Introducing Airbnb Setup, the all-new easy way to Airbnb your home

 

 In May, Airbnb introduced Airbnb Categories so that millions of people could discover homes they never knew existed. Today, Airbnb is introducing Airbnb Setup to make it easy for millions of people to Airbnb their home. Airbnb is also providing even more AirCover for Hosts and adding six new Airbnb Categories. 

 

●      Introducing Airbnb Setup - The all-new, super easy way to Airbnb one’s home, with free one-to-one guidance from a Superhost.

●      Even more AirCover for Hosts - Now featuring even more top-to-bottom protection, with guest identity verification, reservation screening, and $3M damage protection, including coverage for cars, boats, art and valuables.

●      New Airbnb Categories -  Adding six new categories of homes, as well as improving the way Airbnb Categories are displayed.

 

“Airbnb was born during a recession. Joe and I couldn’t afford to pay our rent, so we inflated three air mattresses and created an AirBed & Breakfast. Soon, people all around the world joined us,” said Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Airbnb. “Today, just like during the Great Recession in 2008, people are especially interested in earning extra income through hosting. That’s why we’re introducing an easy way for millions of people to Airbnb their homes. With Airbnb Setup, every new Host can get free, one-to-one guidance from a Superhost from their first question through their first reservation. And with even more AirCover for Hosts, now is the perfect time to put your place on Airbnb.”

 

New homes on Airbnb are getting booked almost immediately. Half of listings that were activated and booked in Q3 2022 received their first reservation within three days. Airbnb also saw  strong growth rates of new Hosts, especially in certain countries with high inflation rates. 

 

Introducing Airbnb Setup

Over the past year, more than 30 million people have visited Airbnb to learn about hosting. Today, Airbnb is making it easier for millions of people to get started. Introducing Airbnb Setup, the all-new, super easy way to Airbnb one’s home. Airbnb Setup includes:

 

●      One-to-one guidance from a Superhost - When a host begins Airbnb Setup, Airbnb will match them with a Superhost for free one-to-one guidance from their  first question through their  first guest. New Hosts can chat with their  Superhost over audio, video, or messaging. Airbnb is launching with 1,500 Superhosts in over 80 countries who are dedicated to helping new Hosts get started. 

●      An experienced guest for your first booking - For a new Host’s first booking, they  can choose to welcome an experienced guest who has at least three stays and a good track record on Airbnb.

●      Specialized support from Airbnb - As a new Host, they  get one-tap access to a specially-trained team of Community Support agents. They can help with everything from account issues to getting paid and are available via phone, messaging, or email in over 42 languages.

 

Even more AirCover for Hosts

Last November, Airbnb  introduced AirCover to provide unmatched, top-to-bottom protection for every Host on Airbnb. Today, Airbnb is making major upgrades to AirCover for Hosts:

 

●      Guest identity verification - Airbnb is expanding identity verification to all booking guests traveling to the top 35 countries and regions on Airbnb—representing 90% of all reservations. Airbnb will expand guest identity verification worldwide in Spring 2023.

●      Reservation screening technology - Airbnb is launching its  proprietary reservation screening technology in the US and Canada, which helps reduce the chance of disruptive parties. Airbnb will expand its reservation screening technology worldwide in Spring 2023.

●      $3M damage protection - Airbnb is tripling damage protection from $1 million to $3 million – covering both Hosts’ homes and its contents. 

●      Auto & boat protection - Airbnb  now provides damage protection for cars, boats, and other watercraft that Hosts park or store at their properties. 

●      Art & valuables protection - A wider range of fine art, jewelry, and collectibles will now be repaired or replaced at appraised value.

●      Easier to file a claim - Hosts can now file a claim for damage protection in a few simple steps and easily track its progress from submission through payout.

 

New Airbnb Categories

In May, Airbnb introduced a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories. Today, Airbnb is introducing six new categories:

  

●      New - Homes added to Airbnb within the past 10 weeks.

