Megaworld Hotels & Resorts 成为第一家也是最大的菲律宾连锁酒店，被旅游部 (DOT) 认定为 100% 穆斯林友好住宿机构 (MFAE)

这一享有声望的认可突显了 MHR 对包容性和文化多样性的奉献精神，以及其标志性服务品牌 Sampaguita 在塑造菲律宾穆斯林友好型酒店业未来方面所发挥的作用。

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first and largest Filipino hotel chain to be recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as a 100% Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment (MFAE), with 8,500 DOT-inspected and certified Muslim-friendly hotel rooms. This prestigious recognition highlights MHR's dedication to inclusivity, cultural diversity, and its role in shaping the future of Muslim-friendly hospitality in the Philippines.

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) 实现了历史性的里程碑，成为第一家也是最大的菲律宾连锁酒店，被旅游部 (DOT) 认定为 100% 穆斯林友好住宿机构 (MFAE)，拥有 8,500 家经过 DOT 检查的酒店以及经过认证的穆斯林友好型酒店客房。这一享有声望的认可突显了 MHR 对包容性和文化多样性的奉献精神，及其在塑造菲律宾穆斯林友好型酒店业未来方面所发挥的作用。

“The awarding of this certification to Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is a significant milestone for our collective efforts to provide inclusivity in the tourism industry. Megaworld Hotels & Resorts now stands as the very first developer to have all of its properties recognized as Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishments,” said DOT Secretary Christina Frasco during the Ceremonial Awarding for Megaworld Hotels & Resorts as DOT-Recognized Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishments on December 18, 2024, at the DOT headquarters in Makati City.

“向 Megaworld 酒店及度假村授予这一认证是我们为旅游业提供包容性而共同努力的一个重要里程碑。 “Megaworld 酒店及度假村现在是第一家将旗下所有酒店都认定为穆斯林友好型住宿机构的开发商”，交通部部长克里斯蒂娜·弗拉斯科 (Christina Frasco) 在 2017 年 12 月 17 日为 Megaworld 酒店及度假村授予交通部认可的穆斯林友好型住宿机构颁奖仪式上说道。 2024 年 12 月 18 日，马卡蒂市交通部总部。

“Megaworld Hotels & Resorts demonstrates, not only its commitment to inclusivity, but also a deep understanding of the global tourism landscape. Megaworld's leadership in the accommodation sector sets a new benchmark for the industry, challenging and encouraging other developers and stakeholders to follow suit; to integrate Muslim-friendly services as well as products in all of their properties as well,” she added.

“Megaworld 酒店及度假村不仅展示了其对包容性的承诺，而且还展示了对全球旅游格局的深刻理解。 Megaworld在住宿领域的领导地位为行业树立了新的标杆，挑战并鼓励其他开发商和利益相关者效仿；将穆斯林友好的服务和产品融入到他们的所有物业中，”她补充道。

In line with the national government's goal of positioning the Philippines as a leading Muslim-friendly destination, Cleofe Albiso, Managing Director of MHR, expressed gratitude for the recognition, stating, “This achievement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to creating spaces that embrace inclusivity, allowing our guests to feel comfortable and at home. By incorporating Halal-certified kitchens, prayer rooms, and Muslim-friendly amenities, we aim to foster an environment that reflects our Filipino values of warmth, hospitality, and respect. The Department of Tourism giving trust to Megaworld Hotels & Resorts is very valuable for us. All these efforts are vehicles for us to be able to give back to our shareholders, our owners, whose trust we value so much as well.”

根据国家政府将菲律宾定位为领先的穆斯林友好目的地的目标，MHR 董事总经理 Cleofe Albiso 对这一认可表示感谢，并表示：“这一成就表明我们坚定不移地致力于创造包容性的空间，让让我们的客人感到舒适和宾至如归。通过整合清真认证的厨房、祈祷室和穆斯林友好的设施，我们的目标是营造一个体现菲律宾热情、好客和尊重价值观的环境。旅游部对美嘉世界酒店及度假村的信任对我们来说非常有价值。所有这些努力都是我们能够回馈股东和所有者的工具，我们也非常重视他们的信任。”

As of November 2024, 13 MHR properties have been inspected by the DOT and certified as Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishments, meeting the standards set by the DOT for Halal tourism. These certified properties include Belmont Hotel Manila, Belmont Hotel Boracay, Belmont Hotel Mactan, Savoy Hotel Manila, Savoy Hotel Boracay, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas, Richmonde Hotel Iloilo, Kingsford Hotel Manila, and Twin Lakes Hotel. Hotel Lucky Chinatown and Grand Westside Hotel are on track to receive their halal certifications in the coming year.

