Tech This Week: UnionPay Travel Tips + Vivo Power-efficient Smartphone

Like what I mentioned on my previous blog, now is the best time to plan and book to your next travel destination. Today, let me share some Travel Tips and why you should bring power-efficient smartphone.

Save on these Travel Tips

In this light, here is a list from UnionPay on ways you can relax, recharge and ring in the new year right.

Thinking of going to Cebu? That’s a good idea as it is home to some of the country’s best beaches and tourist spots. Exclusively for UnionPay Cardholders, Days Hotel at Toledo in Cebu is offering Classic Cardholders a Stay 3 nights, Pay 2 nights for a Deluxe King Room! Platinum and Diamond Cardholders may also avail of a Stay 3, Pay 2 promo for a Premiere Room.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2D6qmfs. Add to that a 10% discount on food and beverage for all UnionPay Cardholders! For more details on reservations and availability, visit http://bit.ly/2EzuHF4.

Staycation at its best. Skipping the hassle of checking in baggage and catching flights? Have a luxurious vacation without the stress, and without breaking the bank! Hotels in North Metro Manila have some discounts that will give you your staycation for quite the bargain, only if you use UnionPay Cards. 

At Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria and Holiday Inn Manila Galleria, enjoy 15% to 25% off on room rates are offered Mondays to Thursdays, and 25%-35% discounts may be availed of on Fridays to Sundays. Visit http://bit.ly/2mxKUnJ and http://bit.ly/2Ez9kDC for more information.

Microtel by Wyndham at the UP Technohub in Quezon City has special offers for UnionPay Classic, Platinum and Diamond cardholders. For Classic Cardholders,Microtel by Wyndham has a Stay 3 nights, Pay 2 nights for two queen beds promo. Platinum and Diamond Cardholders get an extra 10% off on food and beverages aside from the Stay 3, Pay 2 promo. 

Check out the full promo details at http://bit.ly/2FwXETq.Microtel by Wyndham–Acropolis in Libis, Quezon City will be giving Classic Cardholders a Stay 3, Pay 2 discount plus 20% off on all yoga class packages at Yoga Tree Manila, and 30% off on all services at Lumiere Spa. Platinum and Diamond cardholders will get the same privileges as Classic cardholders with an additional 2 p.m. late checkout provision. For more details, visit http://bit.ly/2D2kJyK.

Do your post-holiday shopping – now! Update your wardrobe, restock your pantry, or get yourself a new gadget. Take advantage of the many post-holiday sales and indulge yourself in some retail therapy. Don’t forget to use your handy UnionPay Card for easy transactions! UnionPay Cards are accepted at major supermarkets, department stores, retail, and lifestyle outlets all across the Philippines so shopping will definitely be a breeze.

Book discounted flights for your next vacation.Plan ahead for your next vacation and book while you’re relaxing during the holidays, plan your next vacation and book flights and accommodations with UnionPay.Bring your UnionPay Card with you during your travels for awesome discounts and freebies at various airport shops and malls abroad! Visit www.unionpayintl.com/shopping/en for a list of offers.

Win Business Class PAL tickets!For a chance to win business class tickets for your next flight with PAL, join UnionPay Spend & Win Business Class Tickets promo. For every Php 500 purchase with your UnionPay Card, you will be entitled to one raffle entry. Interested participants must first register at www.unionpayspendandwin.com.ph to take part in the raffle. Promo will run from Nov. 24 until Feb. 28, 2018, so there’s ample time to collect those receipts and join the contest.

UnionPay International is a global payment network that covers over 160 countries and regions. As one of the fastest growing payment networks in the world, UnionPay Cardholders may enjoy exciting privileges in The Philippines and at your favorite travel destinations. Visit www.unionpayintl.com/shopping/en for more details on ongoing offers and promotions.


Vivo boasts of power-efficient smartphones which enhance user experience

Smartphone users all over the world consider their phone almost like an attachment of their own personas, utilizing their devices more than 12 hours a day  to aid them in their business and personal lives. Vivo has anticipated this strong need and thus made sure that all their models are equipped with above par specs for optimal experience.

Vivo phones such as the V7+ and the V7 are powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. This powerful processor boasts of unbelievable speed and power efficiency allowing for fast charging, longer battery life, enhanced camera functionality, and superior connectivity. In order to ensure its top position in the technology and mobile phone arena, Vivo established a technical partnership and patent sharing with leading telecommunications equipment company Qualcomm.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil)


I hope these travel tips will be of great help in your next destination. Make sure you are armed with these things before going on a trip such as credit or debit cards and a reliable smartphone like Vivo.