CLARK, PAMPANGA (18 September 2023) — Travel + Leisure Co. Global Support Services Philippines in Clark recently donated school supplies to help 120 students from San Joaquin Elementary School (SJES) in Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Local employees organized a fundraising drive themselves through the office’s charity program, Wishes by Wyndham, to provide students with essential items as they embark on a new school year. The donation, which prioritized students who are in need, included a variety of school supplies, such as pencils, notebooks, crayons, art materials, and folders.

“Our team is passionate about giving their own resources to support the students of SJES through donations like this and the students’ joy and gratitude at this gesture is rewarding in itself,” said Liam Crawley, Chief Financial Officer of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific (a division of Travel + Leisure Co.) and President of Travel + Leisure Co. Philippines.

“We believe strongly in the importance of education and hope this donation will help these students derive greater benefit from their studies. Our team would like to wish all students a productive and successful academic year,” added Crawley.

The school principal and teachers of SJES have also built a meaningful partnership with Travel + Leisure Co. Philippines for over two years and welcome any support from various stakeholders. SJES has also been an adopted school of Travel + Leisure Co. Philippines for its environmental projects.

“We are grateful to our corporate partners like Travel + Leisure Co. Philippines for this much-needed support. The kids were excited to receive school supplies they could use for this school year,” said Evelyn Mercado, SJES School Principal.

Travel + Leisure Co. Philippines is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates and will continue to seek out opportunities to support education and other important causes.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) is the world’s leading membership and leisure travel company, with a portfolio of nearly 20 resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. The company’s Clark office provides operational, technical, and creative support to multiple business units of Travel + Leisure Co. across the globe.

AIRLIE BEACH (14 SEPTEMBER, 2023) – Tides Restaurant & Bar, at Club Wyndham Airlie Beach Whitsundays, is set to launch a series of fine dining events with its first ever degustation evening in October.

The menu promises to take diners on a culinary journey across five courses. Dishes like Japanese sea scallops with coconut labneh, kiwi salsa and homemade chilli jam, and saffron prawn risotto with mascarpone cheese and fresh herbs are creative spins on traditional foodie favourites. The evening has a strong emphasis on Australian produce, starting with freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters and utilising a tender Australian Black Angus fillet – accompanied with red wine jus, charred broccolini and black garlic and truffle mash – as the star dish.

The five courses are expertly paired with wines from some of the world’s best growing regions: Reims and Burgundy in France, Marlborough in New Zealand, and Australia’s own Hunter and Barossa Valleys.

“Our degustation night is a new venture for our restaurant and resort, and a unique offering for locals and travellers to Airlie Beach. Our team at Tides Restaurant & Bar is excited to take resort guests and locals on this inspiring culinary journey,” said David Smith, General Manager of Club Wyndham Airlie Beach.

“The night has given our long-serving chef, Matt MacCullum, the opportunity to unleash his creative genius, and we know diners will appreciate the mouth-watering dishes he will plate up alongside wine pairings from William Gallagher, our recently appointed Restaurant Manager. Our commanding views of the Whitsunday Passage provide the perfect backdrop for this evening of fine dining,” he added.

The degustation event will be held on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 6.30pm. The cost is $150 per person for the meal or $195 per person with wine pairings. Places are limited and are expected to sell quickly, so bookings are essential. Interested locals can express their interest by calling 4962 5000 or emailing reception.airliebeach@wyn.com. The resort is part of portfolio of Club Wyndham South Pacific, a leading holiday club within the Asia Pacific region, and club members either staying or living locally are eligible for a 15 per cent discount.

Following the October event, Tides Restaurant & Bar intends to hold a degustation event monthly. Diners who want to order la carte at the restaurant will still be able to dine during these evenings.

Tides Restaurant & Bar’s bistro-style a la carte menu offers contemporary fare including eye fillet, rack of lamb and beer battered barramundi, with an emphasis on Australian-sourced produce – particularly seafood – and delivering value for money.

Club Wyndham Airlie Beach offers spacious and luxurious accommodation – including Presidential Suites – overlooking the Whitsunday Passage, and features an onsite gym and a swimming pool with incredible views. It caters to resort guests and members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, as one of the 52 properties across 10 countries which are part of the holiday club’s portfolio.