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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 It's not always malicious — sometimes it's an outdated photo, sometimes it's a review written by someone with very different standards than yours — but the result is the same: money spent on a...

SMHCC’s MICE leadership earns 3rd TTG distinction for SMX Convention Center

SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) continues to strengthen its role in shaping the Philippine MICE industry as its convention center arm, SMX Convention Center, was named Philippines’ Best Convention & Exhibition Center at the 35th TTG Travel Awards, its third consecutive win in the category. The recognition, presented during the 35th TTG Travel Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on September 24, 2026 at Centara...

10 years strong: Novotel Manila Araneta City honors a decade of hospitality leadership

A decade since it first graced Philippine shores, the inaugural Novotel property of Accor in the country stands as a luminous emblem of the...

Angel’s Pizza secures top honors in 2025 delivery platform awards

Angel's Pizza, one of the Philippines' leading and most-loved pizza chains, proudly announces its recent dual victory in the highly competitive online food delivery...

Golden ornaments, warm lights adorn Hotel Lucky Chinatown’s newly lit Christmas tree

The spirit of Christmas shone brightly in Binondo as Hotel Lucky Chinatown officially lit its grand Christmas tree, unveiling this year’s theme “Hope All...

Taal Vista Hotel lights up the heart of the holidays

Taal Vista Hotel welcomed the Christmas season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held on November 22 at the hotel’s historic main lobby,...

Taal Vista Hotel to unveil renovated Lake Wing Rooms in 2026

The year 2026 marks an exciting new chapter for SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) flagship property in Tagaytay, Taal Vista Hotel, as it...

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts lands major recognitions in 2 prestigious PH hospitality awards

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) continues to make remarkable strides in the Philippine hospitality industry as it takes home two major awards from the...

Belmont Hotel Manila marks 10 years as Megaworld’s top Metro Manila hotel

Celebrating a decade of unprecedented success, Belmont Hotel Manila now stands as property giant Megaworld’s most-booked hospitality property in Metro Manila that continues to...

Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila illuminates the holidays with ‘Season of Joy’ tree lighting celebration

Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Manila officially ushered in the holidays with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, celebrating this year’s evocative theme, “Season...

#FeelTheHolidaySparkle this Yuletide season at Pico de Loro Cove

A heartwarming and meaningful Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place at Pico de Loro Cove to usher in the holiday season. The event was...

Okada Manila rings in the holidays with annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and Christmas Carnival grand opening

The Forbes 5-star integrated resort Okada Manila ushered in the most wonderful time of the year with its spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and...

Sotogrande Hotel Baguio highlights tradition, optimism for the years ahead in Christmas tree lighting festivity

Sotogrande Hotel Baguio officially ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, led by General Manager Ella Delos Santos, and...

United Nations confers SM Hotels’ iconic property in Tagaytay as a Community Peace Center and Global Citizens Hub

In a landmark celebration of the 80th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) this year, Taal Vista Hotel, one of the Philippines’ most iconic...