Celebs shine bright in epic rewards launch

Oct 9, 2022 08:00 AM

Newport World Resorts executives celebrate the EPIC Rewards launch with a toast led by Alliance Global Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tan (center) Newport World Resorts President and CEO Kingson Sian (center-right), and COO Hakan Dagtas (center-left) surrounded by the General Managers and Executives of Newport World Resorts’ partner international hotel brands.

Stars from the entertainment, business, pageantry, sports and the online worlds glittered in the recent launch of Newport World Resorts “EPIC Rewards Program” held at the Marriott Manila Hotel.

The epic party thrown by Newport World Resorts President and CEO Kingson Sian and presented by NWR Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden introduced to the public the pioneering integrated resort’s bigger and better rewards and loyalty program which is positioned to give most generous and powerful offers to its members now totaling more than 2 million.

Celebrity guests and Newport World Resorts executives at the EPIC Rewards launch. (L-R) Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden, Dasuri Choi, Valeen Montenegro, Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo, Alliance Global Group Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tan, Miss Universe Philippines 1st Runner-Up 2022 Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Miss Universe Philippines 2nd Runner-Up 2022 Maria Katrina Llegado, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 Celeste Cortesi, Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Dee, Newport World Resorts President and CEO Kingson Sian, Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida.

In his speech, Jorden said: “Our ambition is to give our guests an ecosystem or platform that is not just about us (NWR). It’s about being able to redeem those points in a variety of different outlets, from convenience all the way through luxury retail, whether onsite or offsite. We just want this to be the most powerful card our guests can carry in their wallets.”

Broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas (center) join the grand unveiling of the EPIC Rewards with Newport World Resorts Director for Corporate Communications Joee Guilas (left) and Newport World Resorts Chief Marketing Officer David Jorden (right)

Among the EPIC card’s major highlights is the strengthening of the cooperation between NWR and flag-carrier Philippine Airlines, which now allows the conversion of EPIC points to PAL Mabuhay Miles and vice versa. Alliance Global Group CEO and Newport World Resorts Chair Kevin Tan along with PAL President and COO Stanley Ng were both on hand during the event to formalize the deal.

**Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida adds sparkle to the lavish EPIC Rewards launch with her glamorous beauty.**

**Miss Philippines Earth Water 2020 Gianna Llanes elevates the night as host of the EPIC Rewards launch.**

**Loren Allred, the voice behind The Greatest Showman’s hit song ‘Never Enough’, captivates the crowd with her soulful performance of the song.**

**Racing Driver Marlon Stockinger graces the EPIC Rewards launch with enthusiasm alongside Newport World Resorts Director for Corporate Communications Joee Guilas.**

Among the celebrities who added glitter to the epic party were top broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas; beauty queens Ariella Arida (Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2013); Rabiya Mateo (Miss Universe Philippines 2020); Celeste Cortesi (Miss Universe 2022); and the members of the Miss Universe 2022 court: Michelle Marquez Dee (MUPH Charity); Annabelle McDonnell (MUPH 3rd Runner Up); and Katrina Llegado (MUPH 4th Runner Up); actresses Wynwyn Marquez and Valeen Montenegro; R&B Artist Kris Lawrence; Popular Race Car Driver Marlon Stockinger; and Social Media Influencer Dasuri Choi.

**Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and Miss Universe Philippines Tourism 2022 Michelle Dee make their stunning entrance at the EPIC Rewards launch.**

Delighting guests with world-class entertainment was the voice behind the epic film The Greatest Showman’s greatest hit, “Never Enough,” Loren Allred.

Former Miss Philippines Earth-Water turned GMA artist Gianna Llanes hosted the epic launch.