●      Top of the world - Homes around 10,000 feet above sea level, often with stunning views.

●      Trending - Highly-rated homes that received more listing views compared to the previous week.

●      Adapted - Homes adapted for wheelchair access, with verified step-free paths into the home, bedroom and bathroom.

●      Play - Homes with basketball courts, game rooms, miniature golf, water slides and more.

●      Hanoks - Traditional Korean homes constructed of natural materials.

 

Airbnb is  also improving what categories it shows guests. For example, when you launch the app, you'll find the Vineyards category if you recently searched for homes in Napa. In addition, more details will be presented in search results when viewing categories. For example, homes with amazing views will list the type of view, and homes near national parks will show the distance to the park entrance.

 

Worldwide rollout starting today

Airbnb Setup, upgrades to AirCover for Hosts, and new Airbnb Categories will begin rolling out worldwide this week.

YouTube FanFest returned on-ground to celebrate its 10th anniversary

YouTube FanFest returned on-ground to celebrate its 10th anniversary and this year’s all-star edition featured electrifying and entertaining performances from APAC’s biggest content creators, taking the fans through the region’s creativity and diversity  talents.

More than just a live show

Fans have long awaited the return of FanFest on-ground and they were treated to more than just live performances. Fans were able to catch a glimpse of their favorite creators during the red carpet interviews and a select group of fans even had the chance to take exclusive photos with them during the meet & greet! 

 

A celebration of culture and diversity

With more than 50 creators and artists representing 11 countries from APAC, fans went through diverse cultural experiences with performances from Punjabi singer and actress Noor Chahal and Atta Halilintar‘s heart-thumping number among others. 

 

Philippine powerhouse

Defining #SiblingGoals, the trio of Ranz, Niana, and Natalia wowed the audience with their dance moves and performed their original song “Noise”. Meanwhile, AC Bonifacio, widely known for her dance covers, surprised the audience with a performance of her original song “Fool No Mo”. P-pop group SB19 completes the list of Filipino performers in the show with their special video performance of “WYAT”.

 

Ninong Ry, Claudine Co, and Tita Krissy Achino also had special virtual appearances during the show, giving a glimpse of their channel’s content. 

 

Pop groups bring in the hype

There was no shortage of pop groups in FanFest 2022, all of which brought an equal amount of hype to the audience. Among the pop groups who joined the show were Travis Japan and アカネキカク (akanekikaku) from Japan, Billie from Korea, and StarBe from Indonesia. 

 

Ballads giving heartfelt performances

Jerome Polin (Nihongo Mantappu) and Benjamin Kheng gave the audience a pleasant change of pace in between the pop performances with their heartfelt ballads and R&B numbers. Benjamin serenaded the crowd with his original hits “Fresh Feelings” and “Lovers Forever”. 

 

The 10th year of YouTube FanFest was surely a night to remember. Relive the experience and head to YouTube FanFest’s YouTube channel to watch all the performances from the show! 

 

Xiaomi 12T Series flagships feature pro-grade cameras that offer users an exceptional smartphone photography experience

Xiaomi,  today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone series to Filipino fans — the Xiaomi 12T Series. Equipped with cutting-edge technology features, Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 12T both feature Xiaomi's latest imaging system for those seeking enhanced performance and creative ways to produce content.

Flagship imaging systems offer images with rich details

Both Xiaomi 12T Series flagships feature pro-grade cameras that offer users an exceptional smartphone photography experience. Featuring a pro-grade 200MP imaging system backed by ground-breaking hardware and Xiaomi's own advanced AI algorithms, Xiaomi 12T Pro delivers superb imagery with high clarity, strong night photography, and quick focusing. These together with a variety of other optimizations allow the capturing of fine details even in low-light conditions, or when shooting fast-moving subjects without losing focus.

