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July 22, 2021August 7, 2024

Experience Tokyo 2020 with Airbnb Online Experiences Hosted by Olympians, Paralympians and Japanese volunteers

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Filipino sports enthusiasts and Olympics fans alike now have the chance to experience the thrill and excitement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games from the comfort of home. This is thanks to a new series of Airbnb Online Experiences hosted by athletes and local Games volunteers.

Airbnb, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are bringing people closer than ever to the magic of Tokyo 2020 with a special program taking place during the Games of more than 200 Olympian and Paralympian Online Experiences, only on Airbnb. Hosted by both competing and retired sporting heroes, these one-of-a-kind experiences allow athletes to share their passion with guests who can connect with them directly during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

*From left to right: Scottie Pippen, Blake Leeper and Jonny Brownlee*

Filipinos who live and breathe the basketball game can relive personal Olympic stories with basketball legends Scottie Pippen and Larry Bird. Sports fans can also explore a variety of Online Experiences where they can learn different dynamic drills from runner and eight-time Paralympic medalist Blake Leeper, experience a post-Games debrief with Olympic triathlon silver medalist Jonny Brownlee, gain exclusive access to never-before-seen people, places and stories with Tongan flag bearer and UNICEF ambassador Pita Taufatofua and chat with Syrian Olympic swimmer and UNHCR goodwill ambassador Yusra Mardini about the power of resilience and embracing one’s own identity. To view the full lineup, visit www.airbnb.com/olympics.

Airbnb partners with Nippon Foundation Volunteer Support Center

In addition, Airbnb has partnered with the Nippon Foundation Volunteer Support Center to give guests insights into the venues, cultures and histories of the cities behind this year’s Games and inspire future travel to Japan. Through a series of 20 free Online Experiences hosted by 89 local volunteers, Filipino Olympics fans can experience the Olympic spirit in a truly memorable way. These unique and authentic experiences will be offered at zero cost on a first-come-first-serve basis.

*Online activities and tours around Fukushima, Tokyo and Shizuoka*

From a virtual tour of the major Tokyo 2020 stadiums to a river cruise ride along the Tokyo waterfront and a night walk at the magnificent Yokohama Bay area, guests will now have the chance to uniquely experience how cities across the country are playing host to the Games.

July 21, 2021August 7, 2024

Enjoy Landers Superstore Perks with Caltex StarCard

Caltex, marketed by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), has announced that the Caltex StarCard may now be used as a Landers membership card effective May 14, 2021 in Landers Superstores nationwide. Landers is the country’s fastest-growing membership shopping establishment.

July 19, 2021August 7, 2024

Garmin Launches the Forerunner 55, Encourages Filipinos to Pursue Good Health by Running

Garmin invites all amateur and experienced runners to take their workout to the next level with the new Forerunner 55, an easy-to-use GPS smartwatch for people of all skill levels. The smartwatch helps runners track their stats and achieve their fitness goals.

Garmin encourages Filipinos to live healthier lives by running regularly with the Forerunner 55.

July 14, 2021August 7, 2024

TCS to Help Converge Improve Customer Experience and Further Accelerate Growth

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, is partnering with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (Converge), a large, local end-to-end high-speed fiber broadband provider. The partnership will help the latter further enhance the customer experience for its fast-growing subscriber base in the Philippines.

July 13, 2021August 7, 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup Launches 2021 Season with Action-packed Race Weekend

Toyota Motor Philippines’ (TMP) premier motorsports program, now called Toyota Gazoo Racing Vios Cup, made a historic comeback after a year’s hiatus with new and familiar names joining the competition.

Kicking off the season was the surprise appearance of the GR Yaris driven by TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto. Twenty-four autocross racers and 24 circuit racers across three race classes competed at the Clark International Speedway in Pampanga last July 9 and 10 and raced their way to the finish line as the online community shared the thrill and excitement in real-time.

July 9, 2021August 7, 2024

Filipino Unique Stays Hosts Earned More Than P24 Million Since Start of Pandemic

Airbnb’s 2021 Release has revealed that travelers are booking unique abodes such as cabins, tiny homes and treehouses to break from the monotony of the past year spent in lockdown. Nearly 70 percent of respondents to a recent Airbnb survey indicated they want to be able to filter for unique stays when searching for trip accommodation.

According to the latest Airbnb data, searches for unique stays have increased by 94 percent in 2021 compared to the same time period in 2019, and 55 percent of Airbnb’s 100 most wishlisted homes in the last year fall into unique categories.* Notably, searches for certain types of unique homes have exploded by more than 10x compared to just two years ago. Searches for yurts have spiked by approximately 1,700 percent, while searches for earth houses and barns have increased 1,285 percent and 1,068 percent, respectively.