Celebrating Partnerships that Shape the Future of Hospitality in the Philippines
Last month, the SethiG team traveled across the Philippines, engaging with leading hotel groups, developers, and procurement heads shaping one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
Our mission was two-fold:
To represent our valued vendor partners, including Dream Master Bedding, and to deepen our understanding of the evolving hotel and retail landscape across Manila, Clark, Subic, and Cebu, gaining firsthand insights for both our family’s hospitality ventures and SethiG’s future market strategy.
We were privileged to meet and connect with some of the Philippines’ most respected hospitality leaders, a few of whom are featured below:
Accor – Kash Aristotle Salvador (Director of Development) & Maria Manlulu Garcia (GM, Novotel Manila Araneta City) Ascott Philippines – Venessa Koo (VP, Business Development) & Frances Claire Dichosa (Director of Procurement) AppleOne Group – Rheabeca Fuentes (Group Procurement Director) & Samantha Manigsaca (VP, Hospitality) Crown Regency Hotels & Resorts – Susan King (Owner, Radisson Bohol & Crown portfolio) Cebu Landmasters, Inc. – Mathias Bergundthal (Director, Hotel Assets) & Maria Theresa (Procurement) Chroma Hospitality, Inc. – James Montenegro (Country Manager) Hann Resorts – Procurement team for the upcoming Banyan Tree Clark & Clark Marriott Hotel PHINMA Hospitality (Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham PH) – Dean Cid (President) & Robbie Gonzalez, CHA (Director of Operations) SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. – Cathy H. Nepomuceno (SVP, Operations) & Neil Rumbaoa (SVP, Development) Subic Sun Convention Resort & Casino – Development team for the upcoming Ibis & Mercure Subic (Darwin Labayandoy, Cluster GM)
A big thank you to Radisson Blu Cebu — Ann Olalo and her remarkable team, for their warm hospitality throughout our stay. It was also a pleasure reconnecting with Jack Uy of Savers Group Holdings, owners of the Best Western Hotels & Resorts master franchise in the Philippines and a long-time Guestline customer.
At SethiG, our foundation has always been owner-first, shaped by our own experience in developing and operating hospitality businesses. That perspective allows us to represent only best-in-class suppliers and solutions we truly believe in, ensuring every partnership we build delivers genuine value, performance, and long-term impact for both owners and operators across Asia.
This trip reaffirmed our belief that the Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting hospitality frontiers, driven by quality, partnership, and innovation.
Grateful to all our partners and new friends for the warm welcome and engaging discussions. Until next time, we look forward to returning soon. 
