Megaworld Hotels Achieves Historic 100% Muslim-Friendly Certification Across All Properties

Metro Manila — Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has become the first hotel chain in the Philippines to earn 100% Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment (MFAE) certification for all of its 13 properties from the Department of Tourism (DOT).

MHR managing director Cleofe Albiso accepted the award on December 18, 2024, expressing the Philippine hotel operator’s gratitude for their stakeholders and owners, as well as highlighting their consistent efforts in making sure that all MHR properties will remain inclusive for a diverse portfolio of customers.

“This achievement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that embrace inclusivity, allowing our guests to feel comfortable and at home. By incorporating Halal-certified kitchens, prayer rooms, and Muslim-friendly amenities, we aim to foster an environment that reflects our Filipino values of warmth, hospitality, and respect.” Albiso said, “The Department of Tourism giving trust to Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is very valuable for us. All these efforts are vehicles for us to be able to give back to our shareholders, our owners, whose trust we value so much as well,” she added.

Among the MFAE-certified properties of Megaworld are:

• Belmont Hotel Manila
• Belmont Hotel Boracay
• Belmont Hotel Mactan
• Savoy Hotel Manila
• Savoy Hotel Boracay
• Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown
• Eastwood Richmonde Hotel
• Richmonde Hotel Ortigas
• Richmonde Hotel Iloilo
• Kingsford Hotel Manila
• Twin Lakes Hotel

Hotel Lucky Chinatown and Grand Westside Hotel are on track to receive their halal certifications in the coming year while the kitchens at Kingsford Hotel Manila, Savoy Hotel Boracay, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, and Belmont Hotel Mactan have already been certified Halal by the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines.

Consistency Across The Board

MHR is committed to training 100% of its regular employees to cater to the specific needs of Muslim travelers to guarantee a culturally respectful and inclusive experience. Another MHR initiative in partnership with the DOT is Boracay’s first Muslim-friendly beach at Cove 2 in Boracay Newcoast, which includes facilities and amenities tailored to Muslim families. The project has already generated a 16% increase in business from the Muslim market.