The 2nd Virtus Awards winners will be announced on Nov.15,2016 at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association with the support of Dept.of Tourism (DOT) and Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority.
The Virus Awards is to give honor to hotel sales and resorts marketing pracrioners with a record of success in integrating creativity and dedication into strategies that delivers benefits to guest and to robust bottom line in their properties
Four winners will be declared in the multi- category initiative that includes outstanding Associate Manager, Leader and the Marketing Campaign. 3 Individual Awards and 1 Team Awards.
" The hotels and resorts sector is a most competitive field in tourism and the role of the Sales at the forefront of promoting their properties cannot be overemphasized. VIRTUS which is the Greek word for excellence, ensures that the best practices in sales and marketing are given due to recognition."Ms.Margarita Munsayac adds
Board Members of the Hotel Sakes and Marketing Ass. ( HSMA ) L-R Standing : Ms.Mayette Sagales - Delfin,Director for Program, Ms.Cecille M.Kimpo,Treasurer ( Director of Sales and Marketing, The Ascott Ltd.),Ms.Cielo O. Robredo,Director of Ways and Means ( Director of Sales,OKADA Mnl), Mr. Michael C,Albaña,Director of Education (Director of Sales and Marketing, Edaa Shangri-La Hotel Manila), Ms.Carmela H. Bocanegra,( Vice President Sales and Marketing ,Chroma Hospitality Inc),Ms.Ma.Celeste Romualdo,Director for Membership ( General Manager,Best Western Hotel La Corona Manila), Ms.Christine U.Ibarreta,Srcretary ( Director of Sales and Marketing, Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila and Boracay) L-R Sitting : Ms.Rose Libongco,awards Chair and co-Founder of HSMA,Ms.Margarita F.Munsayac,President (Vice- Pres. of Sales and Marketing ,Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort) Ms.Sunshine L. Robles, Vice President ( Director of Sales and Marketing,Diamond Hotel Philippines) |
" The statement of the judges pleased the organizers because the focus of the Virtus Awards is to raise the bar of sales and marketing personnel, to give outstanding performers a channel where they can take pride in their accomplishments and to set their sights on new opportunities for business personal growth. We are also on a quest to inspire young people to pursue career options in hotel sales and marketing. " according to Ms.Rose Libongco
About HSMA
HSMA is an association of Hotel and Resorts Sales and Marketing leaders which count 76 members of 3 to 5 stars properties in the country.
It was organized in 1976 after the proliferation of new international hotels which were established for the IMF- World Bank Conference. The founders aside from Libongco were Melvin Cruz ,first president, Aurora Paredes,Michael Cuisia and Peter Leitgeb.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the HSMA include to professionalize the conduct is sales and marketing; to promote the Philippines and member properties;to educate ,train and update members in hotel and tourism developments and to represent hotels and resorts in travel and tourism forums.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE at
hsmasecretariat@gmail.com
For inquries and information ,please contact Ms.Christine Ibarreta,Virtus Awards PR Head at virtusph@gmail.com
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