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Ayala Acquires New World Makati: A Power Move in the Heart of the City
MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES — Just when we thought the Makati skyline had settled into its rhythm, a quiet shift sends ripples through the city’s luxury hospitality scene. The well-loved New World Makati Hotel, a longtime favorite for both business travelers and staycationers, is now under the wing of one of the country’s most powerful names in real estate: Ayala Land.

Hospitality Watch PH
Jul 32 min read
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Move Over Boracay? Bohol Just Surpassed Tourism Expectations in a Big Way
They say paradise takes time to heal. For Bohol, the healing has finally turned into a comeback—and it’s not just a quiet one. From...

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 282 min read
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IHG Moves Toward Plant-Based Menus in the Philippines
June 2025 — Manila, Philippines As the hospitality industry continues to redefine luxury through sustainability, InterContinental Hotels...

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 272 min read
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Amanpulo Named One of Asia’s Top 10 Resorts in 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Awards
PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES — In a prestigious nod to Philippine hospitality, Amanpulo has secured a spot among the Top 10 Resorts in Asia in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, reaffirming its standing as one of the region’s premier luxury destinations.

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 242 min read
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Siargao in 2025: Island Icon Rises Again With Global Recognition, New Developments
Photo Courtesy of Agoda.ph Once known as the country’s best-kept surf secret, Siargao  is stepping into the global spotlight once more in...

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 222 min read
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Philippines Eyes 8.4 Million Tourists in 2025, Yet Early Momentum Falls Short
The official tourism campaign of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Love the Philippines , launched in 2023, aims to inspire deeper...

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 222 min read
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Palawan Reigns Supreme: The World’s Best Island for 2025
There are places that live up to the hype—and then there’s Palawan. In a world overflowing with beautiful destinations, the Philippines’...

Hospitality Watch PH
Jun 212 min read
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