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Dear Spielwarenmesse Asia-Pacific delegates,


☀️ Mabuhay and welcome to the event page for our upcoming


Spielwarenmesse Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting

on 13-15 May 2024

at Raffles, Makati City, Philippines 🌴


This page will include reminders 📝, overall agenda⌚, and tips from us, locals 🏙️.

Feel free to navigate through the event page to make your stay during the delegation as convenient as possible 😊


Should there be changes in the agenda, we will let you know.

Thank you, and we look forward to having you here!🫶


Disclaimer: This page is for a private group of delegates only.

May 13 - 16, 2024GMT+8

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Raffles Fairmont Makati
1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue
Makati City, Philippines
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Pre-Arrival

The eTravel Pass


The eTravel Pass serves as a digital record for travelers entering or leaving the Philippines. Immigration authorities utilize it to maintain precise and current information regarding the arrivals or departures of every passenger.   


It collects additional personal and travel data beyond passports for various purposes, such as public health monitoring, border control, and economic analysis.

How to register for your eTravel Pass


Important Reminder: Registration for the eTravel Pass must be completed at least 72 hours (3 days) before entering the Philippines.

 

1.     Go to the Philippine Travel Information System at https://etravel.gov.ph​ or you can download the eGovPH app on the App Store and Google Play

2.     Fill out the Registration form that will ask you several information such as Citizenship and Travel Type (Arrival).

3.     Fill out your personal profile with information as indicated in your passport.

4.     Provide your Permanent Address

5.     Provide your Travel Details

  • Date of Arrival
  • Country of Origin
  • Destination Address (Input "Raffles Makati 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, Makati, 1224 Manila")
  • Purpose of Travel
  • Traveler Type
  • Name of Airline
  • Flight Number
  • Airport of Arrival
  • Seat/Bed Number (Optional)

6.     Review and submit your Details

Agenda

  • Day 1 (May 13, 2024)
    6:00 AM - 3:00 PMIndividual arrival of delegates
    Check-in starts at 15:00
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PMWelcome dinner: S.eG board and GPCCI representatives
    Spielwarenmesse board and GPCCI Executive Director
    Day 2 (May 14, 2024)
    7:00 AM - 9:00 AMHotel Breakfast
    Individual hotel breakfast incl. in room reservation
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PMSpielwarenmesse Meeting
    Spielwarenmesse Meeting for all delegates
    Exact meeting room location at hotel: Sampiro Room
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PMGroup lunch
    Group lunch at Nono's Restaurant (across Raffles hotel)
    Nono's Main Menu.pdf
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PMSpielwarenmesse Breakout session
    Breakout session held at Raffles Hotel
    Exact meeting room location at hotel: Sampiro Room and Poblacion Room
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PMTeam Dinner of all delegates at Mireo Restaurant (9F Raffles)
    Set Menu:
    Starter: Truffle infused cauliflower soup with Italian
    parsley
    Main Menu: Australian pan seared grass-fed beef tenderloin with port wine jus celeriac purée and duo of potato
    Dessert: Orange crème brulee , cinnamon sable
    Freshly Brewed Coffee or Tea
    Day 3 (May 15, 2024)
    7:00 AM - 8:00 AMBreakfast
    Individual breakfast at the hotel
    8:30 AM - 8:35 AMCall time at the Fairmont lobby
    Reminder to: bring your umbrellas; wear sunscreen; wear comfy clothes
    8:35 AM - 9:20 AMDeparture from Hotel to Intramuros
    Travel time to Intramuros
    9:20 AM - 11:20 AMIntamuros City Tour Proper
    Estimated Hours: 2 Hours
    ● San Agustin Church
    ● Plaza San Luis Complex
    ● Western Walls of Intramuros
    ● Museo de Intramuros (Outside only)
    ● Memorare Manila 1945
    ● Manila Cathedral/Plaza Roma/Ayutamiento
    ● Fort Santiago
    11:20 AM - 12:50 PMLunch at Intamuros Area
    Lunch at Batala Bar, Intramuros
    Batala Bar Main Menu.pdf
    12:50 PM - 1:20 PMTravel back to Hotel
    Intramuros to Raffles Hotel
    1:20 PM - 5:00 PMRest and Relaxation (R&R)
    at the Hotel
    5:00 PM - 5:05 PMCall time for dinner
    meet up at Fairmont lobby
    5:05 PM - 5:45 PMTravel time to Seaside Dampa
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PMDinner at Aling Tonya's (Seaside Dampa)
    Day 4 (May 16, 2024)
    6:00 AM - 11:00 PMIndividual check-out and departure

Order Food

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please be advised that this is for Lunch on May 14 and May 15 respectively. 

