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Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (PPTC) was established in August 1978 by a group of energetic, aggressive and reputable businessmen who foresee the growing bright future of the Tourism industry in the country. Together with processing of travel documents as well as being a wholesaler of many major airlines operating in the Philippines, PPTC also organizes package tour groups to Asia, South Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States of America. It is likewise consistent in its effort to find new travel destinations in order to cater to the ever-growing needs of the Philippine Market

For your Local and International Travel / Tours requirements, our company offers a comprehensive range of products and services for your upcoming events and functions, such as:

• International Airline Ticketing Services
• International Hotel / Resort Reservations
• International Tour Packages
• Trafalgar Individual / Group European Tour Packages
• International Incentive Travel Organizer
• International Cruise Services
• Travel Documentations and Visa Assistance
• Educational Tours and Field Trips
• Local Tours and Convention Arrangements
• Hotels / Resorts Room Reservations
• Transportation Requirements
• Individual Traveler and Group Tour Packages
• Domestic Ticketing Services
• Incentive Travel Organizer
• Local Cruise Services

For years, PPTC has garnered voluminous top awards for its excellent sales performance for various major airlines operating in the Philippines like that of Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Airlines, Korean Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, Air France / KLM, Northwest Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai International, Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways and the various other carriers.

A testimony of its achievements in the travel trade is its numerous awards and recognition from its partners in the hotel/resort and airline industry as well, to wit:

• Top producer awardee of major airlines operating in the Philippines.
• Top producer awardee of major hotels and resorts in the Philippines.

With it’s significant achievement in the Travel and Tours Industry for the for over two (2) decades, Pan Pacific Travel Corporation is now being recognized as on of the most respected and favored travel agency / tour operator in the Philippines. Our success is greatly attributed to our ability to provide a multitude of product range that our customers may choose from and our commitment to provide them excellent service.

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Pan Pacific Travel Corporation is a proud member of the following local and international travel organizations:

Appointed Preferred Sales Agent for Star Cruises, the leading Cruise Line in Asia-Pacific & NCL Norwegian Cruise line. In July of 1998, Pan Pacific Travel Corporation was awarded the General Sales Agent of TRAFALGAR, the World’s Best Escorted Tours.

• International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• Philippine International Association of Travel Agencies (PIATA)
• Pacific Asia Travel Associations (PATA)
• Philippine Convention and Visitors Corp. (PCVC)
• Philippine Tour Operators Associations (PHILTOA)
• Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA)
• Skal Club of Manila (SKAL)
• Movement of Incentive Travel Agencies (MITE)
• Japan Association of Travel Agencies (JATA)
• Women in Travel (WIT)

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Pan Pacific Travel Corporation Ltd

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation

353 E.T. Yuchengco St., Binondo , Manila , Philippines .

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (PPTC) was established in August 1978. Specializing in Package Group Tours to New Zealand and the rest of the world. Wholesaler of major airlines operating in the country. Documentation/Visa assistance is also available

Pan Pacific Travel Corporation (PPTC) was established in August 1978 by a group of energetic, aggressive and reputable businessmen who foresee the growing bright future of the Tourism industry in the country. Together with processing of travel documents as well as being a wholesaler of major airlines operating in the Phils, PPTC also organizes package tour groups to Asia, South Africa, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States of America. It is likewise consistent in its effort to find new travel destinations in order to cater to the ever-growing needs of the Philippine Market. PPTC is a proud member of the following local and international travel organizations: IATA, PIATA, PATA, PCVC, PHILTOA, PTAA, SKAL, MITE, JATA

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• Overview: Since 1978 Pan Pacific Travel Corporation has established a reputation as one of the leading and most respected travel agencies and tour operators in the Philippines by providing outstanding service and reliability with competitive rates. We specialize in tours throughout the Philippines and aside from our pre-packaged tours, we customize each and every program according to a client's precise requirements. Based on their specific interests, needs and budget; we can provide a variety of travel services for their employees and corporate groups, which includes hotel accommodation, sightseeing tours, recreational activities, teambuilding seminars, banquet affairs, evening entertainment, transportation, multi-lingual escort and guide service.
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Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and/or manages more than 50 hotels, resorts and serviced suites across three brands – Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL – encompassing more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited. is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited . 

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence. 

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

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Simple, effective and innovative.

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Create a culture of trust through mutual respect, communication and shared success.

P rofitability

Sustainable business and profitability.

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We are open and honest with one another, and do what is morally right.

We support and care for each other to achieve our shared vision.

We aim higher, we do not give up.

We show consideration; listen; be kind; and appreciate each other.

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We are not afraid to try something different and challenge the norms.

Awards and Accolades

Across the globe, our hotels and resorts are constantly recognised by reputable industry experts with numerous national, regional and global awards, including World Travel Awards and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.

Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | GSTC Multi-Site Certification

Travel Weekly Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 2023

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Best Regional Hotel Chain

TTG Travel Awards 2023

Web in travel changemarkers awards 2023.

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Regenerative Tourism
• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Outstanding Hotel Chain Partner

CMO Asia 2023

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Asia's Brand Leadership Award

Frontier Awards 2023

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Best Hotel Group of the Year

18th Annual Property Guru Asia Property Awards

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Best Hospitality Developer (Asia)

TTG Travel Awards 2022

Norns awards 2022.

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Green Tourism

Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2022

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Team of the Year

Marketing Interactive Marketing Excellence Awards 2022

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Gold in Excellence in Personalisation Marketing

Travel Weekly Asia Reader’s Choice Awards 2021

Singapore enable’s enabling mark awards 2021.

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Marketing Interactive Marketing Excellence Awards 2021

• Pan Pacific Hotels Group | Gold in Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing

Pan Pacific Hotels Group comprises three brands.

