PH DOT proudly acknowledges Megaworld Motels & Resorts because the inaugural institution to attain 100% Muslim-Pleasant Lodging certification.
Megaworld Motels & Resorts (MHR) has proudly achieved a big milestone within the hospitality business, changing into the primary and largest Filipino resort chain to obtain the esteemed recognition from the Division of Tourism (DOT) for providing 8,500 rooms designated as a 100% Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Institution (MFAE). This prestigious designation underscores MHR’s dedication to fostering inclusivity and celebrating cultural range inside its institutions. By setting excessive requirements for Muslim-friendly hospitality, MHR shouldn’t be solely remodeling the panorama of lodging within the Philippines but additionally aligns its signature service ethos—often called Sampaguita—with the values of respect and understanding towards various visitor wants. This recognition positions MHR as a trailblazer within the realm of hospitality, shaping a welcoming future for Muslim vacationers within the nation.
Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of Megaworld Motels & Resorts, obtained the popularity for Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Establsihments. She was joined by key members of MHR, together with Group Normal Supervisor Arturo Boncato, Jr., Cluster Normal Supervisor for NCR+, Mario Justo, Jr., Cluster Normal Supervisor for Visayas, Avinash Menon, in addition to different common managers and executives.
“The awarding of this certification to Megaworld Motels & Resorts is a big milestone for our collective efforts to supply inclusivity within the tourism business. Megaworld Motels & Resorts now stands because the very first developer to have all of its properties acknowledged as Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Institutions,” DOT Secretary Christina Frasco stated.
“Megaworld Motels & Resorts reveal, not solely its dedication to inclusivity, but additionally a deep understanding of the worldwide tourism panorama. Megaworld’s management within the lodging sector units a brand new benchmark for the business, difficult and inspiring different builders and stakeholders to observe go well with; to combine Muslim-friendly companies in addition to merchandise in all of their properties as nicely,” she added.
Consistent with the nationwide authorities’s objective of positioning the Philippines as a number one Muslim-friendly vacation spot, Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of MHR, expressed gratitude for the popularity, stating, “This achievement demonstrates our unwavering dedication to creating areas that embrace inclusivity, permitting our visitors to really feel snug and at dwelling. By incorporating Halal-certified kitchens, prayer rooms, and Muslim-friendly facilities, we purpose to foster an setting that displays our Filipino values of heat, hospitality, and respect. The Division of Tourism giving belief to Megaworld Motels & Resorts could be very precious for us. All these efforts are automobiles for us to have the ability to give again to our shareholders, our house owners, whose belief we worth a lot as nicely.”
The commendation was given in a Ceremonial Awarding for Megaworld Motels & Resorts as DOT-Acknowledged Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Institutions on December 18, 2024, on the DOT headquarters in Makati Metropolis.
13-Muslim-Pleasant Properties
As of November 2024, 13 MHR properties have been inspected by the DOT assembly the requirements of an MFAE. Licensed properties embody: Belmont Lodge Manila, Belmont Lodge Boracay,
Belmont Lodge Mactan, Savoy Lodge Manila, Savoy Lodge Boracay, Savoy Lodge Mactan Newtown, Eastwood Richmonde Lodge, Richmonde Lodge Ortigas, Richmonde Lodge Iloilo, Kingsford Lodge Manila, and Twin Lakes Lodge. Lodge Fortunate Chinatown and Grand Westside Lodge are on observe to obtain their halal certifications within the coming yr.
Moreover, the kitchens at Kingsford Lodge Manila, Savoy Lodge Boracay, Savoy Lodge Mactan Newtown, and Belmont Lodge Mactan have been licensed as Halal by the Halal Worldwide Chamber of Commerce and Trade of the Philippines (HICCIP).
MHR has additionally made important investments in Muslim-friendly coaching and 100% of its common workers are geared up with the abilities and information to satisfy the distinctive wants of Muslim vacationers.
Collaboration and Initiatives
As a part of its ongoing efforts to advertise Muslim-friendly tourism, MHR has partnered with the DOT and the native authorities of Malay, Aklan to launch the Marhaba Boracay undertaking on September 10, 2024. This initiative focuses on making a devoted Muslim-friendly space alongside a 300-meter stretch of white sand at Cove 2 in Boracay Newcoast. The designated space gives services and facilities tailor-made to the wants of Muslim households and vacationers. Since its opening, Boracay Newcoast noticed an 16% incremental enterprise from Muslim market.
MHR’s recognition as a 100% Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Institution is the results of its dedication to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the DOT on Might 6, 2024, throughout the Arabian Journey Market in Dubai. Following the MOU, MHR actively participated in key commerce exhibits such because the SALAAM: The Halal and Commerce Expo, the thirty first Journey and Tour Expo VisMin Version in Cagayan de Oro, and the Philippine Halal Commerce and Tourism Summit. The group additionally held roadshows in Mindanao to advertise the Muslim-friendly services and Halal eating choices obtainable at MHR motels.
By its collaboration with the DOT and initiatives like Marhaba Boracay, MHR is setting new benchmarks for inclusive hospitality and reinforcing the Philippines’ readiness to cater to the quickly rising Halal tourism market.
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