A Disney Christmas Brings First-Ever Snowy Magic to the World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

It’s time for all your favorite Christmas traditions to shine brighter with a sprinkle of magic during “A Disney Christmas” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort  from November 15, 2024, to January 1, 2025. This year, the world’s first and largest “Frozen” themed land, World of Frozen, is set to host its first-ever Christmas celebration, inviting guests to join a snowy Arendelle  celebration for the first time in forever. 

As the Happiest Place on Earth gleams with holiday decor and festivities, rejoice in the highly anticipated return of Disney Christmas traditions such as the “Mickey and Friends Christmas time Ball,” “A Holiday Wish-Come-True Tree Lighting Ceremony,” “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” and more. Book your winter getaway now and celebrate alongside your beloved Disney friends.

 

World of Frozen Welcomes its First Christmas

For the first time at World of Frozen, join Queens Anna and Elsa from the Walt Disney Animation Studios films,and the enthusiastic citizens of Arendelle for authentic festive traditions. Arendelle Village will be adorned with a veil of sparkling snow, while the forest will transforminto a joyous celebration brimming with Christmas spirit, delighting holiday visitors from around the world. 

Don’t miss your chance to send season's greetings to Queen Anna while enjoying the first-of-its-kind Arendelle Royal Breakfast Buffet1 at Golden Crocus Inn, available to book exclusively on Klook. 

 

Disney Christmas Traditions and New Year’s Eve Celebrations Return

Celebrate the festive season with music, magic, and a touch of heartfelt emotion at “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!”, where remarkable singers from across theregion will perform in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams. This series will weave Disney classics and festive melodies alongside Mickey and Friends and different performers on three consecutive weekend nights starting from November 23.

 

Delve into the dreamlike “A Holiday Wish-Come-True Tree Lighting Ceremony,” illuminatingMain Street, U.S.A. with twinkling drone effects and a glorioussnowfall. Catch “Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball” and the “Wish Upon a Star” Photo Moment with Mickey and Friends, as well as Duffy and Friends! Duffy and Friends will don theirnew holiday outfits and greet guests at the Duffy and Friends Play House. 

 

Ring in 2025 with Disney Pals and celebrate a truly fantastic year ahead in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams by joining the New Year’s Eve countdown party!

 

Fill Your Hearts and Stomachs with Joy 

No Christmas would be complete without the cherished tradition of a joy-filled, family meal. Savor Explorer's Christmas Dinner Buffet with Disney Friends Encounter atExplorer’s Club Restaurant, whereDisney Friends dressed in festive outfits will appear beside you! Main Street Corner Café Hosted by Coca-Cola® will also debut a classic seasonal feast with a live Christmas carol performance.

 

Gift your loved ones an assortment of seasonal items themed to Mickey and Friends, “Frozen,” and more. From cozy sweaters and plushes to homeware, decor and accessories, take home something special to put under the tree for the perfect festive flair.

 

Elevate Your Immersive Christmas Getaway

Three themed resort hotels have been adorned with magnificent Christmas decorations, providing the perfect stay complete with Christmas-themed in-room surprise packages, themed suites, and holiday activities to extend your Christmas experience. To enhance your day, grab “Disney Premier Access” and “Early Park Entry Pass” to enjoy the rides and attractions at your own pace. 

 

Learn more about the offers below and start to plan your Disney Christmas experience:

Offer	2 Nights Plus Special: 30% Off	Play and Shop 2 Day Ticket Offer2
Details	Enjoy 30% off Flexible Rate when you book 2 or more consecutive nights at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Hotels.	Enjoy 2 Park visits at HK$918 with a HK$50 merchandise discount voucher!
Booking URL	https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/offers-discounts/two-nights-plus-offer/	https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/offers-discounts/play-and-shop-2day-ticket-offer/
Offer	Early Park Entry Pass	Disney Premier Access
Details	Enter the park up to an hour earlier than everyone else to enjoy designated rides and attractions.	Enjoy priority access to designatedpopular attractions and/or shows.
Booking URL	https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/offers-discounts/early-park-entry-pass/	https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/disney-premier-access-page/

 

