The Heritage Hotel Manila: December 2009

Friday, December 11, 2009

The Heritage Hotel Manila - E-NEWS EDITORIAL

HERITAGE E-NEWS

Official In-House Publication of The Heritage Hotel Manila

Managed by Millennium Hotels & Resorts

EDITORIAL

Publisher

EDDIE YEO

General Manager

Editorial Consultant

LAWRENCE WEE

Resident Manager

GIGI GAW

Director of Sales & Marketing

GRAZIE MAGSALIN

Director of Human Resources

LYN SY

Director of Finance

Editor-in-Chief

ROMINA GERVACIO

Marketing Communications Manager

Coordinators

JO-ANN EMPERADO

MarComm Coordinator

EDEN JUANITAS
HR Executive
CHERYLL ANN CERBITO
HR Admin. Assistant

Graphic Artist

LIZA PAMINTUAN

Photographer

JOSEPH SY

Graphic Artist

Contributing Artist/Photographer

ARMIN SALVIO

LUCIO SANTOS

ALDRIN UMALI

Artists

RICHARD DESOLOC

HR Admin Coordinator

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

HERITAGE HOTEL STAFF PARTY

The Heritage Hotel management and staff will hold a simple thanksgiving celebration and Christmas Party on December 22, 2009 (Tuesday), 6:00 pm at Heritage Ballroom with the theme, “Christmas Carol at Heritage Hotel.”

The 2009 Christmas Event Working Committee headed by Ms. Grazie Magsalin, Human Resources Director is at the helm of the preparations.

The awarding of this year’s Model Supervisor and Employee of the year, cheerful voices of the Heritage Hotel’s chorale, exciting prizes, fun games and Male and Female Star of the Night are some of the highlights of the yuletide festivities.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Singaporean and Indonesian Embassy Tips Its Hats Off to Heritage Hotel’s Service Excellence

As a testament to the Heritage Hotel’s impeccable and excellent service, the Singaporean and Indonesian Embassy recently cited the Hotel’s outstanding contribution for the success of their respective events: “Concert in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Singapore-Philippines Diplomatic Relations” and “60th Anniversary of the Bilateral Relations of Indonesia and Philippines.”

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BOARD FORM THE STAFF OF THE HERITAGE HOTEL MANILA

If Santa grants you a million pesos as a Christmas gift,

how will you spend it?

If Santa will grant me a million pesos as a Christmas gift, the first thing I will do is thank God and Santa because that’s what I really wish for. How will
I spend it? First, I will settle all my financial obligations and then save some for my children’s education. I will also give a portion of that money to a non-government organization as a donation not only for the victims of typhoons but also for the less fortunate. I will also spend a special Christmas with my family and friends and of course, with my Laundry family.

Grace M. Alvarez
Laundry

“If Santa grants me a million pesos I will gather all the street children in our hometown (Muntinlupa), bring them in toy kingdom and let them choose whatever toys they would want and after that I’ll give them a wonderful party with all the mascots of Jollibee , with face painting , marvelous games, and prizes to make them feel the Christmas spirit and also to make them feel that they are loved.”

Geraldine E. Aquino

Housekeeping

Thank you so much that I will have 1 million pesos and since it is yuletide season and a time to share the blessings I wont be stingy because it is given to me heartedly by Santa to spend. Half million I will give to the poor and the half will goes to my immediate family.

Angel Asi

Sales

If Santa would grant me one million cash as a Christmas gift, I would give half of it to my parents as gratitude to everything that they have done for me through out these years. Then I would invest some of it in putting up my own business. Lastly, I will share it to charity and save some at the bank.

Joyce Paguia

Catering

“ What a generous Santa! … If he’ll give me a million peso, I will spend it to the less fortunate people. We all know that our country suffered from typhoon and there are a lot of people who are affected. In a little way I want to share it with them”

Karl Fortaleza

Kitchen

Many staff would say, they will fund their 1M for their house and lot, others will travel abroad , for those who got house already, they will buy another house, for those who were affected by typhoon - will buy rubber boat instead car.

For Riviera & Banquets Staff - they will divide amongst themselves to buy Christmas Noche Buena for their families.

If its for the whole department - we will close Enchanted Kingdom, get a caterer for 3 meals, invite each employee with their immediate family to spend the whole day there with food and give aways to take home. We will book Island Cove for overnight stay for all families. Of course, 10% of which will be donated to charity for Christmas.

How I wish this will be real!

