Expanding Horizons: Ascott, Philippines marks 25 years of defining global life
Ascott Limited embodies a spirit of excellence and innovation, a globally recognized service residence and hotel brand with a lasting, defining industry heritage built on a strong global business, outstanding service and diverse accommodation offering in 40 countries. Ascott paved the trail in 1984 with its first international service residence in the Asia-Pacific region and opened up the chapter that will be a success by expanding to the Philippines in 2000.
This year, Ascott tagged 25Th The country’s anniversary celebrates its legendary past, thriving present and promising future. As the company expanded its horizons, Ascott held a Philippine-themed Jubilee anniversary event on June 16 at the National Museum of Natural History in Manila.
“It is the Philippines celebrating our 25Th Anniversary, this is an incredible milestone, a strong testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Mr Patrick Vaysse, National General Manager of Ascott Philippines, Philippines. “We look forward to decades of growth here in the Philippines as we continue to provide highly curated spaces where guests can live and call home. ”
An unforgettable evolution celebrates with a feast
Ascott entered the Philippines market in 2000 when he opened in Somerset Millennium Makati. Since then, the company has expanded to 17 properties in 17 major cities across the country, while elevating service experience to global standards. Ascott showcases high-end modern amenities and Filipino signature brands through five different brands: Ascott, Oakwood, Citadines, Citadines, Somerset and Lyf.
25Th Ascott’s anniversary celebration captures the company’s journey in the Philippines, reflecting its immersiveness and impact on the local market. The National Museum of Natural History, like Yayana, promotes the idea of a rich blend of modern elegance with Filipino culture, proves to be the perfect atmosphere for a festive night full of reasons to celebrate. Wearing nine matches on their best modern Filipinos, guests were given exquisite art performances and excellent culinary works.
Setting the mood is a showcase of world-class talent, including the amazing opening performances of the Philippine Ballet Theatre and the Manila Quartet. The highlight of their performance was that ballerinas directed guests and Yashi officials to place 2,000 electronic candles on the iconic steps of the National Museum, meaning the first Ascott properties launched a brand new home in the Philippines.
The main characters in the Philippines travel have also received attention. Ascott Philippines National General Manager Patrick Vaysse, Ascott Chief Strategy Officer and Southeast Asia Managing Director Kar Ling Wong expressed his gratitude to everyone who has succeeded in the company over the past 25 years, while highlighting their excitement for the future.
“The Philippines has an important position in Ascott, with over 6,000 rooms. What’s more, the Philippines has been leading the way in some of the squads around the world.”
In a true Filipino way, dining experience is a major part of Ascott 25Th– News celebrations. Together to create a wealth of options, it is a dream team from different properties in Ascott Philippines, namely Manila Castle Bay City, Ascott Bonifacio Bonifacio Global City Manila, Citadines Roces Quezon City, Joy Nostalg Hotel and Suites Manila and Citadines Bacolod City.
The feast begins with a salad called Solana, inspired by the Spanish “Sunlit Place”. Features grilled eggplant and local mesk-like, this dish has a delicate flavor and is tropical fueled with a mango vinegar. Next is the Maharlika Pillowettes soup, composed of chicken and shrimp-filled wontons and wild mushroom soup topped with crispy beef jerky and microgluten, a combination that is completely rich, earthy and indulgent. Then there is the main course: a great choice between the chicken inasal roulade and Crab Cake and Sultada Surf’N Turf. The former reimagines the famous Bacolod chicken iNasal, mixed with poultry and seafood, fixed with homemade yam paste, Adlai rice and freshly made Asocado Salsa on the best Muscovado on Negros Island. Then, Sultada Surf’n Turf is a bold mixture of filet mignon and chunky crab cakes, paired with pureed sweet potatoes and Adlai rice, all bundled with rich beef. This dish is named after the Filipino word”Surtada”, which refers to the exciting conflict, embodying a dynamic contrast of land and ocean flavors in a dish. Figuring out the Ascott Philippines Silver Jubilee menu is a fusion of Negros Fadriga Cacao Cacao Cacao, a dessert that combines locally sourced ingredients in a dessert: Fadriga Cacao bold smoother negros roban and bot smoother smoother smooth a bot bate bate a bat batuy.batuan and batuy batuy.batuy.batuy batuy.batuy batuy y. Ingredients from Negros West.