1 Arendelle Royal Breakfast Buffet is available on Saturdays from September 28, 2024, to November 30, 2024. Booking is now open until November 30, 2024. For further information, please visit: https://www.klook.com/activity/524-disneyland-gourmet-meal-voucher-hong-kong/?spm=Activity.TopNavigation.SelectLanguage&clickId=937462d0ab

 

2 The Validity Period of Park Entry is available from now to December 22, 2024. Please visit the booking link for offer details:https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/offers-discounts/play-and-shop-2day-ticket-offer/

 

*Guests are required to purchase their tickets in advance and have a valid park reservation for their visit. Please refer to the latest visit arrangements on Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website: https://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/

 

Happy Skin partners with TikTok to reach a wider audience

 As the beauty industry continues to evolve, Filipino brand Happy Skin is at the forefront, blending innovation with a commitment to skin-friendly products. From its humble beginnings, Happy Skin has become a household name by offering makeup that cares for the skin. Recently, the brand has embraced the digital shift, harnessing the power of TikTok Shop to reach a wider audience and redefine customer engagement through live selling and strategic promotions.

“Our partnership with TikTok Shop has allowed us to meet our customers where they are most active,” said Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez, CEO and Co-founder of Happy Skin. “Through live selling and targeted promotions, we have been able to create more meaningful connections with our audience, turning each interaction into an opportunity to showcase the value and quality of our products.”

 

A key driver of Happy Skin’s success has been its strategic use of TikTok Shop’s Assortment, Content, and Empowerment (ACE) indicator system. By aligning its efforts with these indicators, the brand has effectively enhanced its digital strategy, leading to significant sales growth.

 

Leveraging Product Diversity to Drive Sales

During the May 29-31 Payday sale, Happy Skin introduced notable discounts, including 50% off the bestselling Lip Mallow Tint and Lip Mallow Mousse. This promotion significantly contributed to the brand’s gross merchandise value (GMV), with these products alone accounting for 81% of total sales. The Kiss and Bloom Water Lip and Cheek Tint, a favorite on TikTok, also saw a surge in customer engagement, achieving a product conversion rate of 5.81%. Over 22,200 units of Lip Mallow products were sold, illustrating the impact of targeted promotions on sales performance.

 

Creating Engaging Shopping Experiences

Happy Skin leveraged TikTok Shop’s dynamic platform by scheduling several multi-hour live streams, collaborating with the Multichannel Network (MCN) Vertical Megabeauty and top live affiliates. These sessions, supported by Live Shopping Ads (LSA), were instrumental in boosting content-related GMV, which accounted for 70.3% of the total GMV—a significant increase of 16,240%. The brand-led live streams achieved GMV per session, which was 4.2 times higher than its usual performance.

 

“Our live streams have become a vital part of our strategy on TikTok Shop,” added Yuengtian-Gutierrez. “By engaging with our customers in real-time, we’re not just showcasing products, but we’re building a dynamic community around our brand. This interactive format has driven significant increases in both engagement and sales, proving essential for a modern, digital-first shopping experience.”

 

Amplifying Reach through Targeted Advertising

To bolster its live selling efforts, Happy Skin invested in LSAs and Video Shopping Ads (VSA), which were complemented by shop-exclusive vouchers and subsidies during peak periods. These initiatives led to ads GMV contributing nearly 20% to total shop sales, with an impressive Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) of 21.7. This period of strong performance earned the brand the #1 spot in Total Beauty, #2 in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and #5 across all categories on May 30.

 

“TikTok Shop's ACE Indicator System was crucial in amplifying Happy Skin’s campaign,” said Franco Aligaen, Marketing Lead, TikTok Shop Philippines. “Through our advanced features like targeted ads and live selling, we were able to help the brand reach its audience more effectively, showcasing the potential for substantial growth on our platform."

 

Building on Digital Success

Happy Skin’s recent performance on TikTok Shop, including a 19.6x uplift during the 6.6 sale, underscores the brand’s successful adaptation to digital platforms and its ability to drive substantial growth. The brand continues to explore innovative strategies to engage with customers and expand its reach, setting a benchmark for other beauty brands on TikTok Shop.

 

Beyond business success, Happy Skin is also leveraging its partnership with TikTok Shop and HOPE to make a meaningful social impact. Through the ‘Build a Classroom’ program, every purchase on TikTok Shop contributes to funding classroom construction in underserved communities, reflecting the brand’s commitment to community betterment.

