World Travel Awards
For the 10th straight year, Seda Hotels has been recognized as the “PHILIPPINES’ LEADING HOTEL GROUP” in the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA)!
The WTA Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023for “the Oscars of the travel and tourism industry” was held this year at the GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Stakeholders in the local tourism and hospitality were quick to extend their felicitations to the group for their unprecedented accomplishment.
“The Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association would like to congratulate Seda Hotels for winning its 10th straight title as the Philippine’s Leading Hotel in this year’s World Travel Awards,” said Jeffrey Limbonhai, president of the Cagayan de Oro Hotels & Restaurant Association (COHARA). “Since its establishment in Cagayan de Oro, Seda Centrio has been an invaluable member of our association, sharing their insights and best practices for the betterment of our city’s hospitality industry. We wish them more success and prestigious awards in the years to come!”
“I would like to give my congratulations to Seda hotel for winning 10th straight year in a row as Philippine’s leading hotel Group,” said Councilor Jay Roa Pascual, chairman of the Cagayan de Oro City Council Committee on Tourism.” I must say they not only bring pride to their hotels, but bring pride to the Philippines as well.”
“As the Chairman of the Committee on Tourism, I am so proud to have our very own Seda Centrio here in Cagayan de Oro City. Just goes to show the kindness and love they bring to their guests has shown in their results! More power Seda Hotels and may you continue to bring your dedication and service to higher levels! Mabuhay!”
Established in 1993, the WTA is now globally recognized as the “ultimate hallmark of excellence” in the tourism and hospitality industries. It covers country, regional, and world awards.
Another highlight of the awarding ceremony was the recognition of the Philippines as “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” for the fifth year in a row.
Aside from Seda Hotels, several other Philippine tourism stakeholders in the private sector were likewise recognized during the event, among them Discovery Shores Boracay (Philippines’ Leading Beach Resort 2023), Travelite Travel and Tours Co. (Philippines’ Leading Destination Management Company 2023), and Okada Manila (Asia’s Leading Casino Resort 2023).
Regional winners, as well as runners-up and previous year’s awardees, are qualified for the WTA’s World edition, which will take place in Muscat, Oman in November 2023.
Seda Hotels is owned and operated by AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts Corp.
Seda has 11 city hotels, resorts and serviced residences in 10 destinations throughout the Philippines. Its first hotel opened in late-2012 in BGC, Taguig and since then, its properties have received various recognitions for product and service excellence from various award-giving bodies, including online booking sites and restaurant guides, and pioneered innovations that resulted in elevating the customer experience. Seda hotels are located in Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Iloilo, Nuvali, Laguna, Makati, Quezon City, El Nido, Palawan and BGC, Taguig.
“To our supporters, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and to our staff, we dedicate our win for their commitment and continuous efforts to serve our guests the best way they can,” Seda Hotels said in a statement posted on its website.