Best Regards,
Gladys E. Biala
Food and Beverage Manager

Honestly, we wouldn’t like to spend the one million peso- gift from Santa. Maybe, we would just save or invest it in a business for more significant use in the future. But if Santa wouldn’t allow keeping the money and must be spent in a day; we would sponsor a grand family getaway for Heritage employees to Palawan or Singapore. Better yet, it would be added as a Christmas gift (bonus) equally distributed to all employees.
HRD

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

HERITAGE HOTEL’S MODERN SAVVY STYLE ON THE PAGES OF MEGA MAGAZINE, THE PHILIPPINES’ PREMIER GLOSSY FASHION MAGAZINE

The Heritage Hotel Manila’s modern savvy and sleek contemporary look was the inimitable backdrop to MEGA magazine’s fashion spread in the August 2009 issue.

Top designers and models graced the bright ambiance and elegantly-appointed presidential suite and the Mediterranean-designed Riviera Café for an avante-garde fashion shoot by Doc Marlon, one of the country’s ace photographer.
MEGA magazine is the Philippines’ premier glossy fashion magazine. Scott Shuman, the creator of popular fashion blog The Sartorialist of Conde Nast’s style.com recently expressed to MEGA magazine editor-in-chief Carla Sibal, his admiration for the magazine, which he saw from a Filipino colleague in New York.

“It was the first time I’ve seen a magazine from Asia that’s really worth the read! I’m very impressed with your articles and features as well as the styling for the shoots,” averred Schuman.
MEGA Magazine is published by the MEGA Publishing Group.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT AT THE HERITAGE HOTEL MANILA

Micheal Jackson impersonator Kenny Whiz together with
THHM General Manager, Mr. Eddie Yeo, (center) ,
(left to right) Ms. Lana Sullano, Mktg. Services Executive,

Ms. Mina Gervacio, Marcom Manager, Kenny Whiz,
Mr. Eddie Yeo, General Manager ,
Mr. Lawrence Wee,Resident Manager ,
Ms. Gigi Gaw, Director of Sales and Marketing

and Ms. Chiara King, Sales Manager.

“This is it or isn’t it?” Michael Jackson rocked the house and wowed the crowd at a spectacular live concert at the Heritage Hotel Manila’s Grand Ballroom on October 21, 2009, or at least his best known impersonator - the multi-awarded Las Vegas talent Kenny Whiz did amaze guests with his looks, swagger, hip swaying, crotch-clutching and signature fancy moonwalking dance moves packed with panache.

Whiz’s performance was as close to having Michael Jackson in the flesh as he performed top of the charts favorites together with the MJ Dancers: “Smooth Criminal,” “Jam,” “Scream,” “Human Nature,” “Black and White,” “Billy Jean,” “Beat It,” “Remember the Time,” “Man in the Mirror,” “They Don’t Care About Us.”

He capped the concert on a high note as he sang and danced the quintessential Michael Jackson record-breaking pop hit “Thriller.” He made a blazing hot performance of the iconic Thriller steps complete with zombies in the background.

Wizz has starred in the Michael Jackson tribute concert for almost a decade at the Las Vegas strip. His striking profile and voice resemblance with Michael Jackson has landed him a part in the movie “This Is It,” a film documentary on Michael Jackson’s final rehearsals and preparation for a concert.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

15th Anniversary & Beatlemania Celebration at The Heritage Hotel Manila

In celebration of the Heritage Hotel’s 15th year milestone and tribute to the Beatles, celebrities and corporate honchos flocked to the Heritage Hotel for a back-to-back photo, collector’s items and memorabila exhibit on August 18, 2009.

Mr. Nyoy Bolante, singer; Ms. Jinky Oda, comedian and singer; Mr. Jose Tulio, General Manager, PAGCOR-Heritage; Mr. Derrick Tan, General Manager, Bayview Penang and Mr. and Mrs. Mejica, Executive Directors, Shepherd of the Hills Foundation graced the occasion.

At the second floor gallery, the Heritage Hotel presented the photo montage of the legacy of its previous General Managers and current top honcho through the span of fifteen years. During the early beginnings of the Hotel’s pre-opening under the management of Byron International, the Hotel”s first General Manager Mr. Yannick Poupon opened the Hotel’s doors for both international and local travelers to experience 5-star deluxe services and amenities. In 1995, Mr. Kai Michaelsen, General Manager and also Director of the CDL Group and subsequently Mr. Heinrich Maulbecker, General Manager unfurled the transition of the Hotel’s management from Byron International to the Millennium Hotels and Resorts Group. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Richard Teo led an exciting new season in the Hotel’s colorful events, promotions and festivities. In the ensuing years from May 2003 until January 2005, Mr. Peter Kan, General Manager unlocked new opportunities for the Hotel to face the challenges of the global landscape.