Pan Pacific

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is the embodiment of gracious and genuine hospitality that delivers personalised and thoughtful experiences with intuitive and sincere service from the heart. 

At Pan Pacific, we believe that true luxury hospitality is always sincere and trustworthy.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts are icons of biophilic and innovative design that enriches a sense of wellbeing with a strong connection with nature, delivering inspiring experiences. 

At PARKROYAL COLLECTION, we are passionate for living life without compromising on sustainability.

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts creates a modern way of travel to discover genuine connections with the neighbourhood, and a sense of belonging to the destination in their true selves.

At PARKROYAL, the joy in simplicity and authenticity is in our name.

In addition, the Group also manages:

St. Gregory

Award-winning spas located in Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, China and Vietnam.

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Si Chuan Dou Hua

Award-winning restaurants serving up authentic Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines across Asia.

Tian Fu Tea Room

A fully dedicated tearoom adjoined to the Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant in Singapore.

Chuān @ The Sixtieth (川)

The highest craft cocktail bar in Singapore, boasting expansive city skyline views.

Our Leaders

Our leadership comprises a team of experienced individuals dedicated to spearheading the Group’s numerous business efforts across the globe.

Choe Peng Sum

Chief Executive Officer

Peng Sum has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry from multiple destinations across Asia and Europe. As CEO, he leads the Group’s global operations and expansion, with its commitment to delivering trusted and sincere hospitality. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Pan Pacific Hotels Group and Global Hotel Alliance.

Wee Wei Ling

Executive Director of Sustainability Partnerships, Lifestyle and Asset

Wei Ling joined the Group more than 30 years ago and is responsible for its sustainability strategy, as well as the asset management of hotel properties that the Group owns. Ms Wee also founded and manages the Group’s lifestyle brands such as St. Gregory and Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant. 

Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Cinn oversees and drives the marketing and sales strategy of Pan Pacific Hotels Group across its global portfolio of Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL hotels, resorts and serviced suites in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. She brings more than 25 years of sales, distribution, marketing and revenue management experience from international hotel brands.

Valerie Foo

Senior Vice-President, Finance

Valerie Foo’s career spans more than 20 years of varied experience in financial reporting and management. As the Senior Vice President, Finance of Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Valerie is responsible for all of the company’s financial functions, including reporting, corporate finance and treasury. She also oversees the information technology and investment functions.

Kevin Croley

Senior Vice-President, Business Development Kevin focuses on growing the Group’s portfolio of sourcing new management agreement opportunities and building strong relationships with third-party owners. He has over 30 years of deep experience in hospitality, of which 25 years were spent in the Asia-Pacific region.

Andreas Sungaimin

Senior Vice-President, People & Culture Andreas focuses on talent acquisition and management, learning and development, service culture, employee engagement, as well as compensation and benefits. He has over 30 years of human resources experience in the hospitality industry as well as from private and public sector organisations.

Senior Vice President, Head of Operations

Craig focuses on driving operational excellence across the group by establishing strategic routes to meet commercial and organizational objectives. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded growth and operations across various international markets and his deep understanding of the hospitality sector and cultural nuances enables him to drive consistent excellence across the guest journey.

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2024 hurricane season names: Is your name on the list?

Chris, Kirk and Sara are just a few names that may be used during the Atlantic hurricane season, along with names that have never been used before.

By Brian Lada , AccuWeather meteorologist and staff writer

Published May 1, 2024 8:28 AM PDT | Updated May 1, 2024 8:28 AM PDT

In this GOES-16 geocolor image satellite image taken Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, the eye of Hurricane Irma, center, is just north of the island of Hispaniola, with Hurricane Katia, left, in the Gulf of Mexico, and Hurricane Jose, right, in the Atlantic Ocean. (NOAA via AP)

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be one of the most active on record, with AccuWeather experts forecasting 20 to 25 named storms in 2024. With so many storms likely this year, a bevy of names will be used, including a few that have never been used before.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has been naming tropical systems since 1953, using a rotating list to identify storms. If a tropical storm or hurricane causes extensive damage or significant loss of life, the name is retired.

There are 21 names on the list despite there being 26 letters in the alphabet, as Q, U, X, Y and Z are skipped. With a super-charged hurricane season in the forecast, it is possible that every name on the list is used in 2024 -- and then some.

The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on Saturday, June 1.

Some of these names may sound familiar, as many are recycled every six years. The last time Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Gordon, Helene, Isaac, Joyce, Kirk, Leslie, Nadine and Oscar were used was during the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season. Francine and Milton are new names, replacing Florence and Michael, which were retired following the 2018 season.

Eastern Pacific hurricane season names for 2024

Tropical systems that spin up in the eastern Pacific hurricane basin are also given names, but the NHC uses a different list to identify each storm.

If a tropical system develops over the central Pacific, it is given a name from a separate list comprised of traditional Hawaiian names.

What happens if we run out of hurricane names?

With 20 to 25 named tropical systems in the forecast for the Atlantic basin in 2024, it is likely that forecasters may need more than 21 names before the season comes to a close.

In the past, the letters of the Greek alphabet were used as names, starting with Alpha. However, this rule was changed in 2021 following a historic hurricane season in 2020.

"The use of the Greek alphabet was not expected to be frequent enough to warrant any change in the existing naming procedure," the WMO said on its website. "However, after the record-breaking 2020 season, the WMO Regional Association IV Hurricane Committee annual session in 2021 decided to end the use of the Greek alphabet and instead established two lists of supplemental tropical cyclone names , one for the Atlantic, one for the Pacific."

The supplemental list of names is also in alphabetical order, starting with the name Adria.

If there are at least 22 named storms in the Atlantic this season, 2024 will be the first time the supplemental list is used.

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