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NOVOTEL MANILA ARANETA CITY REDEFINES BUFFET DINING WITH FRESHFINITY AT FOOD EXCHANGE MANILA

A refreshed buffet experience brings together six international culinary stations, locally sourced ingredients, and a more mindful approach to dining. There is something stirring in the kitchens of Novotel Manila Araneta City. Following its 10th year, the hotel is sharpening its culinary identity through a collection of new and reimagined dining experiences: Freshfinity, a modern buffet concept at Food Exchange Manila; the reopening of Indulge...

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 It's not always malicious — sometimes it's an outdated photo, sometimes it's a review written by someone with very different standards than yours — but the result is the same: money spent on a...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

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...

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...

What Are the Biggest Philippine Tourism Developments Happening in 2026?

If you've tried to plan a Philippine trip this year — or you're just someone who works in or around the industry — you've...

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...

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion 2026 brings innovation and business opportunities to Manila

Taiwan’s latest innovations took center stage in Manila as the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion was held during Taiwan Expo 2026, which ran from September 17...

Century Park Hotel marks 50th anniversary

One of Manila’s most enduring hospitality landmarks, Century Park Hotel, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary under the theme “A Golden Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years...