Lakbay Magazine

What Makes a Hotel Review Trustworthy in the Philippines in 2026?

Anyone who's booked a hotel off a 4.8-star rating and walked into something that looked nothing like the photos knows the specific betrayal of a review that lied to them. It's not always malicious — sometimes it's an outdated photo, sometimes it's a review written by someone with very different standards than yours — but the result is the same: money spent on a...

Pag-IBIG Fund, Megawide mark first topping-off milestone under Expanded 4PH partnership

Pag-IBIG Fund and Megawide marked the first topping-off milestone under their partnership on October 1, further advancing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang...

Embrace the present with Conrad Manila’s ‘Of Art and Wine Series: Between Layers of Stillness’ by Benjie Cabangis

The premier hotel along Manila Bay unveils a compelling 22-piece collection at Gallery C, inviting guests into a contemplative journey through gesture, texture, and...

Travel dreams come alive at the 4th Travel Sale Expo

Travel dreams are coming to life this October as the Travel Sale Expo 2026 returns for its fourth year, bringing together travel deals, dream...

From travel holiday dreams and TARA! adventures: Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts invites travelers to explore PH at Travel Sale Expo 2026

Travel dreams are meant to be lived—and with the holidays just around the corner, now may be the perfect time to turn those plans...

Conrad Manila hosts the 16th Asian Regional Ikebana Conference

The luxury bayside property welcomes master floral artists and delegates across the region to celebrate harmony, nature, and the timeless art of Ikebana. Conrad Manila...

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. expands its portfolio into island luxury with Shangri-La Santelmo Cove

SM Hotels partners with Shangri-La Group to bring a new sustainable upscale resort to Hamilo Coast SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), the hospitality arm...

Flavors Restaurant and Textures by Tamayo’s culinary collaboration a celebration of modern Filipino cuisine

Flavors Restaurant at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati has partnered with Textures by Tamayo's for "Beyond the Filipino Table: A Modern Culinary Showcase," an...

Back-to-back wins underscore SM Hotels’ commitment to inclusion, engagement, and the growth of its people

Global and industry honors spotlight the company’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, employee engagement, and people development. SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) has earned consecutive...

Conrad Manila introduces ORKIDÉA, a Limited-Edition Signature Craft Gin

In its milestone 10th year, the premier hotel along Manila Bay unveils a bespoke spirit at C Lounge, inspired by the Philippine orchid. As part...

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. brings Filipino destinations to one table through SMX’s Culinaire 2026

From its hotels and resorts to its convention centers, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) connects guests and communities with the places, stories, and...

Filinvest joins Pag-IBIG as more leading developers support Marcos’ Expanded 4PH

More Filipino workers will have greater access to quality homes at more affordable prices as Pag-IBIG Fund expands its housing partnerships under President Ferdinand...

#ResponsibleCoffee: Building a sustainable Philippine coffee ecosystem

By Curve Coffee Collaborators In the heart of the Philippines’ rising coffee scene, something more meaningful than a great cup is taking shape. It’s not...