Novotel Manila Araneta City and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City have taken center stage within Accor’s Asia network, earning top distinctions at the Asia Leadership Conference 2026—a milestone that reinforces the Philippines’ rising influence in the regional hospitality landscape.
A landmark moment for Philippine hospitality
Hosted at Novotel Manila Araneta City, the three-day conference gathered over 300 General Managers and global leaders from Accor. Guided by the theme “THRIVE,” the event focused on the future of hospitality through performance, purpose, and people—marking the first time the Philippines served as host, and spotlighting Araneta City as a premier destination.
Leading the region in brand excellence
At the highlight Asia Leadership Awards, Novotel Manila Araneta City secured the Brand Excellence Award for Midscale & Economy, achieving the highest brand audit score in Asia at 91.54. The recognition affirms the hotel’s consistency, strong market presence, and ability to deliver an elevated guest experience at scale.
This builds on an already impressive track record. In 2023, the property was recognized as Best Food & Beverage Performer at the Accor Asia Awards and earned nominations across key categories including Hotel of the Year and Best Loyalty Performance—demonstrating strength across both operations and guest engagement.
A culture powered by “Heartists”
Further elevating their achievements, both Novotel and ibis Styles Manila Araneta City were honored with the Work of Heart Award, celebrating authentic, people-centered hospitality. The recognition reflects outstanding employee engagement scores—9.9 for Novotel and 9.8 for ibis Styles—among the highest across Accor’s network.
These results highlight a deeply rooted culture of trust, care, and service excellence, brought to life daily by their “Heartists,” Accor’s term for passionate hospitality professionals.
Sustained excellence and responsible growth
Novotel Manila Araneta City continues to gain momentum as a finalist for Hotel of the Year 2025, recognizing overall excellence in operations, guest satisfaction, and brand standards. It also earned a finalist spot for the Responsible Hospitality Award 2025, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and progress toward Green Key Certification.
More than awards—an industry statement
Beyond the accolades, the conference served as a platform for strategic exchange—bringing together industry leaders to discuss evolving travel trends, guest expectations, and the growing importance of sustainable practices.
For Araneta Hotels Inc. and its teams, these wins go beyond recognition. They signal a defining moment—where Filipino hospitality, driven by heart, culture, and performance, stands among the best in Asia.
