Manila, Philippines - The 8th Hospitality Philippines Conference 2025 #HPC2025 concluded on 17–18 September at Marriott Manila, bringing together 428 unique attendees over two days of insight, strategy, and collaboration. Once again, HPC reinforced its role as a catalyst for innovation and industry-wide dialogue in the Philippine hospitality sector.
Over the years, HPC has become the go-to stage for influential voices in the market, attracting a diverse mix of property developers and owners, financial investors and banks, hotel chain executives, and integrated resort operators.
This year’s program featured 81 speakers, including Chris Cho of Accor, Kevin Iranzo of Marriott International, John Avrett of Hive Modular, Romolo V. Nati of Italpinas Development Corporation, Felino "Jun" Palafox of Palafox Architechture Group Inc., Catherine Nepomuceno of SM Hotels and Conventions, and Vikki Aquino of Okada Manila, among many other distinguished industry stakeholders.
By the Numbers
Total Number of Unique Attendees: 428
Attendees Present During:
Day 1 – 266
Day 2 – 220
Speakers: 81
Sponsors & Partners: 54
International Delegates: 10 countries, led by the Philippines (90%) with representation from Singapore (4.2%), Thailand (2.5%), Vietnam (0.9%), Mainland China (1.0%), Malaysia (1.2%), and Rest of the World (2.7%).
Diverse Industry Representation
Developers, Owners, Investors, Operators: 30.6%
Hotel Chains & Asset Managers: 22.8%
Consultants, Designers, and Contractors: 28.8%
Associations, Government, Academia: 7.1%
TravelTech, OTAs, Agents, Vendors, and Others: 28.8%
#HPC2025 underscored opportunities shaping the future of hospitality in the Philippines through its three dedicated summits. The Hotel Investment Summit Philippines #HISP examined new avenues for growth, with a particular focus on the potential of MICE and domestic tourism to drive market expansion. Meanwhile, the Hotel Design Summit Philippines #HDSP placed sustainability at the forefront, highlighting how environmentally conscious design and development are becoming essential to long-term industry success.
Rounding out the series, the Hotel Revenue Summit Philippines #HRSP spotlighted the rise of the experience economy. Discussions centered on how personalized guest engagement and value-driven strategies are redefining hotel performance, underscoring the need for operators to adapt to evolving consumer expectations and competitive pressures.
Through thought-provoking panels, visionary keynotes, and high-value networking moments, #HPC2025 offered attendees actionable strategies and forward-looking insights to stay ahead in a fast-changing hospitality market.
Looking Ahead: #HPC2026
In 2026, HPC enters its 9th edition on September 9–10, 2026, marking a new chapter with a fresh venue and the exciting return of the Travel Byte Summit, running concurrently with the Hotel Revenue Summit on Day 2.
The Philippines continues to stand as one of Asia’s most dynamic travel hotspots. Travel Byte will spotlight emerging opportunities in travel technology, mobility, and digital innovation, shaping how the region’s tourism and hospitality industries evolve in the years ahead.
More than just another edition, #HPC2026 represents a pivotal moment: uniting the hospitality and tourism sectors to accelerate innovation, forge stronger partnerships, and unlock sustainable growth for the Philippines on the regional and global stage.
Stay connected with us on social media for updates on the 2026 program, speaker lineup, and partnership opportunities.
For more information, visit: www.hospitality-philippines.com/
Contact: delegate@hospitality-asia.com
About Hospitality Asia
Hospitality Asia Event Series is the region’s premier media, events, and B2B knowledge platform for the hotel and travel industry. Its flagship conferences span major hospitality hubs, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan—each featuring three curated summits on hotel investment, design, and revenue strategy.
This distinguished series features a lineup of premier events, including the Hospitality Indonesia Conference #HIC, Hospitality Vietnam Conference #HVC, Hospitality Thailand Conference #HTC, Hospitality Malaysia Conference #HMC, Hospitality Philippines Conference #HPC, and Hospitality Japan Conference #HJC. In 2026, the event series will introduce the inaugural Hospitality South Korea Conference #HSKC.
Jointly owned, produced, and managed by Linfay Media Limited and Hospitality Asia Media Pte. Ltd., Hospitality Asia has established itself as a defining conference brand in Asia’s tourism and hospitality sector. The platform is purposefully designed to engage a broad spectrum of senior leaders—including C-suite executives, VPs, GMs, and Directors—who drive operations and lead critical business decisions.
To learn more about Hospitality Asia, please visit our website at www.hospitality-asia.com.
