ibis Styles debuts in the Philippines

ibis Styles, a creative hospitality brand from leading hotel operator Accor, marks a major milestone in the Philippines with the launch of its first ibis Styles hotel in the country. ibis Styles Manila Araneta City unleashes a distinctive hotel experience to one of Quezon City’s hippest neighborhoods.

Individually themed, each ibis Styles hotel is a unique, intensely designed venue with bold themes brought to life, inspiring guests and local communities alike. ibis Styles Manila Araneta City captures the excitement of the iconic Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in Asia, located next to the hotel. Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted with bursts of energy as they encounter dynamic artworks that interpret the vibrant history of the coliseum. The bold designs and lively music in the lobby evoke an electrifying atmosphere of live concerts and sporting events.

ibis Styles Manila Araneta City is located in Araneta City, a commercial hub that bustles with malls, restaurants, and cultural spots. When evening falls, the area comes alive with a variety of activities to discover. The MRT and LRT 2 metro stations are conveniently located just a stone's throw away from the hotel.

Mr. Garth Simmons, Chief Operating Officer of Accor in Asia, commented: “ibis Styles Manila Araneta City is a game changer for the Philippines’ hospitality industry and we are ecstatic to debut this design-forward economy brand in the country. With a belief in freedom of expression and the power of creativity, ibis Styles celebrates those who live boldly, encouraging exploration and discovery. The brand revolutionizes the way people think about economy accommodation. The Philippines is a core market for Accor’s expansion strategy, and we are delighted to introduce our first ibis Styles hotel to the destination.”

The hotel offers 286 artfully decorated and comfortable rooms across three different room configurations. Bold hues and distinctive local elements ignite creativity, offering a space with personality. Each room features Sweet Bed™ by ibis, a rain shower, and a 42-inch Smart IPTV.

InterGlobe Hotels wins the 7th IGBC Green Champion Awards 2020

InterGlobe Hotels Private Limited has been conferred the prestigious 7th IGBC Green Champion Awards 2020 under the category of 'Pioneer in large scale adoption of green buildings in hospitality sector in India'.

InterGlobe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. has been involved in the development of around 6 IGBC green ibis hotel projects so far in the country. The award was presented to JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels in a virtual event organised recently. 

The Green Champion Awards is an annual flagship event organised by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), part of CII. The award is the most prestigious honour bestowed by IGBC upon the leaders of the green building movement in India. In line with the global spotlight on people and health, the theme for this year is: 'Hygiene, Health and Wellbeing' in Green Built Environment. Each year, organisations are felicitated as recognition of the efforts of organisations that strive to further advance green building movement in the country.

Commenting on the win, JB Singh, President and CEO, InterGlobe Hotels, said that,”We are honoured and delighted to be the recipients of the prestigious ‘Green Champion award’. Our teams work with a deep commitment to ensure best ethical practices are adopted, and this recognition would go a long way to motivate us to remain steadfast in this effort. It is our belief that the natural environment is a vital part of our business environment and this must form a part of our strategic perspective. We also believe that as a leading and a responsible industry player, we have a special role and responsibility to confront the challenges of climate change and sustainability and take a long term and a broad view. We will continue to remain committed to this effort and I would like to congratulate our teams, and everyone involved in our company who continue to work behind the scenes, helping us set new benchmarks.”

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