Bluewater Panglao Resort's Amazing Dinner for Beauty Queens

Here are more photos taken during the Welcome Dinner as well as the Despedida Dinner tendered by Bluewater Panglao Resort for the 2015 Miss Universe New Zealand beauties who were in Bohol for a four- day goodwill visit.

Aside from the sumptuous dinner, the warm hospitality & professional handling of the event , the girls and the DOT team raved about the attention to details and lovely venue styling that incorporated Filipino design elements.

Perfect for just about any occasion or special event!

 

 enchanting dinner at Bluewater Panglao


 

everyone raved not only about the food but also about the venue styling as well
note: native mats were  used as seat covers. inventive indeed

 Bluewater Panglao management & staff with the 2014 Miss Universe
New Zealand Rachel Millns & the 20 girls vying this year 

 Bluewater Panglao Resident Manager Edison Navas
with three of the girls

 Your Blogger with some of the beauties

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BLUEWATER PANGLAO BEACH RESORT

Sitio Daorong, Danao, Panglao Island,

Bohol 6340, Philippines

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Miss Universe New Zealand 2015 Girls Arrive in Bohol!

September 8 to 11 were four exciting days in Bohol when the province welcomed the 2015 Miss Universe- New Zealand candidates who were in a goodwill visit to our country. 

It gave the girls a glimpse of the province’s culture and help promote the Philippines especially Bohol to New Zealand.

 Warm welcome at the City Port Area

 Bluewater Panglao Resort, official residence

 Bluewater Panglao Resident Manager Edison Navas
welcomes the girls

BLUEWATER PANGLAO RESORT

Bluewater Panglao Resort, the pageant’s official residence & leisure provider during their entire stay in Bohol, proved to be the perfect host. An exclusive welcome dinner by the beach greeted the girls in the evening followed by relaxing massage & pampering sessions

 Your Blogger with the girls

  NZ BEAUTIES: Pinay girl Gabrielle Manaloto
& Evelyne Dawe flank Your Blogger!

Two lovely candidates flank reigning 
2014 Miss Universe New Zealand Rachel Millns

TRIP ITINERARY

Their itinerary in Bohol included a Loboc River Cruise, Philippine Tarsier Conservation Park, Chocolate Hills Adventure Park and Spa (CHAPS)  and dinner at Bohol Bee Farm. 

The group also joined a Heritage (Eco-Cultural) Tour to different Municipalities of Bohol, among those mentioned are Sabima Mangrove Plantation, Tubigon Loom Weaving Center, had lunch at Maribojoc Organic Farm and had their courtesy call to Gov. Edgar Chatto before flying back to Manila.  All their activities were uploaded daily at their YouTube Channel & Facebook Page. 

 The visit is a perfect opportunity for Bohol to be known in the Asia- Pacific region and around the world since the main purpose of the event is to advertise the Philippines, especially Bohol to New Zealand through social media, television advertisements, daily updates and online streaming weeks leading to the grand coronation night with an expected reach of 773,800 followers on social media, 100,000 on International webcasts and 1,000,000 followers based on the 2014 Grand Finals data.

Check out the girls' 3rd & 4th Video Updates on their Philippine Visit 

 Ms. Micaela Ochoa of the Tourism Promotions Board – Manila guided the Miss Universe New Zealand group headed by Executive Director Mr. Nigel Godfrey & General Counsel Mr. Jack Yan and the reigning queen Rachel Millns who represented New Zealand in the 63^rd Miss Universe held in Doral, Miami early this year.

  Bluewater Panglao Resort is the
perfect location for a swimsuit shoot

Your Blogger had so much fun interacting & comparing notes with Mr. Godfrey & Mr. Yan who shared great insights on why the Miss Universe New Zealand has generated so much publicity & interest

The activity was made possible by the Philippine Embassy in Wellington-New Zealand, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Tourism Promotions Board and Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort as the main leisure and accommodation sponsor for the candidates.  

The group’s official website: http://nextmissnz.com/

Photo Credits: Alan Raga for Miss Universe New Zealand FB Page

Bluewater Panglao Resort Welcomes Miss Universe New Zealand 2015 Girls!

Bluewater Panglao Resort lives up to its billing as one of Bohol’s top luxury resorts when it welcomes the 20 official candidates for the Miss Universe New Zealand 2015 crown.

 Bluewater Panglao Resort's sun, sea , sky & superior service
awaits the 2015 Miss Universe New Zealand girls 

Designed with a contemporary Filipino style that is both modern & rustic at the same time, Bluewater Panglao Resort’s 54 elegantly appointed guestrooms and villas complete with the most modern amenities are more than ready to pamper the ladies as they arrive tomorrow for their four- day stay in the province.

Bluewater Panglao Resort’s unique design concept and soothing ambiance will surely be a delightful treat for the ladies. 

 Two of the New Zealand girls who will visit Bohol

 All set for their Bohol & Bluewater Panglao  Resort stay
Photo Credits: Miss Universe New Zealand FB Page

This will be a perfect opportunity for Bohol to be known in the Asia- Pacific region and around the world since the main purpose of this event is to advertise the Philippines, especially Bohol to New Zealand through social media, television advertisements, and online streaming during the pageant night with an expected reach of 773,800 followers on social media, 100,000 on International webcasts and 1,000,000 followers based on the 2014 Grand Finals data.

 a soothing pampering session awaits 

 mouth- watering gustatory delight 

This activity is made possible by the Philippine Embassy in Wellington-New Zealand, Philippine Airlines, Philippine Tourism Promotions Board and Bluewater Panglao Beach Resort as the main leisure and accommodation sponsor for the candidates.  

Thanks to Marvin P. Lao, Bluewater Panglao Resort Marketing Officer & Carminah Garcia DOT Manila

2015 Miss Universe New Zealand Candidates to Visit Bohol

Bohol has been selected as one of the country’s choice destinations that will play host to the 20 official candidates for the 2015 Miss Universe- New Zealand crown. The lovely candidates who will stay in the country for a 10- day goodwill visit will be accompanied by reigning queen, Rachel Millns. 

 reigning Miss Universe New Zealand 2014


Rachel Millns

This will be a perfect opportunity for Bohol to be known in the Asia- Pacific region and around the world since the Miss Universe New Zealand is always followed by their social media fans and families. 

 This piece of good news was relayed to me by a very reliable source from the high- end Panglao resort where the group accompanied by Manila- based Department of Tourism staff will be billeted.

Miss Universe New Zealand is not the first pageant to visit Bohol as part of its official pre- pageant activity. The first was the Miss Czech Republic Pageant that flew its official candidates to Bohol for photo sessions!

 More updates!

Miss  New Zealand during Miss Universe 2014