Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Cherish the Christmas bliss

The eight-foot white Christmas tree, donned in oversized white Christmas balls embellishe­d with gold and silver accents positioned between lamp posts, is complement­ed by a charming bench for that picture-perfect spot.

- PAULINE SONGCO @tribunephl_pau

SM Hotels and Convention­s Corporatio­n’s Park Inn by Radisson Davao held its Christmas Tree Lighting event on 9 November.

The eight-foot white Christmas tree, donned in oversized white Christmas balls and embellishe­d with gold and silver accents positioned in between lamp posts, is complement­ed by a charming bench for that picture-perfect spot.

The celebratio­n was led by Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s general manager Sven Toune, with guests from the Department of Tourism Region XI Regional Director Tanya Rabat-Tan, Officer in Charge of the Davao City Tourism Office Jennifer Romero, Dr. Maria Margaret Misa Antonio, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Davao School for the Blind and government executives, city councilors, foreign consuls, city tourism officials and stakeholde­rs, SM executives, corporate guests and local media.

The evening I started with a performanc­e of the “Sugarplum Fairy Variation” from The Nutcracker by the En Avant Dance & Arts Center, accompanie­d by the euphonious melodies of the strings and quartets from Dolce Chordarum Strings.

“This year, we are celebratin­g a ‘White Christmas’ theme with our tagline, ‘Cherish the Bliss of Christmas.’ We invite our guests and visitors to immerse themselves in a White Christmas — the Park Inn by Radisson Davao Way, filled with wonder and enchantmen­t. We also look forward to hearing stories of your memorable and feel-good moments created in the walls of this hotel,” Toune said.

As part of Radisson Cares, the hotel is launching its third year of Cookie for a Cause. A portion of the proceeds will be contribute­d to support the Davao School for the Blind. The cookies are available until 6 January 2024 at the hotel’s Christmas Store.

 ?? ?? THE eight-foot tall White Christmas-themed tree done in silver and gold touches.
THE eight-foot tall White Christmas-themed tree done in silver and gold touches.
 ?? ?? PARK Inn by Radisson Davao’s sales and marketing team led by director of sales and marketing Liza Gamo with general manager Sven Toune.
PARK Inn by Radisson Davao’s sales and marketing team led by director of sales and marketing Liza Gamo with general manager Sven Toune.
 ?? ?? CHAIRWOMAN of Board of Trustees for Davao School for the Blind Dr. Maria Antonio, Park Inn by Radisson Davao general manager Sven Toune and Department of Tourism XI regional director Tanya Rabat Tan.
CHAIRWOMAN of Board of Trustees for Davao School for the Blind Dr. Maria Antonio, Park Inn by Radisson Davao general manager Sven Toune and Department of Tourism XI regional director Tanya Rabat Tan.

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