PANAGBENGA 2020 - 25th Baguio Flower Festival

The long wait is over! It is time to plan your trip to Baguio City next year as the 25th Panagbenga Festival Schedule of Traditional Events launched with the theme: "Blooming Through the Years". 

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When in or plan to visit Baguio, Ela-G offers you grandiose accommodation.

Privacy, space is all yours! Ela-G sparkling clean accommodations are your perfect Family Home. We need to "go live" into the website property listing by clicking the image below.

Ultimate Guide to BNB Hosting by Ela-G (Part 3)

Fredolin P. Aguinaldo

Property Management

Property management provides complete real estate and property management solutions focusing on maximizing yields and enhancing the intrinsic value of an asset.

Click for a Sample of 360° video - credit to the owner

However, the real problem of knowing your competitors is still not very clear. How much opportunity is there for us property owners?

Despite some missing links, we can still increase our rental sales by focusing on the listing description. The lead picture should match perfectly with our listing description to attract attention. If potential clients read your listing and are not impressed, they are on the next one.

All furniture is loaded for the stylist and the interior decorator to work on. The decorative frames, corner plants, etc. are now positioned to client satisfaction and the testing of lightings, the entertainment system, and the electronic entrance key system is done in preparation for the arrival of the professional photographer.

Ela-G guest condo Living Room

Upon arrival, the photographer asks to open-wide all the windows so that natural lighting can enter the room then set their lenses to begin capturing the lead picture that best describes the listing description. They always position themselves on the 4-corners on every room to get a better, balance views, and selectively focus on several unique items that best describe the beauty of the rental property.

Photographer in action - Credit to the photo owner

Staging the living rooms follows by the master bedroom and the kitchen using a 360° videography shoot found to be most important, based on our own rental experiences. By doing this, the property is seen online anytime so that your prospective clientele can easily visualize their future home without visiting your property personally.

Ela-G guest condo Bedroom no. 1

Website developments are part of our service. Our web developer is now testing the listing description. The lead picture and the 360° video shoot on the entire space is loaded. They are also incorporating easy-to-use web-based internet applications with electronic businesses, and social network services into the system in order to reach more customers worldwide. Likewise, in order to increase the quantity and quality of traffic to the website, the latest SEO available and Pay-per-click options are included in the site to increase the owner’s revenue.

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Privacy, space is all yours! This sparkling clean condominium is your perfect Family Home. We need to "go live" and launch the website property listing by clicking the image below.

The key to any successful BNB rental business is to have 24/7 communication line. When your guest first reaches out to you about renting your property, you must get ready to answer back immediately ‘coz this will determine whether they want to book with you or not. It is a crucial time to show off your guest precise and good communication skills to win guest approval. Ela-G.

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Ultimate Guide to BNB Hosting by Ela-G (Part 2)

Fredolin P. Aguinaldo

Marketing Strategies

When you visit a new place, you are probably thinking of many things: The great restaurant, the beach, the lush mountain trails, the parade, and other outdoor activities. However, there is so much more to see and visit.

65th Miss Universe visits Baguio - Credit to the photo & video owner

In fact, one of the greatest things to do about the place is to find and bring your client to the absolute gorgeous street Art: the colorful murals. There’s “The Colors of the Stobosa Mural” painted beautifully at the cliffside of a mountain or the lion sculpture with “Welcome to Baguio” scripted on the foot of the statue as an example of instagrammable murals, but the list doesn’t stop there. With so much street art on what seems like almost every corner, your client will likely need a full day to explore the community has to offer.

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You can also design and make your own "Artistic Media Moment or Selfie-wall" or convert your pool machine shed into instagrammable murals if any. Overall, you should bookmark this list, then grab your phone and advise your client to dress in their most insta-worthy outfit, and head out there.

Our daughter Rea Lynne at The art museum in Gruyères, Switzerland

Fred & Eve at The HR Giger Museum Gruyeres, Switzerland

Art defines the local culture and it makes a destination more interesting, the reason why tourist frequents museums. From the paintings to the sculptures, to the real stories behind their work of art, museums tell a story or two about the culture of the region and the country in particular. I must confess, the best experience I had in Baguio was when I finally saw the local artist display at “The BenCab museum” in person for they say that Art is the journey of a free soul. Snap a photo for your client and tell them to bring brochures to know the different Art story that lies behind them.

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Show appreciation to your client who booked your place by offering a "House Guest Welcome Basket" upon arrival. The hand-picked gift basket should be carefully chosen among the best delicacies offered in the locality. After all, they travel far to reach your place and it is only fitting to offer them the luxury of taste on some energy booster food and locally brewed drinks to quince thirst.

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Your tour operator should bring your client to visit your community production facility the like of “The Silver Jewelry Maker”, they will surely have the chance to interact with these creative people behind the making processes of their product and bring some ideas on how the product being made and might as well, buy their produce.

