Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Named PH's First-Ever 'Muslim-Friendly Hotel Chain'

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has been recognized as the Philippines' first-ever 'Muslim-Friendly Hotel Chain' by CrescentRating, the global authority on halal-friendly travel, at the Halal in Travel Awards 2025 in Singapore.

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This first-time award highlights MHR's dedication to diversity and inclusive travel by providing services that meet the needs of Muslim guests.

"We congratulate all the men and women of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts for this remarkable milestone, most especially in taking a bolder step in achieving our company's thrust on inclusivity and cultural diversity across our townships," says Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, President of Megaworld Corporation.

Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, emphasized the significance of the award in her acceptance speech: "This milestone is more than an award. It reflects the Philippines' growing spirit of openness, learning, and cultural harmony. It is our heartfelt invitation to our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world—to make the Philippines, Asia's Pearl of the Orient, your next home away from home." She added, "As we celebrate this moment, we are reminded that inclusion is not an endpoint—it is a continuous path of learning, listening, and improving. We know there is still more to do, and we embrace that with open hearts and renewed purpose. We will continue to ensure that peaceful and restful stays are wrapped in the warmth of Filipino hospitality—the kind the world has come to cherish, and our Muslim travelers can call their own, and the kind we call the Sampaguita Brand of service excellence."