PH DOT proudly acknowledges Megaworld Resorts & Resorts because the inaugural institution to attain 100% Muslim-Pleasant Lodging certification.
Megaworld Resorts & Resorts (MHR) has proudly achieved a big milestone within the hospitality business, turning 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 variety inside its institutions. By setting excessive requirements for Muslim-friendly hospitality, MHR isn’t solely reworking 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 numerous 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 Resorts & Resorts, acquired 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 normal managers and executives.
“The awarding of this certification to Megaworld Resorts & Resorts is a big milestone for our collective efforts to offer inclusivity within the tourism business. Megaworld Resorts & Resorts now stands because the very first developer to have all of its properties acknowledged as Muslim-Pleasant Lodging Institutions,” DOT Secretary Christina Frasco mentioned.
“Megaworld Resorts & Resorts show, 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 comply with go well with; to combine Muslim-friendly providers in addition to merchandise in all of their properties as effectively,” she added.
According to 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 company to really feel comfy and at dwelling. By incorporating Halal-certified kitchens, prayer rooms, and Muslim-friendly facilities, we goal to foster an surroundings that displays our Filipino values of heat, hospitality, and respect. The Division of Tourism giving belief to Megaworld Resorts & Resorts could be very useful for us. All these efforts are autos for us to have the ability to give again to our shareholders, our house owners, whose belief we worth a lot as effectively.”
The commendation was given in a Ceremonial Awarding for Megaworld Resorts & 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 embrace: Belmont Resort Manila, Belmont Resort Boracay,
Belmont Resort Mactan, Savoy Resort Manila, Savoy Resort Boracay, Savoy Resort Mactan Newtown, Eastwood Richmonde Resort, Richmonde Resort Ortigas, Richmonde Resort Iloilo, Kingsford Resort Manila, and Twin Lakes Resort. Resort Fortunate Chinatown and Grand Westside Resort are on observe to obtain their halal certifications within the coming yr.
Moreover, the kitchens at Kingsford Resort Manila, Savoy Resort Boracay, Savoy Resort Mactan Newtown, and Belmont Resort Mactan have been licensed as Halal by the Halal Worldwide Chamber of Commerce and Business of the Philippines (HICCIP).
MHR has additionally made vital investments in Muslim-friendly coaching and 100% of its common workers are outfitted with the talents and data to fulfill 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 challenge 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 amenities 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 reveals 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 amenities 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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