 

“Our recent success with TikTok Shop underscores the platform’s importance in our strategy,” added Yuengtian-Gutierrez. “As we continue to innovate and expand, TikTok Shop remains integral to maintaining our momentum in the beauty industry and amplifying our efforts to give back to the community.”

Cebuana Lhuillier announces its latest financial campaign “Cebuana Iponaryo”

Cebuana Lhuillier proudly announces its latest financial literacy campaign, “Cebuana Iponaryo.” This innovative year-long program is designed to empower every Filipino by highlighting the importance of saving, all while making the experience enjoyable and engaging.

 

With 8-million Micro Savings account holders, CebuanaLhuillier Bank foresees this campaign to further increase this number to 9-million by the end of 2024. The Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account stands out as one of the most flexible and financially inclusive deposit options in the Philippines,requiring just a minimum deposit of ₱50 and a card fee of ₱100.

 

To achieve these goals, the campaign features several keyelements.

 

All Micro Savings accounts come with waived dormancy feesand offer account holders a 0.20% annual interest rate, helping to strengthen the financial stability of account holders by encouraging consistent saving. Cebuana Lhuillier Bank is committed to fostering a culture of saving among Filipinos, ensuring long-term financial security for many.

 

As part of the campaign, new Cebuana Lhuillier Micro Savingsaccount holders will receive a special welcome kit that includes a Cebuana Ipon Box. Inside, they’ll find a Fast Track Challenge card, a 24K UnionPay debit card, a welcome letter, and an Ipon Box Seal. The



campaign also introduces fun, gamified savings challenges whereparticipants can complete various tasks to accelerate their savings.

 

The Ipon Box is more than just a savings tool; it’s also yourticket to exciting rewards. Along with the box, you’ll receive anannual tracker to help you save regularly, aiming for ₱100 a day,which can grow to ₱24,000 by the end of the year-long “ipon”challenge. Milestones are marked with a “badge-like” status update that encourages continued saving and reminds participants to deposit their savings at any Cebuana Lhuillier branch.

 

This campaign isn't just for new Ka-Cebuana clients; existingCebuana Lhuillier Micro Savings account holders with a minimum deposit of Php100 can also claim their own Ipon Box in any branch

“We believe that every Filipino holds a unique story, and we want to help them start new chapters with confidence and security through simple yet powerful steps of saving. Our ‘Cebuana Iponaryo’ campaign with its objective of Bawat Ipon May Bagong Simula is a testament to our commitment tomaking financial literacy and saving accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Dennis O. Valdes, President of Cebuana Lhuillier Bank, added, "Our goal is not just to reach 9 million Micro Savings account holders, but to instill a lifelong habit of saving among our clients. The Cebuana Iponaryo campaign is designed to makesaving a rewarding experience, ensuring that our clients not only start their savings journey but also sustain it for the long term. We are committed to helping Filipinos secure their financial future, one Ipon Box at a time."

Cebuana Lhuillier is the leading and largest microfinancialservices provider in the Philippines, offering pawning, remittance, microinsurance, microsavings, and microloans. Committed to improving the lives of Filipinos through financialempowerment, Cebuana Lhuillier continues to innovate, providing accessible financial solutions to its clients.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Bank is the banking arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, is dedicated to offering microfinance services tailored to the needs of Filipinos, especially the unbanked and underbanked. The bank’s mission is to make financial servicesmore inclusive and accessible, ensuring that every Filipino has the opportunity to save and secure their financial future.

 

Start saving now! Visit any Cebuana Lhuillier branch to open aMicro Savings account and start your Ipon Journey today with the Cebuana Ipon Box. For more information, please visit  Cebuana Lhuillier’s website.

AirAsia Philippines Launches 'Ber Months' with PISO Sale

 This giant airline seat which greets visitors at the AirAsia Philippines RedPoint Headquarters in NAIA Terminal 3 signals the onset of the ‘Ber months’ which normally is spent on reunions and staycations in the provinces or exploring Asean destinations.

The giant seat is also a message to AirAsia guests to brace themselves as bigger seat sales are about to come, starting off with this month’s PISO Sale which offers more than 300 thousand seats to all destinations.

