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Industry Snapshot


Stay Report: Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
A Firsthand Hospitality Watch Experience Hospitality Watch stayed at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila on multiple occasions, including Mother’s Day 2026 and Christmas 2025—two of the busiest periods on the hotel’s calendar. Luxury hotels are easy to appreciate when occupancy is low. The real measure of hospitality, however, is how consistently a property delivers exceptional service when it’s operating at full capacity. For us, Edsa Shangri-La, Manila continues to set that benchmark.
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Stay Report: Fairmont Makati
A Firsthand Hospitality Watch Experience Hospitality Watch stayed at Fairmont Makati from February 14–15, 2026, during the Valentine’s Day weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. When the MICHELIN Guide expanded its hotel selection in the Philippines, Fairmont Makati was among the properties recognized for delivering a stay worthy of international attention. Located in the heart of Makati’s central business district and directly connected to Greenbelt, the hot
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From Boracay to Coron: The Lind Hotels Begins Island Expansion, with Siargao Next in Sight
After establishing itself as one of the country’s premier luxury lifestyle resorts in Boracay, The Lind Hotels is entering a new phase of growth with the development of new properties in Coron and Siargao, marking its transformation from a single-property brand into a curated multi-island portfolio. The expansion comes as demand for premium leisure destinations in the Philippines continues to strengthen, with the independent Filipino hospitality brand betting on destination
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