From 2005 to the present the photo collage showcases Mr. Eddie Yeo, general manager as he steered the course of the Hotel to new heights of achievement. Mr. Yeo led the US$4.5 million refurbishment programme to give way to the fresh, contemporary new look and feel of the 450 rooms and suites accentuated with the modern abstract artworks of internationally acclaimed Filipino visual artist, Mr. Nestor Olarte Vinluan. Photos on display also highlighted The Heritage Hotel’s modern chic motif inspired by Manila Bay's resurging lifestyle ripe for a luxurious mix of business and leisure as reflected in light earthen hues and bright ambiance that seamlessly merges comfort and sophistication to create spaces in which guests may relax, indulge and bond with associates, family and friends. The Heritage Hotel Photo Exhibit casts the spotlight on the various luminaries, dignitaries and celebrities at the Hotel as well as the F&B promotions at the Riviera Café.

At the Lobby area, Steve O'Neal who is Philippines foremost Beatles collector displayed one of the crowning jewels of his treasured memorabilia particularly the most sought after "Beatles Butcher Album" whose estimated value if mint exceeds Five Million Pesos (P 5,000,000). The limited and controversial Butcher cover album shows the Fab Four in avante-garde stylized poses with decapitated dolls and raw meats.

The exhibit will also include John Lennon Artwork, Record Awards, Song Lyrics and other valuable Beatles items. The Beatles Exhibit culminates in a dinner show by the LA Cast of the movie and broadway musical “Beatlemania” at the Heritage Ballroom on August 21, 2009. Joe Stefanelli, one of the best John Lennon impersonators will be in town. Stefanelli portrayed John Lennon in the “Forrest Gump” movie and he is leading the Beatles tribute band.

For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail reservationsmanager@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts with more than 100 owned and managed Hotels worldwide.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

HERITAGE HOTEL PARTICIPATES IN THE MABUHAY AWARDS 2009

From (Left to Right), THHM Director of Human Resources,

Ms. Mary Grace Magsalin, THHM Resident Manager Mr. Lawrence Wee,

Mabuhay Awardess Mr. Rizalino Pario and Vernalyn Gay Soriano with husband

Mr. Gener Soriano, Fabian Low, THHM Executive Housekeeper Ms. Eleanor Nilo,

Ms. Eden Juanitas, and Ms. Cheryll Cerbito – HR Coordinators.

Vernalyn Soriano, recently promoted as Assistant Reservations Manager and Rezie Pario, Carpet/Room Attendant, Housekeeping, the awardees of the Heritage Hotel’s most recent Supervisor and Employee of the Year respectively, represented the Hotel among the top contenders during the recently concluded 2009 Mabuhay Awards.

It is one of the few gatherings wherein the General Managers of almost all 5-Star Deluxe Hotels in Manila and the who’s who of the travel and tourism industry congregate to honor the best and the brightest across the ranks of industry professionals. The event is touted as the Oscar Awards of the hospitality industry.

The “Mabuhay Awards,” a program of the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry (AHRM), aims to give recognition to outstanding rank and file employees, supervisors and managers from its member establishments.

“The Mabuhay Awards has a priceless reputation of being our industry’s most coveted award, a gift proudly given to our outstanding colleagues who have actively promoted and demonstrated service excellence themselves. We are already seeing the results of these efforts in the form of increased guest-satisfaction and consistent high-occupancy ratings,” stated Ms. Connie Velasco, AHRM President 2008-2009.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Mercy Relief teams partnered with Millennium & Copthorne International to provide disaster relief to typhoon Ondoy victims

Heritage Hotel Manila works hand in hand with Singapore based Mercy Relief to organize and provide relief goods to displaced families and flood victims living near manila’s creek side.

Singapore –based NGO Relief, led by Chief Executive Hassan Ahmad, along with volunteers, with the THHM Executives Ms. Lyn Sy, Director of Finance; Mr. Lawrence Wee, Resident Manager; Ms. Grazie Magsalin, Director of Human Resources; Ms. Mina Gervacio, Marcom Manager; Ms. Gigi Gaw, Director of Sales & Marketing; Ms. Eli Nilo, Executive Housekeeper.

Singaporean humanitarian NGO, Mercy Relief (MR), together with Singapore-based Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (MCIL), answered the urgent call for aid to victims of Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana) in Metro Manila.

MCIL through it’s The Heritage Hotel Manila worked with the Mercy Relief disaster response team to distribute relief supplies and provide ground assessment for future relief engagement. The Heritage Hotel also provided accommodation for the Mercy Relief volunteer team during the five-day mission.