The camera also features in-sensor 2x zoom that can utilize the capabilities of the large 1/1.22" sensor size to take ideal portraits. With Xiaomi ProCut and Ultra burst, Xiaomi 12T Pro helps you intelligently crop and create professional-looking content. To unlock movie-making creativity, Xiaomi 12T Pro supports 8K video in full resolution.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi 12T implements a triple camera array: a 108MP pro-grade primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera. Powerful low-light capabilities deliver crisp and bright pictures even in challenging situations.

Mega performance to power ultimate experience

Xiaomi 12T Pro is equipped with the best Snapdragon processor with leading 4nm TSMC manufacturing process, which significantly enhances the performance of CPU and GPU by 16.7% and 11% respectively compared to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and reduces power consumption of each by 33% and 30%.¹ Equipped with a heat dissipation system comprised of a vapor chamber 65% larger with 125% higher thermal material coverage than Xiaomi 11T Pro, Xiaomi 12T Pro also provides smooth user experience and great power efficiency without worrying about overheating.

Xiaomi 12T is powered by MediaTek's leading chipset—MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Ultra which is built on the 5 nm TSMC manufacturing process. The chip is fully upgraded with an all-new GPU structure, increasing performance and power efficiency by up to 30% compared to its predecessor, as well as clock, cache, and storage speeds, leading to a much faster user experience.¹ Whether it's capturing incredible photos and videos, watching movies, or scrolling social media, Xiaomi 12T delivers peak performance across all your favorite moments.

Mega battery to extend your favorite moments

Xiaomi 12T Series offers incredible battery life, even amongst Xiaomi flagships, plus exceptionally fast charging. Both phones have a large 5,000mAh battery and feature 120W HyperCharge. Both can be charged to 100% in as quickly as 19 minutes, and ready for up to 13.5 hours of screen-on time.² Additionally, with Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge, the devices learn users' day-to-day charging routines to optimize long-term battery health. Supported by Xiaomi's long-lasting battery and super charging, users can confidently go anywhere, do anything, and never miss a moment.

Stunning display meets stunning design

A mega viewing experience is given with Xiaomi 12T Series' 6.67" CrystalRes AMOLED display. With 1220p resolution and over 68 billion colors, both are perfectly designed to balance clarity, colorful details, and power efficiency. The display is also enhanced by smart features such as AdaptiveSync, which dynamically adjusts refresh rate based on content viewed. Meanwhile, for all users who interact with their phones for prolonged periods. Finally, Adaptive Reading mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted to improve eye comfort.

Xiaomi 12T Series is accented with an iconic premium design element. The curve frosted back ensures reduced fingerprints on the back panel, along with compact in-hand feel. Front and back, top to bottom, this complete flagship design language is offered in 3 stunning colors: Black, Silver, and Blue.

Pricing and Availability

The new Xiaomi 12T will be priced at Php 26,999, while Xiaomi 12T Pro will be Php 37,999, unbeatable prices for a flagship series. They will also be available with flexible 0% interest installment plans via Home Credit for up to 18 months. Plus, those who pre-order from November 18 to 29 will get an Xiaomi S1 Active watch as a freebie, which is worth Php 8,999. Definitely an incredible deal, so don't miss out!

Share “Sarap ng Pasko” with Jollibee’s Buy One, Gift One delivery promo

 

It’s the season of giving once again, and Jollibee has made it much easier for customers to share the joy of Christmas with people outside of their immediate circles. Through Jollibee's Buy One, Gift One delivery promo in partnership with the Jollibee Group Foundation, more Filipino families will get to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with great-tasting food. 

 

From November 16 to December 15, customers who order any of the participating Family Pans via the Jollibee App will be able to donate pans of the same variant to underprivileged families. Farmer communities, homes for seniors and the differently abled are just some of the groups that will benefit and have an extra joyful holiday salu-salo this season with every Family Pan ordered by customers.

