According to Colliers Philippines’ latest report on the hotel sector, the country’s hotel occupancy remains steady, and daily rates are increasing, despite a drop in foreign arrivals, particularly from South Korea and China. Domestic tourism is boosting the industry, especially the growing...
The Manila Hotel has entered into a landmark partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The partnership designates the historic hotel as an official training ground for aspiring hoteliers and...
A new landmark development where culture, creativity, and commerce converge will soon rise in Makati’s most vibrant neighborhood. Scheduled to open in 2026, the Canopy by Hilton Makati will debut in the country’s major commercial and business district. The announcement came after the formal...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the conglomerate led by tycoon Dr. Andrew L. Tan, reported a 39-percent jump in net income to ₱19.2 billion in the first half of the year, driven largely by the increasing contribution from its real estate business and tourism-related segments, on the back of...
Real estate giant Ayala Land Inc. is diverting ₱1.44 billion in funds raised from the sale of AREIT Inc. shares to pay for its acquisition of the 578-room New World Hotel from the redevelopment budget of Bank of the Philippine Islands’ Ayala headquarters. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
When NUSTAR Hotel Cebu opened its doors in May 2025, it brought with it the kind of world-class prestige and promise long associated with the globe’s most exclusive destinations - as Cebu’s first ultra-luxury hotel. Just months after its debut, the hotel has already secured a nomination for...
Ayala Land Hospitality (ALH), a unit of Zobel-led Ayala Land Inc., has tapped Marriott International to debut Moxy Hotels in the Philippines with the 260-room Moxy Circuit Makati. In a statement, ALH said it has signed an agreement with Marriott to bring its playful, design-forward lifestyle hotel...
The Manila Hotel reopens Heritage Museum following extensive enhancements aimed at delivering a more engaging historical experience. Located at the lobby level of the iconic hotel, the revamped museum presents a newly curated collection of artifacts, documents, and interactive displays that...
The Art Gallery by The Manila Hotel presents The Art of Syncretism, a compelling exhibition featuring the works of esteemed Filipino artist Roy Veneracion. Officially opened on July 16, 2025, the exhibit runs through August 16, 2025, offering hotel guests and art enthusiasts the opportunity to...
Bangkok has always held a special place in my heart. It’s a city of contrasts: frenetic yet graceful, ancient yet modern. On my recent trip, I returned not just to Bangkok, but to one of its most storied landmarks: the newly reopened Dusit Thani Bangkok. What awaited me was more than just a hotel...
The Manila Hotel, in partnership with Designers Circle Philippines (DCP), presents “Timeless,” an exhibit of modern Filipiniana bridal gowns, on display at the hotel’s iconic Grand Lobby until Aug. 7, 2025. Celebrating the elegance of the Filipino love story, “Timeless” brings together...
A Michelin recognition is one of the highest honors in hospitality, awarded to hotels that meet global standards. The guide evaluates properties based on five criteria, including architecture, service quality, and local relevance. This year, two Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR)...
