By Our Staff Writer
The Hospitality Asia event series announced the successful completion of the 9th Hospitality Philippines Conference. Held on September 9–10, 2026 at the Marriott Manila, HPC2026 delivered unparalleled insights, high-level networking, and actionable strategies aimed at navigating the evolving market landscape beyond rapid growth, it said.
As the region’s premier two-day leadership assembly, the event brought together the nation’s foremost asset owners, operators, developers, investors, and tech visionaries to address a pivotal country theme: “What Comes After Growth: Hospitality’s Next Test in the Philippines”.
The 2026 edition saw exceptional engagement across both days, cementing its position as the ultimate gathering for decision-makers in the Philippine hospitality ecosystem, the organizers said.
Over the course of the two-day assembly, the conference saw participation of nearly 500 attendees, comprising top-tier C-level executives, developers, hotel general managers, and government representatives.
The event convened 125 expert speakers and 54 leading event sponsors and partners showcasing cutting-edge solutions.
The Hotel Investment Summit, held on the first day of the event, featured industry leaders engaging in discussions on capital deployment, asset optimization, emerging destination markets across the archipelago, and sustainable long-term yields.
Panellists also highlighted the transition from rapid expansion to value creation and risk mitigation in a competitive landscape.
Christine Angela Sevilla, Senior Director, Development, South East Asia Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group, said it was no longer just Manila that was discussed at the event, but also in other parts of the Philippines who want to know how the hotel industry will be in the next five years.
“So, this is a great learning platform for all different aspects of the hospitality industry, as well as how we can help each other in the growth,” Angela Sevilla said.
The Hotel Design Summit at the event brought design pioneers and architects together to showcase master planning strategies that seamlessly blend modern luxury with authentic Filipino cultural heritage, emphasizing climate-resilient architecture, wellness-centric hospitality environments, and space optimization to drive operational efficiency.