Since the disaster struck, staff of the Heritage Hotel Manila have been raising money to supplement MR’s stock of relief supplies and they have volunteered to support Mercy Relief’s distribution exercise at the Paco
Convent in Manila where they gave out food packs to communities living near the creeks.

Mr Eddie Yeo, General Manager of the Heritage Hotel, said, “In the aftermath of typhoon Ondoy’s devastating effects to human life and property, The Heritage Hotel Manila team demonstrated the Bayanihan spirit, a Filipino trait that shows willingness to help alleviate the plight of fellowmen directly impacted by the disaster.”

“Our Hotel’s Relief Operations Committee raised funds and pooled together basic necessities such as grocery items, bottled water and clothes among the entire staff in order to provide immediate relief to fellow
staff and other typhoon victims in key localities who were directly impacted by the typhoon and whose homes and properties were wreaked and inundated,” said Mr Yeo. “Though our efforts may seem small, we aim to bring hope and renewal to those in need of aid.”

MCIL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc, which is controlled by the Hong Leong Group. The Group has been supporting Mercy Relief’s humanitarian efforts since 2008 when the organization funded the reconstruction and expansion of one primary school costing S$200,000 in Wolong County, Sichuan, China, following the Wenchuan earthquake last year.

Commenting on the MR-MCIL collaboration, MR Chief Executive, Hassan Ahmad explained, “The corporate sector is playing an increasingly important role in the humanitarian industry. This is the second time that the Hong Leong Group and its affiliate companies are providing early and unreserved support to Mercy Relief in attending to a major disaster, the first being the Wenchuan earthquake relief. ”

“Our network of Millennium & Copthorne hotels across the region has allowed us to pull together our resources quickly to offer some assistance to the victims,” said MCIL Chief Operating Officer, Mr Yim Choong Hing. “Working together with Mercy Relief is one meaningful way that we can contribute. We hope that our efforts will go some way to see them through this tragedy.”

The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by Millennium & Copthorne International with more than 120 hotels worldwide.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

About Millennium Hotels & Resorts

Millennium & Copthorne International Limited (a subsidiary of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc and member of the Singapore-based Hong Leong Group) owns and operates hotel properties in nine countries in Asia. Globally, the UK-headquartered Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc owns and operates more than 100 hotels in 18 countries, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. The Millennium and Copthorne brands are the principal brands for this worldwide portfolio. Each hotel within the portfolio exhibits its own unique personality but they are all collectively distinguished and recognised for their capacities to provide the best possible business, leisure, incentives, meetings and events experience to all customers worldwide. The Millennium Hotels portfolio showcases 4-star deluxe and 5-star properties located in international gateway cities throughout the United Kingdom, continental Europe, North America, Asia, New Zealand, North Africa, and the Middle East. The Copthorne Hotels stable - many of which have won a succession of major industry awards, comprises 4-star properties located in major regional business centres around the world. In Singapore, Millennium & Copthorne International Limited manages the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Orchard Hotel, M Hotel, Copthorne King’s Hotel and Copthorne Orchid Hotel. In other Asia-Pacific, it manages The Heritage Hotel Manila in the Philippines, Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta in Indonesia, Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang and The Regent Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Millennium Seoul Hilton in Korea, the new Millennium Hongqiao Hotel Shanghai in China – scheduled to open in August 2006, Millennium Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – scheduled to open in last quarter of 2007 and Millennium Beijing - scheduled to open in 2008.

Additionally, Millennium & Copthorne International Ltd owns several other chain-managed hotels including the Grand Hyatt Taipei in Taiwan, the Nikko Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel in Hong Kong, Millennium Hilton Bangkok in Thailand and the new St. Regis Hotel in Singapore.

HERITAGE HOTEL LOBBY LOUNGE – THE PERFECT BACKDROP FOR LOVERS IN PARIS DRAMA SERIES, ABS-CBN 2 PHILIPPINE VERSION

Who wouldn’t fall in love with the modern re-telling of Cinderella cloaked in Korean drama - Lovers in Paris? It’s too much of good thing that it raked in a phenomenal record-breaking feat in Korea with a monumental 57% in ratings.

