As a testament to the luxury resort’s commitment to exceptional hospitality, City of Dreams Manila bagged three awards at the recent Stelliers Asia Awards, the only accolade in the region that honors the hospitality industry’s dedicated professionals.
Stelliers Asia Awards 2024 named City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres Green & CSR Hotelier of the Year while Vice President for Human Resources Thesz Liwanag and Rooms Division Training Manager Ardie Valerio were recognized as Human Resources Hotelier of the Year, and Unsung Hero of the Year, respectively.
“We are all very proud of our work in making City of Dreams a shining example of sustainability. This award recognizes the valuable work of our team whose creativity, diligence, and relentless commitment to deliver Sustainable Luxury for our guests. I am honored and fortunate to lead an extraordinary team.” Andres states, acknowledging his award.
The Stelliers awards program asserts: “As dedicated hospitality professionals from across Asia continue to raise the bar, breaking boundaries and achieving new heights, Stelliers applauds their excellence and inspiration to the wider hotelier community,” also stating that the awards aim to inspire the younger generation to pursue a career in hospitality.
The Stelliers Asia Awards 2024 ceremony held at the Four Seasons Bangkok recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry resumed after a four-year hiatus, with a total of 89 finalists in 19 categories composed of outstanding hoteliers “who represent the pinnacle of excellence in their respective fields”. The finalists were nominees from 12 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The19 categories are: Food & Beverage, Chef, Sommelier/Mixologist, Wellness and Spa, Front Office, Concierge, Engineering, Finance, Housekeeping, Human Resources, Information Technology, Hygiene and Food Safety, Marketing and Communications, Sales, Revenue Management, Green & CSR in ESG achievements, General Manager, Hotel Manager/Resident Manager, and ‘Unsung Hero’.
A jury panel composed of some of the most respected names in the industry convened to deliberate on the winners, guaranteeing a fair and comprehensive evaluation of excellence in the hospitality industry.