Hospitality industry

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SM Hotels marks SM’s 40th year with up to 40% off room stays

SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is slashing rates by as much as 40 percent across its portfolio in line with SM Supermalls’ 40th anniversary celebration, giving travelers a chance to enjoy luxury stays and dining at steep discounts

20 Aug 2025

10:57AM

Lagen reimagined: Luxury redefined through Filipino craftsmanship

In September 2025, Palawan’s iconic Lagen Island is reintroducing itself after a dramatic transformation, unveiling a 42-key private island retreat that unites culture, sustainability, and design.

13 Aug 2025

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Hilton, Ayala Land to open lifestyle hotel Canopy in Makati by 2026

Hilton and Ayala Land Hospitality have signed an agreement to bring the first Canopy by Hilton hotel to the Philippines, with the 24-storey, 400-room property set to open in 2026 in Makati’s One Ayala development.

8 Jul 2025

8:26AM

Best Western taps Savers Group to expand hotel footprint in PH

Global hospitality chain Best Western International has partnered with Pampanga-based conglomerate Savers Group Holdings (SGH) to ramp up its hotel development footprint in the Philippines through a Developer Agreement signed on July 7, 2025.

6 Jun 2025

8:43AM

SM Group doubles down on tailored experiences to serve evolving consumer needs

As consumer behavior continues to evolve, the SM Group is ramping up its customer experience strategies to meet the growing demand for personalization in retail and hospitality.

26 Apr 2025

3:16PM

NUSTAR powers into year three with the launch of NUSTAR Hotel, Cebu’s 1st ultra-luxury hotel

In just three years, NUSTAR Resort Cebu has transformed the region’s tourism game, turning Cebu into a rising hotspot for luxury travel, shopping, and entertainment.

12 Mar 2025

8:38AM

Ayala to spend $500M to double hotel, resort room inventory as PH tourism booms

Ayala Land Inc. senior vice president Mariana Zobel de Ayala said this initiative underscores the company’s confidence in the Philippine tourism industry, which is poised for growth with the government’s goal of attracting 12 million foreign visitors by 2028.

29 Oct 2024

3:29PM

NUSTAR Resort Cebu brings enchanting holiday spirit to Visayas

NUSTAR Resort and Casino, the premier luxury destination in Visayas and Mindanao, recently lit up the holiday season with two grand events, bringing a sense of wonder and festivity to its guests.