Inspired by this success, ABS-CBN 2 and TFC (The Filipino Channel) recently produced and aired its much-anticipated version of Lovers in Paris starring Piolo Pascual and Kaycee Concepcion and Zanjoe Marudo. In the TV series, Vivian (Kaycee Concepcion) is a struggling film student in Paris. Carlo (PioloPascual) is the President of GD Motors. Martin (Zanjoe Marudo) is the rebel without a cause cousin of Carlo. Vivian and Carlo met in Paris when Vivian worked as cleaner to Carlo’s mansion. On the other hand, Martin’s heart was struck the first moment he saw Vivian in awe of the Eiffel Tower. As Vivian struggles in her job, Carlo asks her to pretend to be his fiance in a dinner meeting. On the other hand Martin tries unsuccessfully to reveal his feelings for Vivian. And the romance and conflict blossom in Paris and until their paths cross again in Manila…

One of the most romantic scenes wherein Carlo professed his love and devotion for Vivian was shot at the opulent Lobby Lounge of Heritage Hotel.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

“UMAGANG KAY GANDA,” ABS-CBN 2’s TOP RATING MORNING SHOW FEATURED THE HERITAGE HOTEL’S TOWERS OF YULETIDE SPLENDOR

Umagang kay Ganda segment

Host Ms. Winnie Cordero together

with THHM Marcom Manager

Ms. Mina Gervacio (right)

and THHM Princess Anne (left).

Winnie Cordero, popular television personality and host of “Umagang Kay Ganda,” ABS-CBN 2’s top-rating and multi-awarded morning show recently featured the Heritage Hotel’s Towers of Yuletide Splendor inspired by the timeless and enchanting World Heritage site of London.

The 2009 MPC Star Awardee for Television: Best Morning Show and 2009 Golden Dove Awardee for Television: Best Morning Show

showcased the Hotel’s magical walk-through Towers of London replete with the sandstone fortress, medieval courtyard, White Tower of Kings with the Hotel’s very own jolly Beefeater and Princess Anne.

The morning show also highlighted the delightful scents and flavors of goodie house classics like the holiday ham, roasted turkey, pecan pie, choco yule log, basler brunsli, starry cinnamon and other holiday delights within the golden-dust-filled and Christmas goodies-filled Towers of London.

Heritage Hotel Manila – The Official Residence of the World 10-Ball Championship

The Heritage Hotel Manila partnered with Raya Sports for the Hotel to be the official residence of the international pool participants to the “WORLD TEN BALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2009”. Mr. Eddie Yeo, General Manager, Heritage Hotel and Mr. Yen Makabenta, President of Raya Sports and Events led the partnership agreement.
The Heritage Hotel was the modern sanctuary of Even Mika “Iceman” Immonen of Finland, the current money leader in the world and surprise winner of the 2009 World Ten-Ball Championship.

Darren Appleton of Great Britain, the defending World Ten Ball champion and challengers Ralf Souquet of Germany, Ronnie Alcano of the Philippines today, and money-game king Yang Ching Shun of Chinese Taipei, and other former world champions and best players from different parts of the globe were also billeted at the Heritage Hotel during the tournament from November 25 to 30, 2009.

The six-day event has a guaranteed prize fund of $262,000 with the winner getting the lion’s share of $60,000 was held at the World Trade Center, a-10 minute drive from the Heritage Hotel.

For inquiries and dining reservations, please view www.heritagehotelmanila.com or call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Yuletide Escapade - OVERLOAD Y.E.O. deal at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Get the Y.E.O. deal
and get high on delights!

Fill your heart’s desire to an
avalanche of holiday splendours
only at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Php 5,500.net

Booking period October 1-31, 2009

Stay Dates:
December 15, 2009 to
January 15, 2010

Extra person:
Php 1,500 net
(with extra bed and meals)

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Buffet Breakfast for 2 persons

• Buffet Lunch or Dinner (choice of) for 2 persons

• Overnight Accommodation in a Deluxe Room only

• Complimentary use of gym & swimming pool.

• Free Scheduled Shuttle Service to SM Mall of Asia.

For inquiries and reservations pls call 854.8888 or
email reservationsmanager@heritagehotelmanila.com

Direct booking only. Prior reservation is required.
Subject to room availability.
Not in Conjunction with other Hotel promotions.
Advance reservation is needed, not applicable to walk-in guests.

CHRISTMAS WISHING WELL AT THE HERITAGE HOTEL

Lobby Lounge

November 16, 2009 to January 3, 2010

As a part of The Heritage Hotel Manila’s Corporate Social Responsibility program in view of the holiday season, the Hotel dedicates its Musical Wishing Well’s collection for the benefit of “Our Lady of Sorrows,” a non-government organization focused community out-reach programs and educational assistance for indigent youth within the Pasay City community

While visiting the Hotel’s splendid Tower of London décor, guests are encouraged to share the spirit of the season with the less fortunate through tossing of donations at the wishing well situated also at the Lobby.

The Heritage Hotel Manila

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