SHERATON MANILA HOTEL OPENING SOON WITH HIGH-CALIBER EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
As the excitement escalates on the opening of the iconic hotel brand Sheraton in Manila, the 393-room property gives a broader picture of the guest experience it will deliver with its high-caliber Executive Committee.
Industry veteran Anna Vergara is the general manager of Sheraton Manila.
Vergara takes pride with her team saying, “I am confident with our hotel, apart from the facilities and services, it’s the incredible team we have that will set our mark as a top preferred hotel in the country.” Vergara herself is a seasoned hotelier with more than 25 years of trusted experience in the hospitality industry. She handled all positions in the front office and was the hotel manager of Manila Marriott prior to her appointment.
With her are hotelier veterans like Brendan Mahoney as its Director of Operations, who oversees key departments with guest touch points such as front office, housekeeping, food and beverage service, culinary and events management. Mahoney has been with Marriott for over three decades with an impressive culinary background.
Leading the sales department is Ferdie De Leon III, who was recently awarded by Mar- riott International as Asia Pacific Elite Catering Leader of the Year. Before joining Sheraton, De Leon was with Manila Marriott for 8 years where he devel- oped strong sales leadership that established the hotel as a preeminent corporate and social events venue.
Another man in the team is Zaldy De Padua as the Chief Engineer. De Padua has two decades of expertise under his belt here and abroad. He played a key role in the successful opening and maintenance of Manila Marriott and its 8,000 square meter Marriott Grand Ballroom.
Alfie Sotto, whose name is prominent in the hotel industry, heads the talent acquisition and associate relations as the Assistant Director of Human Resources. Admired for his firm work ethics, Sotto established himself as an HR professional at The Peninsula Manila.
Another rose in the team is Ria Magat, the Assistant Direc- tor of Finance. Magat has over 17 years of hotel finance management in the Philippines, Australia and Singapore.
Sheraton Manila Hotel is set to open before the year ends. Currently, the hotel is a visible stunner at the forefront of the Resorts World Complex, and across the NAIA Terminal 3. It will offer a wide-variety of accommodations to choose from and multifaceted facilities for all kinds of business or leisure travel needs. A unique feature to look forward to is its coworking space and new concept room categories, making it indeed a premier gathering place in the country.