“What makes this recognition meaningful is that it puts a spotlight on what is already strong about our hospitality: the destinations we represent, the people behind every stay, and the genuine care Filipinos naturally extend to Guests. Our responsibility is to keep strengthening the systems, people, and service standards that allow these qualities to be experienced consistently across our hotels, while giving our brands greater visibility across more markets and channels.” ~Socrates “Sonny” Alvaro, Managing Director of Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts
Filipino hospitality gained another international spotlight as Savoy Hotel Manila was recognized as Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel 2026 and Philippines’ Leading Airport Hotel 2026 at the World Travel Awards 2026.
The latest achievement marks the hotel’s sixth consecutive win in the Philippine category and its second recognition at the Asia level, further highlighting its presence in the region’s hospitality industry.
For Socrates “Sonny” Alvaro, Managing Director of Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts, the recognition provides an opportunity to introduce homegrown Philippine hotel brands to a broader international audience while continuing to strengthen the consistent delivery of Filipino hospitality across the group’s properties.
Filipino by Design, Competitive by Standard
Savoy Hotel Manila first received the Asia’s Leading Airport Hotel title in 2021 and has continued to be recognized as the Philippines’ Leading Airport Hotel every year since. Its 2026 awards add another regional achievement to a hotel brand built on consistent operations and a distinctly Filipino approach to guest service.
At the core of this approach is the Sampaguita Brand of Service, which is anchored on four values: Love, Honor, Dignity, and Healing. These principles are incorporated across Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) through employee training, guest interactions, service standards, and everyday hotel operations.
While the service philosophy provides a shared standard across the group, each hotel is also encouraged to reflect the unique character of its destination, people, and local culture.
As MGHR continues to expand its hotel portfolio, maintaining this balance remains important—ensuring that every property delivers a consistent level of service while preserving the distinct identity and character of the destination it represents.
Taking the Savoy Brand to More Philippine Destinations
Today, the Savoy brand operates in Manila, Boracay, and Mactan, Cebu.
The Savoy Hotel brand is set to strengthen its presence in the Philippines with upcoming properties including Savoy Hotel Capital Town in San Fernando, Pampanga, a 374-room development within Megaworld’s 35.6-hectare Capital Town township, and Savoy Hotel Palawan in Paragua Coastown, San Vicente.
As the brand continues to expand, maintaining a consistent level of service remains a key priority. Each new Savoy property is expected to uphold the brand’s operating standards and service culture while tailoring the guest experience to reflect the character and needs of its destination.
Savoy Hotel is part of the growing Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) portfolio, which currently comprises 16 hotels. The group is targeting nearly 12,000 hotel rooms by 2032 across strategic destinations in the Philippines.
With this expansion, MGHR continues to align its hotel operations, employee development programs, service standards, and destination-focused experiences across its properties. The goal is to ensure that the growth of its room inventory is accompanied by a consistent standard of guest service.
For MGHR, growth is not measured solely by the number of hotels in its portfolio. It also involves ensuring that every property brings Filipino hospitality to life while remaining connected to the unique character of its destination and the expectations of its guests.
About Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts
Megaworld Global Hotels
& Resorts (MGHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. Recognized with a Tourism Excellence Award by the Department of Tourism in 2025, MGHR is the country’s largest homegrown hotel operator, offering Muslim-friendly accommodations and mindful stays across its growing portfolio of 16 hotels, 8 brands, and 12,000 room keys, including those in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, The Sampaguita, across its brands, including Savoy, Belmont, Richmonde, Hotel Lucky Chinatown, Twin Lakes, Kingsford, Grand Westside and Chancellor. Its properties are located in key tourism and business destinations across Metro Manila, Batangas, Boracay, Cebu, and Iloilo. MGHR also manages international brands, including Mercure Mactan Cebu and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo.
