Skip to main content

Megaworld Hotels receive DoT "Safety Seal" certification; 95% of staff vaccinated nationwide

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the country’s largest homegrown hotel chain today, has vaccinated 95% of its 1,154 hotel-based staff and personnel who are actively working in the various properties during this pandemic. 

These include teams from the front office, housekeeping, food, and beverage, engineering, sales and marketing, finance, executive, human resources, and security in different hotel locations around the country.

              TWIN LAKES HOTEL in TAGAYTAY                 Eleven properties of PH’s largest local hotel chain receive ‘Safety Seal’ certification from the Department of Tourism 

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts has 11 existing properties across the country: Richmonde Hotel Ortigas in Pasig City, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel in Quezon City, and Richmonde Hotel Iloilo; Savoy Hotel Manila in Newport City, Savoy Hotel Boracay in Malay, Aklan, and Savoy Hotel Mactan in Cebu; Belmont Hotel Manila in Newport City and Belmont Hotel Boracay in Malay, Aklan; 

Twin Lakes Hotel in Laurel, Batangas; Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila; and Kingsford Hotel in the Entertainment City, Parañaque.

“Herd immunity in all our hotel properties across the country has always been our ultimate goal to ensure not only the safety and well-being of our staff but also of all our guests who stay in our hotels. Under our Vaxxed and Ready Campaign, the group has been very active in our vaccination program to ensure our contribution to the recovery of the hospitality industry,” says Cleofe Albiso, group general manager, Megaworld Hotels.

Currently, Twin Lakes Hotel near Tagaytay and Belmont Hotel Boracay are open to guests for leisure and staycations. The other hotels only accept both Filipino and foreign guests arriving from other countries who are required to complete the government-mandated quarantine days.

“We have been getting sustained bookings left and right for our staycation hotels in Tagaytay and Boracay. This is a good sign to the country’s tourism industry because we can still see that travel remains one of the things people are willing to spend on even during a pandemic,” explains Albiso.

All 11 hotels under the Megaworld Hotels & Resorts brand have been given the ‘Safety Seal’ certification from the Department of Tourism, which means that the properties are compliant to the Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS), including the adoption and use of the StaySafe.ph application in all properties for the purpose of contact tracing.

“We go beyond just compliance because we have innovative programs in place to ensure that we provide the safest working environment for our employees and the safest place to stay for all our guests,” Albiso adds.

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts currently has a portfolio of around 4,000 rooms in key tourism destinations around the country, making it the biggest single operator of 100% Filipino-owned homegrown hotel brands in the Philippines. 

The company has announced that it is adding more hotel properties in the next five years, particularly in Boracay, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, and in the bustling Entertainment City in the Manila Bay area. ###



Comments

Check out more...

GCash cautions against gambling apps used for phishing

A recent investigation by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) and the leading mobile wallet GCash, has led to the discovery of certain gambling sites and apps which were used for account takeovers in the recent surge of phishing scams. Additionally, some influencers may have unknowingly promoted these gaming apps without being aware of their fraudulent nature. GCash is now cautioning its users to be extremely careful when accessing online gambling sites and apps, and to avoid them altogether if possible. In this latest scheme, perpetrators created gambling apps while falsely claiming to be accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). These apps deceive users with a verification process, redirecting them to a fake GCash website or payment page to top up betting credits. From there, fraudsters were able to access sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, GCash numbers, MPINs, OTPs, and other personal data that can be exploited to gain unau

The Little Mermaid’ makes a splash onto the screens of SM Cinemas

The much-awaited live-action reimagination of Disney’s classic, ‘The Little Mermaid,’ is currently showing at SM Cinemas nationwide.  Dive into a world of underwater adventure, finding love, and realizing dreams with Ariel, portrayed by American singer-songwriter, Halle Bailey. Swim with the young mermaid as she trades her voice for legs so she can discover the world above water. At SM Cinemas, movie screens are equipped with cutting-edge technology that offers the highest quality of pictures and sounds. Be a part of Ariel’s world through the SM IMAX experience of crystal-clear scenes, with a wider view of life under the sea. Watch films on a state-of-the-art screen that is twice the size of a regular cinema where one can feel the crashing waves through a cinematic surround sound system. The comfort and convenience of moviegoers have always been a top priority. The plush seating, spacious theaters, and efficient ticketing systems ensure that the movie-watching experience is hassle-free

5 moments that made the 2022-23 NBA Season epic

Rewatch the season that was – and more – with NBA League Pass powered by PLDT Home!   The 2022-23 NBA season has been nothing short of epic. From the league’s best players cementing their legacies to teams achieving historic feats, the NBA has provided some of the best storylines throughout the year – all of which Filipino fans can revisit through NBA League Pass powered by PLDT Home. As the season culminated with the Denver Nuggets dominating over Miami Heat, 4-1, here’s a look back at some of its best moments: 1.  Big trades shock the league An NBA season isn’t complete without teams making huge moves before and at the league’s trade deadline. The Dallas Mavericks made the first big move, trading Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith to the Brooklyn Nets for Kyrie Irving, adding another superstar to their team to back up Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic.   However, the biggest trade was completed during the deadline, when the Phoenix Suns landed Kevin Durant in a massive four-team

#Gcash users can now go cashless on their next Euro trip thanks to Alipay+ partnership

GCash users can now opt for a hassle-free, cashless payment method on their next Euro trip as the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet is now accepted in Europe’s top travel destinations, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy. This cross-border payment service is part of the e-wallet’s strengthened collaboration and partnership with Alipay+ to offer a seamless and secure payment experience, as well as real-time foreign exchange (forex) with no service fee, allowing customers to a hassle-free and rewarding travel experience abroad. Among the key merchants and stores that can accept GCash via Alipay+ are Harrods, Liberty London, and Harvey Nichols in the UK; Printemps in France; Müller and dm-drogerie markt in Germany; as well as itTaxi, and IVS Group, the leader in the vending machines market, in Italy. “In line with our fervent commitment to make our customers’ everyday lives better and more convenient, we want to make sure that they can maximize their GCash account no

Book Your Flights with Cebu Pacific and Seize Sulit Hotel Deals

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline,  is giving  every Juan  more reasons to seize the moment and  book their flights now  as it partners with  several hotels   offering   sulit   and   exclusive discounts  for that one unforgettable vacation. Book your flights across Cebu Pacific’s widest domestic network  and get  these  exciting deals  from the following hotel partners * : Club Paradise Palawan •  10% off on seafood bucket •  30% off on couple’s massage at Glow Spa •  10% savings on other treatment and services Discovery Shores Boracay •  16% off on dining offers;  Tomohawk  Steak at Forno Osteria Modern Filipino Boodle Fight  •  16% off on spa treatments: Terra for Two (180 mins); Terra’s Journey (180 mins) Discovery Samal •  Up to 40% off in The Bar - Junior Suite, Executive  Villa  and Villa  rooms o  Includes breakfast for two, roundtrip airport and boat  transfers o  Stay dates :  August 1 - December 20, 2023   Fili NuStar Hotel and Casino Cebu •  Up to 25