The collective approach to pursue sustainability

Philhost 2025 gathers stakeholders to discuss sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industry

- CARLA MORTEL BARICAUA

Over 220 participants joined this year's Philippine Hospitality on Sustainable Tourism (Philhost) event to discuss issues in hospitality and tourism such as circular economy, operational efficiency, design innovation, and the economic impact of sustainability, among other topics.

Under the theme “Pursuing Sustainability,” the annual activity brought together property developers, hotel operators, industry leaders in tourism and hospitality, environmental groups, regional experts from public and private sectors, solution providers, designers, and students for a day-long series of workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities.

Held at Ascott Bonifacio Global City on May 22, 2025, Philhost was organized and led by Cyndy Tan-Jarabata, president and CEO of Tajara Hospitality, and Eric Ricaurte, founder and CEO of Greenview.

In her speech, Tan-Jarabata acknowledged the importance of communicating sustainability, practical actions, and the need to move forward with implementation. She also mentioned that Philhost aims to address various aspects of sustainability. “Circular economy, which is actually a hot topic not only this period, but I think it’s something that we have to carry on in the future,” she added.