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Likewise, they might also bring your client to eat at a local restaurant in order to savor their delicacy. At nighttime, you might as well bring your local grill master to display their technique with your client in your yards barbeque area as part of their experiences living in your property.

Credit to the photo owner

Credit to the photo owner

Meanwhile, the certifications of a senior citizen in the Cordillera to become a tourist guide by the Department of Tourism is admirable. The locals knew the history and traditions that are important to the community so that we don’t lose the same. The region is set to boost the tourism industry and their participation in the eco-tourism set sight that they will become social entrepreneurs on their own right. This project is highly recommended and to be emulated into your own community as well.

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Tourism is an important sector for the Philippine economy. Today, the travel and tourism industry expected around 5M tourist arrival until December-end. The statistic contributed to 14% to the country’s GDP

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Ultimate Guide to BNB Hosting by Ela-G (Part 1)

Fredolin P. Aguinaldo

There is an underlying market force that makes all of the short-term rental market possible. One is that major rental operators are renting a property long term and then re-renting it on a short term on all BNB platforms called rental arbitrage. But these kinds of business strategies are slowly killing individual operators by monopolizing the market that leads the same to dive deeper to compete with the price war. Before you even list your property on any of these BNB platforms, better to know what it means to assess your area is well suited to you to host to become more competitive. 

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Three Things to Consider Before you Host on BNB

Before we dive in and into some of the details, here are three major components to consider. Having a sense of these items will make your path to hosting a much smoother journey and enjoyable.

Business Plan & Interior Design

The first thing to do is to visit the project along with your marketing specialist and trusted interior decorator to come up with the best strategies to optimize the occupancy by rebuilding and rebranding. Your interior designer should be able to assess and make recommendations. On the other hand, the marketing specialist will be going to ask your monthly revenue goal as a basis for his calculations based on their research and statistics in the area.

Ela-G guest condo Site Visitation (Baguio Foreclosed Property)

Ela-G guest condo Original Sketch

After the site visitation, a business plan should be written containing the owner’s business goal, the methods on how these goals can be attained, marketing strategies, management, social entrepreneurship and the time frame in which the goal needs to be achieved. Your business plan shows how you will get from here to there.

Ela-G guest condo Business Plan Preparations / Credit to the Photo Owner

Before a work task begins, the completed plan should be discussed with the unit owner or the owner’s representative(s). The interior designer will present their sketches of the optimized new room layout, color schemes, furniture layouts, etc. and affix their signatures on the contract and construction plans.

Credit to the photo Owner

Credit to the Photo Owner

Ela-G guest condo Final Floor Plan (Baguio Foreclosed Property)

Ela-G guest condo Contract Signing

The construction contractor assigned to rebuild the property should seek relevant permits from the building administrator’s office and pay the corresponding construction bond. The same processes are done to all government offices along with the utility provider in the area, when required.

Credit to the photo Owner

Credit to the photo Owner

The project reconstruction includes a comprehensive and safe dismantling of the existing interior. Reconstruction and rebuilding should have adequate construction materials fitted for the purpose. When backyard renovation is involved, a detailed plan should be prepared and approved as well.

Ela-G guest condo Dismantling of Interiors (Baguio Foreclosed Property)

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Safety to employees and pieces of machinery is everybody’s concern following safety procedures during construction activities.

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As the construction progresses, the interior designer along with the owner or owners’ representative is now busy shopping for the required furniture. They should collaborate and agrees to what type of furniture to buy, the color scheme on the bedroom, living and dining room accessories, etc. The entertainment system, the refurbished window frame, along with the aesthetic design of the property should create romance and luxury fitted to an ultimate travel experience.  

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Go Pink | Chic & Modern Private Rm at Ela-G guest condo in Baguio

By: Fredolin P Aguinaldo

The “Pink Bedroom” offered is a fully furnished 14sqm Private Room.

The “Pink Bedroom” is form part of Ela-G’s 72sqm fully furnished 2-bedroom condo unit located in Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines (walking distance from the famous Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto).

Space is decked out with modern interiors to level up your staycation experience that has everything you need for a worry-free visit. The “Pink Bedroom” offered is at its coziest with 1-4 guests, but can accommodate 6 at most.

Space

It's one of the biggest units available for rental in Athena Tower III Condominium Baguio. Guests can use the free Car Park slot available as per the duty guard advice, and then walk 3-floors down to unit 105 on the First Basement.

Note: No elevator service, therefore, the unit is not suited for elders.