截至 2024 年 11 月，MHR 的 13 家酒店已接受 DOT 检查，并被认证为穆斯林友好住宿机构，符合 DOT 为清真旅游制定的标准。这些认证酒店包括马尼拉贝尔蒙特酒店、长滩岛贝尔蒙特酒店、麦克坦贝尔蒙特酒店、马尼拉萨沃伊酒店、长滩岛萨沃伊酒店、麦克坦新城萨沃伊酒店、伊斯特伍德里士满酒店、里士满奥提加斯酒店、伊洛伊洛里士满酒店、马尼拉金斯福德酒店和双湖酒店。 Hotel Lucky Chinatown 和 Grand Westside Hotel 有望在来年获得清真认证。

Moreover, the kitchens at Kingsford Hotel Manila, Savoy Hotel Boracay, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, and Belmont Hotel Mactan have been certified as Halal by the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines (HICCIP).

此外，马尼拉金斯福德酒店、长滩岛萨沃伊酒店、麦克坦新镇萨沃伊酒店和麦克坦贝尔蒙特酒店的厨房已获得菲律宾清真国际工商会（HICCIP）的清真认证。

To ensure that guests receive exceptional service, MHR has also made significant investments in Muslim-friendly training, with 100% of its regular employees equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the unique needs of Muslim travelers.

为了确保客人获得卓越的服务，MHR 还对穆斯林友好型培训进行了大量投资，100% 的正式员工都具备满足穆斯林旅行者独特需求的技能和知识。

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote Muslim-friendly tourism, MHR has partnered with the DOT and the local government of Malay, Aklan to launch the Marhaba Boracay project on September 10, 2024. This initiative focuses on creating a dedicated Muslim-friendly area along a 300-meter stretch of white sand at Cove 2 in Boracay Newcoast. The designated area provides facilities and amenities tailored to the needs of Muslim families and travelers. Since its opening, Boracay Newcoast saw an 16% incremental business from Muslim market.

作为其持续努力促进穆斯林友好旅游业的一部分，MHR 与交通部和阿克兰马来地方政府合作，于 2024 年 9 月 10 日启动 Marhaba 长滩岛项目。该计划的重点是创建专门的穆斯林友好区沿着长滩岛新海岸 2 号湾 300 米长的白色沙滩。指定区域提供适合穆斯林家庭和旅行者需求的设施和便利设施。自开业以来，长滩岛新海岸的穆斯林市场业务增长了16%。

MHR's recognition as a 100% Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment is the result of its commitment to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed with the DOT on May 6, 2024, during the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. Following the MOU, MHR actively participated in key trade shows such as the SALAAM: The Halal and Trade Expo, the 31st Travel and Tour Expo VisMin Edition in Cagayan de Oro, and the Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Summit. The group also held roadshows in Mindanao to promote the Muslim-friendly facilities and Halal dining options available at MHR hotels.

MHR 被认可为 100% 穆斯林友好住宿机构，是因为其承诺于 2024 年 5 月 6 日在迪拜阿拉伯旅游市场期间与 DOT 签署谅解备忘录 (MOU)。签署谅解备忘录后，MHR 积极参加重要贸易展会，如 SALAAM：清真和贸易博览会、卡加延德奥罗第 31 届旅游博览会 VisMin Edition 以及菲律宾清真贸易和旅游峰会。该组织还在棉兰老岛举行了路演，宣传 MHR 酒店的穆斯林友好设施和清真餐饮选择。

Through its collaboration with the DOT and initiatives like Marhaba Boracay, MHR is setting new benchmarks for inclusive hospitality and reinforcing the Philippines' readiness to cater to the rapidly growing Halal tourism market.

通过与交通部的合作以及 Marhaba Boracay 等举措，MHR 正在为包容性接待树立新的基准，并加强菲律宾迎合快速增长的清真旅游市场的准备。