NOVOTEL MANILA HEARTISTS SHINE THROUGH WINNING MOMENTS AT 2022 VIRTUS AWARDS
Novotel Manila Araneta City’s very own director of sales, Michee Crudo (center), made a stellar performance as this year’s Virtus Awards Outstanding Sales and Marketing Leader. Joining the momentous moments are two more finalists, May Malagamba and Lei Cacanindin, as the hotel’s official representatives for Outstanding Sales and Marketing Manager and Associate categories, respectively. The Virtus Awards recognizes outstanding sales and marketing practitioners who are role models and inspirations to current and aspiring players in the travel and tourism industry in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific. This year’s Virtus Awards ceremony is especially significant because it takes place at a time when the hospitality sector is prepared for a comeback. It is a highly prized recognition for excellence in the local hotel industry.
Joining the winning circle are Novotel Manila Araneta City’s general manager Maria Manlulu-Garcia, director of commercial sales Sam Tse, director of marketing communications and 2018 Virtus Awards winner for Marketing Campaign Erwin Doña, and seasoned hotelier and Virtus Awards chair Rose Libongco.
“This motivates all of us in the hospitality and tourism sectors to set higher standards and function effectively. The Virtus Awards 2022 are an amazing way to recognize the outstanding work of our own Heartists in commercial sales and marketing communications who have dedicated a significant amount of effort to adapting to and navigating the challenges brought on by the pandemic,” shared Manlulu-Garcia.
This year’s awards, with the theme “Breakthrough 2022,” highlights the efforts made by hotel sales and marketing professionals to be freed from the rigid constraints dictated by the pandemic. The Virtus Awards is organized by the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) Philippines.