluyong, the gateway to Metro Manila’s top corporate centers, shopping malls, healthcare establishments as well as dining and entertainment hotspots. The hotel is located approximately 10 kilometers or about 23 minutes’ drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and a 10-minute walk to the MRT3 Shaw Boulevard Station, allowing guests to explore attractions in nearby areas of the city.

The 32-storey hotel features 303 rooms including 57 suites, with stunning views of the Metro Manila skyline and thoughtfully appointed with amenities that underline the Westin’s holistic approach to well-being. Guestrooms and suites feature the plush Westin Heavenly® Bed for a great night’s sleep, Nespresso coffee machines, Bluetooth speakers, complimentary Wi-Fi and 55inch flat Samsung TVs. Guests staying in the Westin Club rooms and suites, which feature separate living rooms, also enjoy access to the exclusive Club Lounge which serves afternoon tea, hors d’oeuvres, and evening cocktails.