Respect the partners who have made possible the past 25 years
In the spirit of the celebration, Ascott’s Jubilee Anniversary also recognizes important stakeholders who have helped shape the company’s growth over the past 25 years. The first Diamond Star Award of the night was given to Melesa “Elsie” Chua, the owner of Ascott’s first property in Somerset Millennium Makati, Philippines, and it was appropriate. The trophy represents Ascott’s appreciation for the recipient’s valuable partnership and commitment to a shared vision for enriching global life.
The following Ascott property owners also received the Diamond Star Award: CDC Holdings, Inc. ; Capitaland And Ascott Trust; Valero Prime Land Realty Development Corporation; WJ Global, Inc. ; Star Anise Properties Corporation; CDC Millennium Management Services, Inc. ; Benito & Sons Management Corporation; CLI Premier Hotels Int’l, Inc. ; Amigo Scotts Management, Inc. ; Grand Pine, Inc. ; Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation; Legaspi Village Land Properties, Inc. ;World Hotel Residence Makati, Inc. ; CLI Hotels and Resorts, Inc. ; JG Jinmen Leisures Corporation; CCLI Premier Hotels, Inc. ; Quantuvis Resources Corporation; Dowell Container and Packaging Company; Velasons, Inc. ;Cebu Diamond Ventures; DDMP REIT, Inc. ; Yuson Huang Excellence Soberano, Inc. ; Herran Land Ventures, Inc. ; Worldwide Central Properties, Inc. ; CDC Homes Development & Ventures, Inc. ; Malveda Properties and Development Corp. ACP Hospitality, Inc. ; Rivulet Legacy Development Corporation; IDC Prime, Inc. ; IDC Prime, Inc. ; Iconic Resorts Properties, Inc. ; and Grand Land, Inc.
Meanwhile, Ascott awarded the milestone trophy on the property celebrating a key anniversary. Somerset Millennium Makati is honored to celebrate 25 years of operations and provide excellent service, while both Citadines Salcedo Makati and Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila are praisedTh Year.
Sustainability is an important part of Ascott’s success
Part of Ascott’s success in the Philippines over the past 25 years has been the Ascott Cares program. Ascott, who recognizes the Global Sustainable Tourism Commission (GSTC) for its meaningful efforts to people and the planet, is committed to expanding its culture of care and hospitality through its operations and across supply chains.
In the Philippines, Ascott reached another milestone in its commitment to sustainability and community support, as the company proudly donated Php 294,720 to the Kabang Kalikasan ng Pilipinas Foundation Inc. The funds were raised from a year-long campaign, which ran from March 5, 2024 to March 31, 2025, that called on guests to support a vital cause by purchasing any of Ascott’s delightful plus characters, that is, Cubby, Tami Tami Tami, Paw the Pawikan, Philippine Eagle Gila and Tara the Tarsier. The luxury price is 950 Philippine Peso, not only provides guests with a charming companion, but also offers Kabang Kalikasan Ng Pilipinas Foundation, Inc. Opportunities to contribute to key conservation efforts.
Ascott Philippines donated on May 23 in Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila, the global city of Ascott Bonifacio. The awards ceremony was led by Rennan John Reyes, the Philippine National Sustainability Champion and Cluster General Manager, and respected members of the Cares Council. Also participating were Cloda Urquico, head of resource generation and partnerships at the World Wildlife Foundation in the Philippines, Iris Maligat, company partnership manager, and Johnny Gao, Assistant Sustainability Assistant, and media partners.
The initiative highlights Ascott Philippines’ strong commitment to sustainability under the Ascott Cares program. Given its success, Ascott Philippines looks forward to more opportunities to expand its partnerships and make greater progress in the sustainable future.
Ascott’s 25th celebration continues
Ascott’s huge success in the Philippines has inspired the company’s goals over the past 25 years. Its expansion in the Philippines will continue as it looks to have 30 properties and 6,000 keys. By 2028. This year alone, Ascott Philippines is preparing to open Somerset Properties in Valero Makati and Gorordo Cebu.
Meanwhile, Ascott keeps its 25Th– Treat guests with special rewards, momentum. For example, throughout 2025, guests can enjoy special rewards in the exclusive promotion of “25 Years, 5 Brands and 25,000”. Complete five unique overnight top 25 guests in different brands of Ascott Philippines (Ascott, Oakwood, Citadines, Somerset and Lyf), or staying in one brand, you will earn 25,000 Ascott Star Rewards points. Each participating accommodation includes a complimentary breakfast, as well as a specially curated Horizons campaign welcome kit and use Premier amenities in Ascott Properties.
A series of special events are also being in the pipeline, with the return of Ascot Star Rewards Caravan scheduled for the third quarter of this year.
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