Available until 8 September, guests can book their flights for only P1 one-way base fare for all domestic destinations - Bacolod, Cagayan De Oro, Caticlan (Boracay), Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Roxas City, Tacloban, and Tagbilaran. Meanwhile, international destinations are also offered for as low as P511 for Macau to P1,811 for flights as far as Tokyo.  PISO Sale is available for future travels from February 17, 2025 until January 31, 2026.

“The Ber month signifies the beginning of the culmination of the year. While others have already booked their year-end holiday travels courtesy of our double-digit and seasonal sales, this month’s Piso Sale is perfect for guests who are already planning their long vacations next year. We encourage our guests to take advantage of the ongoing PISO Sale and plan their trips ahead as this will not only help them save money, but will also allow them to maximize each schedule, giving them the opportunity to enjoy and create memories”, AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla shares. 

AirAsia Philippines has already opened some domestic flights out of the Clark (to Boracay) and Cebu (to Boracay, Davao, and Puerto Princesa) hubs. 

AirAsia is also advising guests to maximize baggage allowance when traveling. For guests who are planning to bring souvenirs from their trips, AirAsia’s baggage allowance can be upgraded to up to 60KG for maximum convenience. AirAsia Philippines is also reminding its guests of the strict implementation of its cabin baggage policy which limits hand carry bags to just two - one small bag or laptop bag and a luggage which must total to 7kg only. Guests are also advised to include baggage allowance in planning their trips. AirAsia offers the most flexible baggage allowance, up to 60kg available via airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app. 

Herbalife Reveals Expert Tips to Jumpstart Your Fitness Journey

Engaging in regular physical activity can lead to positive changes such as better heart health, reduced stress, and mental clarity which can be seen as soon as you start an exercise routine. However, barriers such as low motivation and lack of a plan or knowledge often delay the start of our fitness journeys.  

To help address these issues, Herbalife leverages the importance of community and how it helps individuals stay motivated and driven in their fitness journeys. According to Herbalife’s 2023 Asia Pacific Power of Community Survey, 48% of respondents from Philippines find that friends and family are crucial to staying motivated in their health and fitness journeys.

Another reminder that people need to be mindful in their fitness journey is the importance of having a well-rounded approach to exercise. By focusing on balancing workouts with nutrition we can optimize our fitness results.

Herbalife research shows that structured training will help you to progress workouts more accurately, avoid unnecessary injuries, and enhance your overall training results, allowing you to meet your goals faster.  Here are  some specific workouts to consider when meeting your fitness goals:

Regular Stretching: Helps gain body confidence, improves joint stability and muscular flexibility, and alleviates muscular tension. 

Cardio: Engaging in cardiovascular activity like walking, running, cycling, and dancing is good for your heart and great for burning excess calories. Regular cardio can lower your overall resting heart rate, which benefits long-term health. 

Strength Training: Adding resistance-based training to your routine can help you lose excess body fat and gain lean muscle mass, improving your appearance and making your body more efficient at burning calories. 

Besides a healthy active lifestyle, nutrition plays a critical role in achieving our fitness goals. You will need to learn how to balance your diet to ensure that your body has all it needs to be healthy and stay active. As an easy reminder, the three key macronutrients you need to keep in mind are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Proteins play key role in muscle growth and recovery. Susan Bowerman, Sr. Director, Worldwide Nutrition Education and Training at Herbalife, recommends that “30% of your daily caloric intake should come from protein rich sources such as lean meats, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, and legumes.”

Fat is also a crucial macronutrient that help our bodies store energy and process other vitamins. 

Carbohydrates are the primary energy source of the body. It fuels the brain and muscles, prevent muscle breakdown, and accelerate recovery.  Understanding how to fuel our bodies can help us work efficiently and consistently and give us an advantage when starting our fitness journey. Dr. Dana Ryan, Director of Sports Performance Nutrition and Education at Herbalife, emphasizes the importance of healthy carbs in working out.  "There is a common misconception that all carbs are bad. In fact, many types of healthy carbs should be included in everyone’s daily nutrition."

Reach out to your local Herbalife Independent Distributors or visit Herbalife Philippines to start your fitness journey today.