Araneta Hotels celebrate triple honors for Ibis Styles Manila, general manager and Halal dining
Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City and its general manager, Maria Manlulu-Garcia, received multiple honors at the 2026 Asia Hospitality Awards. The awards recognize the hotel's innovative lifestyle concept and Garcia's leadership in the hospitality sector.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the growth and professionalization of the Philippine hospitality industry on a regional stage.
MANILA, Philippines - In an industry where excellence is measured not only by service but by the ability to shape experiences that resonate far beyond a hotel stay, Araneta Hotels Inc. marks a defining chapter with regional acclaim, visionary leadership and a commitment to hospitality that embraces every guest.
At the 2026 Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) held at the Dragon Pearl in Vietnam, ibis Styles Manila Araneta City was recognized as Asia's Finest Lifestyle Hotel, affirming its place among the region's most innovative hospitality brands.
For ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, the accolade recognizes a hospitality concept unlike any other in the country. Inspired by the iconic Araneta Coliseum, the hotel transforms the excitement of concerts and sporting events into an immersive, design-led experience where every space tells a story.
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