A Complete Hub for Travel Essentials

Words Tedrick Yau
Photos courtesy of The Travel Club+
January 6, 2025

Artwork on a LOJEL Luggage

Specialized for almost everything travel related, a newly upgraded spot promises a hassle free shopping experience. Thinking of a beach trip, eyeing a winter wonderland vacation, or simply looking to fly out to enjoy local cultures, The Travel Club+ at Power Plant Mall in Makati offers a wider selection of travel essentials for any journey. With a fusion of style, function, and personalized service, The Travel Club+ is making everything simpler by becoming a more complete one stop shop.

For three decades, The Travel Club has been known as the go-to store for all things travel. When the flagship new concept of The Travel Club+ was opened in Shangri-La Plaza, it thrilled travellers with its upgraded interior, an array of exclusive brands, travel curations and more. The Power Plant branch is consistent with the new idea, offering a comprehensive shopping experience for a smoother trip. Customers can shop exclusive and premium brands such as France’s Oumos, Italy’s Piquadro, South Korea’s Rawrow, USA’s Briggs & Riley and Japan’s Ace and Proteca. Supporting local as well, homegrown brands are also available in The Travel Club+.

The Travel Club+ Store

An interesting new feature, a Smart Concierge greets guests and readily assists with the different products. An in-store viennoiserie and a community lounge where shoppers can relax or plan future trips with friends is also available. A crowd-favorite, the Custom Corner where travelers can personalize their gears and add a unique flair to their essentials is also a staple in the new store.

Family friendly, The Travel Club+ is also thoughtfully designed with special curations for parents traveling with babies or toddlers, people traveling with pets, and artsy travelers.

Adding to the relaunch, premium carry-essentials brand LOJEL also introduced a sustainability campaign. “The Traveling Storyteller: A Sustainability Campaign” in partnership with For the Future and MAD Travel brings together advocates, artists, and sustainability enthusiasts. This vision lies at the heart of LOJEL’s dedication to make journeys enriching and impactful.

LOJEL’s Brand Manager, Katherine Banawa, shared the brand’s dedication to sustainability, revealing how LOJEL’s products are crafted for mindful movement that minimize environmental impact. From material sourcing to design, each detail reflects the brand’s mission to create products that allow everyone to journey responsibly. MAD Travel co-founder Rafael Dionisio shared impactful stories behind its organization. He talked about the Yangil tribe of Zambles and the resilience that fuels their dreams of a better future.

Artist Della De Leos painted on a LOJEL bag

This inspiring narrative was brought to life through artist Della De Leos’ beautifully painted art on LOJEL luggage and bags. The artist captivated spectators with her creations, telling a story of movement within nature and the connections made along the way. The piece now called “The Traveling Storyteller” will travel across The Travel Club stores nationwide, symbolizing the power of art to inspire action and spread awareness.

Carrie Nakpil of For the Future recounted how the organization began in Poblacion, sparked by a group of like-minded individuals united by their desire to support local communities. She reflected on her personal journey with the Yangil Tribe of Zambales, where she felt their deep connection to the land and their hope for a better future.

Nakpil shares, “It was a really nice collaborative process. More people are curious about the impact of sustainability." Reflecting on the little things we can do to make a difference, she said, "Nowadays, it’s so easy to get lost in urban life, but remembering that we are one with the world can help us find ways to make an impact in our everyday lives.”

Guided by their shared vision, the partnership among LOJEL, For the Future, and MAD Travel will continue a journey to sustainability.

The Travel Club+ at Power Plant Mall is located at the R2 Level.