 

Simply head to the promos page of the Jollibee App and pick from any of the participating Family Pans: Jolly Spaghetti Pan (P220), Palabok Family Pan (P456), Double Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan (P439), Family Pan Duo (P649), 8-pc. Burger Steak Family Pan (P410), 8-pc. Burger Steak with Jolly Spaghetti Familiy Pan (P590), or 8-pc. Burger Steak with Palabok Family Pan. Every purchase will then be matched by Jollibee and donated to selected Jollibee Group Foundation beneficiaries across the country. 

 

So, this Christmas, mas pasarapin at pasayahin pa natin ang Pasko! Join Jollibee’s Buy One, Gift One Delivery promo via the Jollibee App and share the joy! For more info and updates, visit Jollibee.com.ph, follow Jollibee on Facebook at facebook.com/JollibeePhilippines, and on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @Jollibee.

MAMAMOO is coming to Manila!

Breaking News – For the first time, Korean girl group MAMAMOO will finally be coming to the Philippines as they kick off their first-ever world tour titled “MY CON” with MANILA on Sunday, February 12 at the Araneta Coliseum. Promoted by Wilbros Live.

 

This year, MAMAMOO released their 12th EP “Mic On” with the chart-topping hit “Illella”, which came one after the release of its seventh anniversary album “I Say Mamamoo: The Best.”

 

MAMAMOO debuted in 2014 as a quartet with members: Hwasa, Moonbyul, Solar and Wheein. The KPOP superstars are well-known for its consistent chart-toppers including "Um Oh Ah Yeh" (2015), "You're The Best" (2016), "Décalcomanie" (2016), "Yes I Am" (2017), "Starry Night" (2018), "Egotistic" (2018), “Wind Flower” (2018),  "gogobebe" (2019), "HIP" (2019) and "AYA" (2020).

 

MOO MOOs in the Philippines will finally see the queens perform their greatest hits and more in this much-awaited concert tour. Tickets go on-sale on November 30, 10AMvia TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outletsnationwide.

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Christmas tradition is back LIVE and ON-GROUND at Ayala Triangle Gardens

Ayala Land makes Christmas happen with the return of Festival of Lights 2022!

 

After running virtual editions of the Festival of Lights to continue the well-loved tradition while ensuring safety during the pandemic, the most anticipated family Christmas tradition is back LIVE and ON-GROUND at Ayala Triangle Gardens with never-before-seen features to usher a BIGGER and BRIGHTER celebration.

 

Bobby Dy, Ayala Land President and CEO, shares, “The Festival of Lights is more than just a visual spectacle and delightful sounds. It is a well-loved annual tradition that has enabled us to connect with the community in a very unique way. It has brought joy to millions as it brings together people from all walks of life and from all over the country.”

 

In partnership with Kroma and Acid House, Ayala Land begins the affair with a fun and quirky introduction to the actual Light Show. Aimed to build a celebratory vibe by creating excitement in light the two-year pause, the intro video—following the idea of “The Christmas Lights Factory”—suggests that Santa and the elves are working hard to bring the Light Show back. Projected on the canopy façade, everyone gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens will catch the elves as they prepare the Christmas lights machine to work. As soon as it does, the machine produces lights of various shapes, colors, and sizes. The elves, then, pick these up and transport each element from the screen to the trees surrounding ATG. It ends with Santa with a powerful switch that turns everything on, ready for the Light Show.

