MANILA – Robinsons Hotels and Resorts (RHR) has cemented its status as the premier hospitality group in the Philippines after securing three top honors, including the coveted Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group, at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025 gala ceremony held in Hong Kong.
This significant recognition is a testament to RHR’s unmatched geographic reach and diverse, quality portfolio—the largest in the nation. RHR boasts 31 properties spanning 20 cities and municipalities, offering accommodations that range from ultra-luxury to essential value.
experience to the vibrant Bridgetowne Destination Estate
that offers luxurious comfort, fabulous cuisine, and various
natural, cultural and historic treasures within reach.
corporate and lifestyle destination with world-class
facilities and highly-personalized Filipino service
Barun Jolly, RHR’s Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager, shared his response to the collective wins:
“We are incredibly proud of this achievement. It serves as an affirmation of our mission: to not only be the largest hotel group in the Philippines but also the definitive leader in quality, expertise, and authentic Filipino guest experience. These awards reflect the dedication of our entire team across the country to deliver exceptional hospitality every day.”
In addition to the top title, two of RHR’s esteemed properties also earned major accolades:
- Philippines’ Leading City Hotel: Grand Summit General Santos (South Cotabato)
- Philippines’ Leading Family Resort: Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu
Grand Summit General Santos in Mindanao stands out as the region’s premier upscale corporate and lifestyle destination. Its world-class facilities and signature personalized Filipino service make it truly one-of-a-kind.
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu is a popular holiday destination, with various natural, cultural and historic treasures within reach. Guests love its spacious guestrooms and suites, with gracious service, fabulous cuisine, luxurious amenities and extraordinary views all around.
World Travel Awards 2025, Oscars of the travel industry:
Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group, Philippines Leading
City Hotel for Grand Summit Hotel General Santos
as and Philippines’ Leading Family Resort for Dusit Thani
Mactan Cebu
World Travel Awards gala ceremony were Senior
Vice-President, Mr. Jolly Barun (center) and Vice-President,
Ms. Annalyn Yap (2nd from left), joined by Mr. Graham
Cooke, President of the World Travel Awards (2nd from right).
RHR offers a comprehensive portfolio strategically structured to cater to the entire spectrum of travelers:
- Luxury & Premium: This includes the ultra-luxury Nustar Hotel in Cebu’s first integrated resort; Fili Hotel, the only 5-star homegrown Filipino brand; the upscale Grand Summit, which made its debut in General Santos City and set to open more properties in key local destinations; and the mid-range Summit hotels.
- Value-Focused: Go Hotels and Go Hotels Plus brands cater to value-conscious travelers seeking quality and convenience.
- Celebrated International Brands: RHR also proudly owns renowned international properties such as The Westin Manila, Crowne Plaza Galleria, and Holiday Inn and Suites Manila Galleria in Metro Manila; and Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu in the Visayas.
By offering this unparalleled diversity of award-winning accommodations for every journey, Robinsons Hotels and Resorts continues to elevate the country’s tourism landscape and set the benchmark for Philippine hospitality excellence.