Group Lunch at Nono's Restaurant (May 14, 2024) 

Intramuros Lunch at Batala Bar (May 15, 2024)


If you have a preferred meal or beverage, you may access the Nono's Restaurant menu here and the Batala Bar menu here


Please message us as these are subject to availability and confirmation from the restaurant. You may contact Kat Rodriguez at +63 917 636 3542 or Rodnell Edillo at +63 917 891 7479.

FAQs

  • Delegates from the following countries need to have their visa prior to the visit: 
  • China
  • India
  • Taiwan
  • Delegates from the following countries may travel to the Philippines visa-free for thirty (30) days, unless stated otherwise:
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports (14 days)
  • Israel (59 days)
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Republic of Korea (South Korea)
  • Vietnam

You may find more information at Guidelines on the Entry of Temporary Visitors to the Philippines (dfa.gov.ph)​ or IATA - Personalised Passport, Visa & Health travel documentation advice (iatatravelcentre.com)​

  • Yes, please secure travel insurance prior to the delegation.

Who are the hotel contact persons?

What do I present:

  • Booking confirmation (sent individually)
  • Credit card for incidental expenses
  • Identification cards (i.e. passport)
  • Please refer to the agenda tab for the details.
  • May 13, 2024: Day 1 Arrival
  • May 14, 2024: Day 2 Meeting Day
  • May 15, 2024 Day 3 Excursion Day


  • Workshop and Dinners: Smart casual
  • Excursion and personal activities: Summer-friendly attire
  • Light and Loose Clothing
  • T-Shirts, Polo Shirts
  • Shorts
  • Comfortable footwear (e.g. sneakers)

Super-tip: Sunscreen, Umbrella, Caps, Sun visors

Super-tip: Personal water bottles/ tumblers

  • For ease of travel, we recommend downloading ride-hailing applications on the App Store or Google Play:
  • Grab Philippines (Cars)--similar to Uber
  • Angkas, and MoveIt (Motorcycles)

These applications can easily be connected with online payment channels such as Paymaya, Online Bank Payments, etc. They also accept cash payments.

  • For airport-hotel transfers, please coordinate directly with the hotel reservations team.


If you choose to opt for a taxi, please be reminded that they have an official meter for payment calculation. Be careful of drivers overcharging.

  • Credit Cards: Major credit cards like Visa, and MasterCard are widely accepted in most establishments.
  • Debit Cards: Debit cards linked to bank accounts are commonly used for cashless transactions.
  • eWallets: Mobile payment platforms such as PayMaya allow users for contactless transactions.
  • Cash: Foreign Exchange can be done at the airport or nearby establishment, Glorietta 2.
  • The Philippines is famously known for its mangoes, so you could never go wrong with dried mangoes. But there are more options, and you may choose to visit Kultura at SM Makati​. 

Nearby cities from the hotel are the ff (nearest to farthest): 


1. Makati City = Café hop

2. Manila City = visit the National Musuem; have a sunset dinner at Bayleaf Intramuros; visit Chinatown

3. San Juan City = Greenhills shopping center (for souvenirs and bargaining)

4. Marikina City; = known for being the shoe capital of the PH; good restaurants to try

5. Antipolo City; = lunch or dinner overlooking the entire Metro Manila skyline; there are also museums best to visit in the morning


Makati Café hop:


PEREA ST. (Legazpi Village, near Greenbelt)

- Deuces Coffee: try the ube latte

- Perea Cafe: can try their appetizers or iced latte

- Natsu Cafe: best seller cream cheese latte

- Sourdough Perea: must try basque burnt cheesecake 

*all cafes are in the same street so they are very walkable

*can walk around Greenbelt Mall to look around stores.


2. LEGAZPI VILLAGE (near Greenbelt, different streets)

- Yardstick cafe

- Spotted Pig

- Tattoed Baker

- Bad cafe

- Panco cafe


3. SALCEDO VILLAGE

- Habitual coffee

- Odd cafe

- Babycake

- Cartel 

- Ometosando

- Parameter coffee

  • Makati City Police Department: +632 8887-1798 / +63929-7936525
  • Ospital ng Makati (Hospital of Makati):+6328882-6316 to 36


You may find more hotlines and details at Makati Web Portal​.

Night Life!

For those who wish to check the Night Life scene within the hotel area, here are some suggestions you can check out!🥂

Contact Persons

Kat Rodriguez Reyes

Head of Chamber Services

📞+63 917 636 3542

kat.rodriguez@gpcci.org


Rodnell John Edillo

Chamber Services Associate

📞+63 917 891 7479

rodnell.edillo@gpcci.org


We are available on WhatsApp 😊📞

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