Kanoa Resort donates to Top Chef Competition

Posted on October 11, 2013March 5, 2015 by Corporate Affairs

Kanoa Resort Saipan is the most recent business venture in Saipan to donate to Saipan’s Next Top Chef Competition set this November. The hotel donated gift certificates, including a one-night stay, dinner and gift certificates to the hotel bar.
The competition will not only determine the next Top Chef but at the same time will raise funds for the Empty Vessel Ministry, an organization focused on outreach projects in Kenya, the Philippines and Bangladesh.
Kanoa Resort Resident Manager Mark Ratliff stated that the hotel is more than happy and honored to help for a good cause.

SOPHIA Walk 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013January 24, 2014 by Corporate Affairs

The Marianas Walking Association teamed up with Fiesta Resort & Spa Saipan to host the annual SOPHIA Walk last May 18.

The event drew more than a hundred participants with the youngest and oldest walkers receiving recognition for their involvement. The oldest female walker, Jo Izumi, served as the spokeswoman for the Japanese visitors and delivered the opening remarks of the event. Izumi is 92 years old.

Named after the former First Lady of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Island (CNMI), SOPHIA stands for Saipan Outdoor Physical Health Invigorating Adventure.

TSL Foundation is sponsor at the 32nd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival

Posted on April 22, 2013December 20, 2013 by Corporate Affairs

Tan Siu Lin Foundation executives have their photo taken with the 32nd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival Committee members after presenting their donation of $3,000 in free hotel stays to accommodate off-island delegates from Kiribati, Chuuk, and Guam. (photo courtesy of Saipan Tribune)

The Tan Siu Lin Foundation has joined the 32nd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival as a sponsor by donating $3,000 worth of free hotel accommodations to delegates from Kiribati, Chuuk, and Guam.

Tan Holdings Corporate Consultant David Sablan and Tan Siu Lin Foundation Manager Maggie Sablan shared that the foundation is honored to partner with the council and the festival organizers for the hospitality demonstrated to the delegates. David Sablan added that the foundation was very happy to be part of the festivity and understands its significance not only the people of Saipan but to the enhancement of the island’s tourism.

Festival Coordinator Parker Yobei said the the Tan Siu Lin Foundation has always been a proud supporter of the festival. He added his acknowledgement to the foundation’s efforts to promote, preserve, and perpetuate the cultural heritage of the Northern Marianas and the Commonwealth region.

The 32nd Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival occurred last April 19 to 21 at the Susupe, Saipan.