 Cheng Kabigting, Head of Sales and Marketing of Kroma Entertainment; Ian Monsod, CEO of Kroma Entertainment; GA Fallarme, Festival of Lights 2022 technical director; Sueyen Austero, Festival of Lights 2022 lighting director; Ohm David, Festival of Lights 2022 show director; Misha Quimpo, Project Development Manager for Makati; Mel Ignacio, Senior Estate Head of Makati; Robert Lao, Senior Vice President and Group Head of Ayala Land Estates;  Bobby Dy, President and CEO of Ayala Land; Bea Zobel de Ayala, Jr.; Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Sr.; Beatriz Zobel de Ayala; Sofia Zobel Elizalde; Honorable Abby Binay, Mayor of Makati; Honorable Luis Campos, Congressman of Makati (Second District Representative); Honorable Monique Lagdameo, Vice Mayor of Makati; Chrissy Roa, Head of Marketing and Communications, Ayala Land Estates; Sharon Vital, Marketing Manager for Makati; Alex Jamisola, Senior Marketing Associate for Makati; Maestro Jeffrey Solares of the Manila Symphony Orchestra; Mikey Amistoso and Jazz Nicolas, Festival of Lights 2022 musical composers

Director Ohm David and Lighting Designer Sueyen Austero conceptualized this year’s grand presentation. As Christmas tunes play, visuals will be projected on the trees around ATG. It begins with moving constellations that slowly form colorful indigenous patterns to tell the story of creation. As the scene builds, the screen blacks out then reveals stars, halos, parols, and other festive icons, which then merge to form a kaleidoscope of images. Moving and turning, it will ultimately end with an explosion of colors.

 

Accompanying the light show are three holiday medleys. The first is an orchestral rendition headed by the Manila Symphony Orchestra, followed by an upbeat TikTok rendition arranged by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso, in collaboration with Tris Suguitan. The show concludes with a soothing chorale rendition by Jazz Nicolas and Mikey Amistoso.

 

The Festival of Lights has been globally recognized as as one of the best Christmas displays in the world, with many awards and citations received over the years. Bobby Dy furthers, “It’s a platform to showcase the Filipino talent. Together with our team, select Filipino designers, musical composers, and many local artists, have worked together to create this one-of-a-kind original show.”

 

Honorable Abby Binay, Mayor of Makati, muses, “The lights in Ayala Triangle have always been a symbol of hope, bringing people together and symbolizing the community spirit, which makes our city so unique. As we prepare for the Christmas festivities, let us all remember to keep that spirit alive and continue working towards a better and brighter future. In Makati, we make it happen.”

 

Everyone is invited to watch the Festival of Lights at Ayala Triangle Gardens running every night until January 8, 2023. The show plays every hour, with the first run at 6pm and last run at 10pm.

 

More to come

Ayala Land and Make It Makati is bringing back the kind of Christmas we all love and miss. With more upcoming events and festive displays, Makatizens can expect exciting reunions with loved ones this December and beyond.

 

Watch out! More to come are Ayala Land’s Christmas Market at Ayala Triangle Gardens on December 2 to 31 in partnership with the French Embassy; Simbang Gabi at Ayala Triangle Gardens on December 15 to 23 featuring a live performance by the Philippine Youth Symphonic Band on the opening night; and the Samsung Performing Arts Theater’s Christmas Extravaganza on December 20 to 22 featuring Simbang Gabi services and free-for-all concerts for any purchase receipt at Ayala Malls Circuit.

 

For more updates visit Ayala Land at www.ayalaland.com.ph and via social media on Facebook @officialayalaland and Instagram @ayalaland; as well as Make It Makati on Facebook and Instagram @makeitmakati. #MakeItMakati

Jollibee shows the kind of Christmas that Pinoys love and have longed for “Sa Jollibee, Sarap ng Pasko!”

 

 

Jollibee and its creative agency Publicis JimenezBasic (PJB) show the kind of Christmas that Pinoys love and have longed for in the fast-food chain’s latest ad for the holidays. Titled “Sa Jollibee, Sarap ng Pasko!”, the video depicts different exciting reunions and celebrations of families, made even better with best-tasting Jollibee favorites like Chickenjoy, Jolly Spaghetti, and Burger Steak. 

While the past two Christmases have veered away from the usual holiday festivities that Filipinos are known for, Christmas in 2022 is shaping up to be much brighter and exciting. Pinoys now look forward to making up for the missed celebrations and once again sharing the all-out joy this season – and Jollibee hopes to capture this in the video and its upbeat jingle.