The essentials are all part of the rental:
- The “Pink Bedroom” (Bedroom 2)

- Guest on the “Pink Bedroom” can use the pink bathroom, the dedicated key is provided (with toilet bidet, toiletries, bath towels & shower heater)

- Common Living room (with 43” Flat screen + WIFI-capable TV Plus & speedy internet connection)

- Common Dining table (can seat up to 8 guests)

- Common Kitchen (with dinnerware, drinking glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils & appliances such as a microwave, refrigerator, gas range oven with range hood, rice cooker, electric kettle & fire extinguisher for emergency use)

- extra electric stand fan for every area (common area, pink bedroom & blue bedroom)
- With 1 free parking slot per condo unit (Specific Note: first-come-first serve)

- With exhaust fan on the living room

- With private & common emergency exit point

Prices

The “Pink Bedroom” cost: Php 2,500.00 ($48.00) daily

Extra people: Php 250.00 ($5.00) / night after 6 guests

Weekly Discount: 15%

Monthly Discount: 30%

Cancellation: Strict

Weekend & holiday Price: $57.00 / night

Prevailing exchange rate: 1.0 USD = 52.10 PHP (02/06/2019)

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About the Pink Bedroom:
The "Pink Bedroom" is fitted with 2-sets of queen-sized bed + single bed each. It can easily accommodate 4-6 adults.

The "Pink Bedroom" is my daughter’s personal choice. For what it lacks in size, natural light through the window, it makes up for its coziness through its cool three setting lighting fixtures. The “Pink Bedroom” has high speed Wi-Fi where everybody can enjoy using the internet or view their favorite movies in private with their own gadgets without disruption. For temperature control full-size window, operable ventanilla or small glass window and stand fan are available.

Everyone can cook, dine and interact with other guests in the common area. If you wish to relax and see the beautiful surrounding of the condo building, one has to climb the stairs up to the covered top floor.

Other things to note

The Ela-g guest condo is my home away from home, and each guest that it becomes home to is entrusted with its utmost care. The furniture is expensive to maintain and replenishing its freebies is a daunting task for owners.

To my guests, please take care of my home, take only what you need, and ensure that anything that is not complimentary is still there upon checkout and in good condition.

Permit to engage in business

Ela-G guest condo acquires all necessary permits to engage in business in Baguio and pay corresponding taxes.

At Ela-G we offer wide ranges of accommodation from condo units to vacation houses. Come home and live with us to an exclusive year-round mountain top sanctuary.

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Ela-G guest condo at Vista Brenthill Baguio Net Operating Income (NOI) - BnB option

Recently I bought a pre-selling condo pad in Baguio and is now about to be delivered. I am now evaluating the rental potential of said property by listing major components for my projected Net Operating Income (NOI). Could you please help me evaluate the data listed below to compare my projective return from other rental properties locations? 

Your input will be valuable to the realization of a good project study that I am currently preparing.

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Disclaimer
Data listed are all assumptions, the results are only for quick analysis. #Ela-G

How Ela-G guest condo helps foreigner’s dilemma.

By Ela-G

Upon arrival in Baguio, a couple of foreign nationals stayed in a hostel but unfortunately, the place had issues. The host cannot control the noisy environment that even at fast midnight they claimed that they cannot catch their sleep. Certainly, the host isn’t going to tell you that the place is prone to noise pollution. It would put them out of business if they warn you. I’m not sure how you’d research any accommodation and figure this out to your advantage, maybe due diligence might do the trick beforehand. Because of the unfortunate incidence, they canceled their stay at the hostel the next morning and as we approved their request to live with us at Ela-G guest condo they left the hostel and headed straight to our place.

Ela-G guest condo Baguio

This is what they have to say:

 At Ela-G guest condo.

Is Baguio worth visiting? Yes, still worth visiting. With regards to some negative comments about pollution that occurs mostly during the holiday season, it is true because of too many cars brought by lowlanders but it's not enough reason to say it's not worth visiting anymore. Just like anywhere in the world, it has a lot of positive and negative points.

Camp John Hay Eco-Trail (credit to the photo owner)

There is so much more to Baguio. Yes, it is a great city; arguably one of the most exciting places in The Philippines! From history to colder climate, it’s certainly one of Philippines tourist epicenters. Whether you are a first-time vacationer or a business traveler, we recommend venturing beyond the city limits.

Asin Hot Springs (credit to the photo owner)

There are so many more places that this city has to offer outside of the buzz and bright lights of the Metro. Whether you fancy hiking, waterfalls site seeing, hot spring hopping, cool environment’s resorts visitations or just a city break, you will find several places to consider if you’re searching for something a little different from “The Big Smoke and heavy traffic” of the Metro.

Bridal Veil Falls (credit to the photo owner)

Baguio City is a favorite summer destination among Filipinos and foreigners because that's when we get to wear boots and sweeter - it's cool and chill.

See some of the beautiful photo-shoot from my wife Evelyn visit our guest and be transported into a world of Ela-G’s customer services:

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