The Top Executives of a proudly Filipino-owned Magazine Rising Tigers went to one of Asia’s Tiger Countries, Taiwan.

According to the Corporate Finance Institute, Taiwan is one of the Four Asian Tigers that have steadily retained a high rate of economic growth since the 1960s, joining the ranks of the richest countries in the world. Taiwan is one of the pioneers in the manufacture of electronic components and computers. The country’s economic growth became a model for developing nations, specifically Southeast Asia’s Tiger Cub Economies, namely the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The Top Executives of Rising Tigers Andrew Troy Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas, Andria Terese Nicolas, and Alexa Tracy Nicolas flew to Taiwan sponsored by the flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL).

The Finest way to fly is with Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Lounge has the most exclusive and Business class passengers, Mabuhay Miles Million Miller, Mabuhay Miles Premier Elite, and Mabuhay Miles Elite have access to the Lounge. Recently, Philippine Airlines unveiled its Super Mabuhay Lounge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. The Lounge is designed by Atelier Almario which can accommodate 294 people.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL’s fleet of Boeing Airbus and De Havilland aircraft operate out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 32 destinations in the Philippines and 39 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East, Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also carries air cargo shipments and undertakes charter flights to boost Philippine tourism support the economy and service the travel needs of overseas Filipinos.

The Tallest Hotel in the City – Shangri-La Taipei

Shangri-La Far Eastern is the tallest hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. The hotel is designed with a mix of Eastern and Western touches with artworks inspired by the classical Sung Dynasty pieces. There are 43 stories in the hotel which is above Taipei’s flourishing business district, and it’s an integral part of the Taipei Metro Complex.

Located on the fashionable tree-lined Tun Hwa South Road, the hotel is convenient five minutes from the Taipei World Trade Convention and Exhibition Center, 15 minutes from Taipei Songshan Airport, and 45 minutes from Taoyuan International Airport.

Recently, the hotel has completed NT$ 1.5 Billion (approximately US$ 50 Million) renovation last May 2015, with an upgrade in all 420 guestrooms and suites, the Horizon Club Lounge, lobby, driveway as well as Lobby Court, and The Cake Room. The refurbishment
is in keeping with the hotel’s elegant surroundings that have warmly welcomed guests since 1994. Custom artwork created for the property includes “Along the River during the Qing Ming Festival”, an installation depicting the ancient capital of Kaifeng by famous Taiwanese artist Shen Cheen. It stretches across two silk scrolls, each measuring 7.2 by 1.68 meters and frames the reception area embellished with natural amazonite gemstones and equally stunning art inspired by classical Sung dynasty pieces.

Pride of Taiwan

Taipei 101 has been the pride of Taiwan. It is the largest engineering project ever in the history of the Taiwan construction business. Supported by many domestic businesses, the TVC Corp. was fortunate to have international experts in charge of the planning, and world-class architect C.Y. Lee was responsible for the project’s design. The design of the building transcends the unit-body concept and is based on the Chinese number 8 a numeral long considered lucky in Chinese Culture.

Taiwan’s premier international shopping destination, featuring various luxury goods, fashions, and fine dining. Taipei 101 Mall has gathered together the finest and most refined dining from around the world. Taipei 101 Mall joins the ranks of world-class shopping districts such as New York’s Fifth Avenue, Paris’ Champs-Elysees, and Romes’s Via Condotti, with flagship stores and all-new design concepts to offer consumers the richest array of shopping choices.