“The campaign is special because in essence, it took two years in the making. This campaign stands for two years of missed reunions, hugs, and long Christmas dinners—things that made Christmas special are now back. This year is the year kung kailan babawi tayo sa sarap at saya, and we’re doing it together with Jollibee,” says Lucas Luchico, Creative Director of PJB.

 

The beginning of the video shows how past get-togethers were done online—a shared experience of many as everyone navigated pandemic restrictions while making it a point to still connect with loved ones during a challenging time. 

“The creative process was a personal one for all of those involved. It was filled with retrospection, and it was a creative expression of our collective wish to bring back the ‘sarap ng Pasko’ that we all miss,” adds Luchico.

 

As Jollibee endeavors to bring back the happy and fun moments people look forward to during the most wonderful time of the year, the rest of the video shows several vignettes of joyful Christmas celebrations. This includes a family going to a brightly lit Jollibee Drive-Thru, a group of friends having their Christmas get-together in a Jollibee store, mascots, store teams and delivery riders happily dancing, and an extended family coming together to celebrate the holidays at their beautifully decorated home. 

“We share in our customers’ excitement and joy to once again have the all-out celebrations that Christmas in the Philippines is known for. Through this campaign, we want to remind our customers that Jollibee will always be there to add even more sarap and saya to their gatherings through our great-tasting food. Whether dining in or bringing their favorites at home, Jollibee wants to be part of every Filipino family’s celebrations during the most wonderful time of the year,” says Dorothy Dee-Ching, Vice President of Marketing of Jollibee Philippines. 

  

Watch Jollibee’s newest Christmas ad on the official Jollibee Facebook page and on Jollibee Philippines YouTube channel, and join the conversation online by using the hashtag #JollibeeSarapNgPasko.

 

DHL Express partners with Kythe Foundation for "Share Hope Campaign"

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has launched the DHL Rewards holiday campaign called “Share Hope Campaign” in partnership with Kythe Foundation. This program has been launched in the spirit of the upcoming holidays and as part of its purpose of “Connecting People, Improving Lives”.

 

For every international shipment sent between October 1 and December 31, 2022, customers will get raffle entries and the chance to win Christmas gift baskets worth Php5,000 each. DHL Express will also donate Php5 to the Kythe Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps to improve the lives of children with cancer and other chronic illnesses.

 

The donation will go toward Kythe’s “Share A Fare” program, which helps children pay transport fare to medical appointments. The funds will also cover trips to hospital activities where the children can learn, play, and enjoy childhood.

“It’s the season of giving and what better way for us to do this than helping children in need through the Kythe Foundation? Christmas, after all, is special to them. We understand the importance of being able to go to places, so we want to play a part and help make traveling convenient and accessible to them,” said DHL Express, Country Manager for the Philippines, Nigel Lockett.

 

“The Share Hope campaign is all about sharing and caring. Through supporting the Kythe Foundation, we hope our loyal customers will be able to share their blessings through this promotion,” said DHL Express, Commercial Head for the Philippines, Eric Queppet.

 

New customers need one raffle entry to qualify for the contest where they can win one of 10 gift baskets worth Php1,000 each. 

·       Gold customers need three to four entries to stand a chance to win one of 15 gift baskets worth Php2,000 each.

·       Platinum members need four to five entries to win one of 20 gift baskets worth Php3,000 each.

·       Diamond members need seven or more raffle entries each to win one of 30 gift baskets worth Php5,000 each.

 

The Share Hope Campaign is for cash customers and not account holders. Each eligible customer is only entitled to one gift basket.

 

More shipments mean more raffle entries and more help for the kids of Kythe Foundation. For more information on registering for the raffle draw and giving back to the community, please visit www.simplydhl.com/ph/sharehope.