by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 6, 2018 | Advocacy
The happiness in giving – the Discovery Shores Boracay team are all smiles as they help the Ati community in Aklan to have access to clean water through their project #TogetherForWater.
The Discovery Leisure Company Inc.’s (TDLCI) group of hotels and resorts — among them Club Paradise Palawan, Discovery Shores Boracay, Discovery Primea Makati, Discovery Suites Ortigas, and Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay — has raised Php 200,000 each for their respective neighboring indigenous communities.
Clean water donations
Today, this life-changing partnership with international NGO Waves For Water has seen the donation of:
- 60 water filters in Sitio Camanga, Coron, Palawan;
- 60 water filters in Sitio Carla, Malay, Aklan;
- 30 water filters and two 1,000-liter tanks as a rainwater harvesting system in Sitio Suha, Norzagaray, Bulacan; and
- 60 water filters in Sitio Yangka, Capas, Tarlac.
TDLCI’s chief operating officer Jun Parreño said, “Once we’ve covered all our beneficiaries’ basic water requirements, we’ve made a commitment to consistently visit them to address their other needs. We’re here to stay for them. That is what Discovery’s ‘Service That’s All Heart’ is all about.”
For more information on TDLCI’s #TogetherForWater project, and to take part of this laudable initiative, please visit https://bit.ly/discoveryadvocacy.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 1, 2018 | Business
Discovery Country Suites has been shortlisted along with some of the world’s best hotels for Haute Grandeur’s Global Hotel Awards.
Haute Grandeur is an independent award-giving body that recognizes the best hospitality experience from across 7 continents, 172 countries, and 90 categories.
To be awarded by Haute Grandeur, different factors are taken into consideration, such as rooms, food & beverage, service, overall hotel facilities, location, ambiance, design, unique guest experience, online presence, guest reviews, among others.
Discovery Country Suites
As a part of The Discovery Leisure Company’s roster of hotels and resorts, Discovery Country Suites provides a calm respite for its guests with their picturesque view of Taal and its trademark outstanding service.
As a seven-suite manor home, one of the things that separate Discovery Country Suites from most hotels is its exclusivity. Those who enter the property can immediately feel the distinctive feeling of home. From the personalized service, elegant suites, a signature experience of wine and cheese at sundown, to the sumptuous dishes of Restaurant Verbena, a stay at Discovery Country Suites is a unique experience in itself.
Being shortlisted for a prestigious award is already an honor for Discovery Country Suites, but excellence has always been imparted in their roots. Guest ratings are an important part of winning the award, which is why guests are encouraged to share their honest feedback through various travel websites. Winners will be announced on November 1, 2018.
Discovery Country Suites is located along 300 Calamba Road, San Jose, Tagaytay City, 4120 Philippines.
For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 5298172, email re**********@***************om.ph or visit http://www.discoverycountrysuites.com.
About Discovery Country Suites
The Suites
With seven elegant and unique suites that radiate the feeling of home with the view of Taal Lake and Volcano right at its window, Discovery Country Suites offers a relaxing stay for guests looking for a Tagaytay getaway.
Dine in at Restaurant Verbena
Inside the property is Restaurant Verbena – serving up fresh dishes and staying true to its country contemporary cuisine tied together with the “Service that’s All Heart” Discovery has always been known for.
With so much to explore in Tagaytay, Discovery Country Suites neighbors some of the country’s best golf courses, flower farms, spa resorts, and concept restaurants.
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About Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards
The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards was established as an independent and unbiased initiative to honour the very highest achievements from across the global hotel industry in 2014, recognising exceptional contributions by outstanding hotels with Marinique De Wet as CEO at the helm.
This prestigious Awards system is exclusive to the Haute Grandeur brand, and considered without equal because of its method. Unbiased results are guaranteed by placing emphasis on quality feedback from guests, rather than quantity of votes by a panel of judges or general public.
A wealth of experience and thorough understanding of the global hotel and spa Awards industries result from 10 years’ hands-on experience in operations – including her role as Managing Director of two highly successful international luxury hotel & spa Awards brands, and Editor of numerous industry-related publications.
Marinique de Wet, CEO
As a solutions-driven and insightful individual, she identified the need for an absolute transparent rating system due to industry concerns with existing systems in recent years.
“I wanted to improve existing global Awards concepts to offer a more alternative system, where participants are guided on how they can improve on their existing service levels as part of the recognition process”, shares Marinique. “Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards is focused on fairness and transparency that form the basis of any credible Awards system.”
The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards promise to raise service delivery levels by means of awarding only the very best in the industry. It aims to focus on hotels that do not want to win the “average” award and celebrates the very best in hotel experiences across 7 continents, 172 countries and 90 categories. Participating hotels are generally seen as the benchmark in the industry as they create awareness about the value and importance of constantly raising the bar of excellence.
The value of a Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Award is powerful in terms of its ability to boost marketing and promises to have a direct impact on guests perceptions and revenue. It provides the much needed inspiration that hotels look for by identifying role model properties across all continents in order to further raise their current levels of service delivery to even greater heights.
The annual Awards Gala Ceremony where winners are revealed, is not only the most dazzling event of the year on the luxury hotel industry calendar, it also highlights the values of leadership, hard work, dedication, ambition and success. This event takes place each year in a different exotic location and offers hoteliers in attendance a new networking opportunities.
The Haute Grandeur Global Hotel AwardsTM provide travelers with a trusted source of Award winning properties to choose from when booking their holidays or business trips, knowing that our winners have been hand-picked and rewarded for overall excellence on many levels. The Awards aims to be regarded as the largest & most trusted Awards initiative in the world with a rating process that is transparent and fair.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 26, 2018 | Business
Discovery Suites recognized recently loyal employees from different departments as it marked its 18th anniversary. The employees have worked at Discovery for many years, upholding the gracious brand of service the company is known for.
L-R: Melvin Lipangco, Kris Arciaga, Milette Vizcarra, Laureen Udtuhan, Bernard Tamargo, Marlon Mendoza, General Manager Leeds Trompeta, El Perez, Rowena Gulle, and Alex Infante-Puen.
Among those who received their loyalty awards for 10 years of service were:
- Guest Services Associate Melvin Lipangco,
- Engineering Assistant Manager El Perez,
- Banquet Sales Manager Kris Arciaga,
- Reservations Manager Alexandra Noelle Puen, and
- Executive Assistant to the General Manager Rowena Gulle.
Celebrating their 18th year with Discovery Suites, meanwhile, are:
- Engineering Associate Bernard Tamargo,
- Financial Controller Laureen Udtuhan,
- Purchasing Manager and Property Custodian Milette Vizcarra, and
- Housekeeping Associate Marlon Mendoza.
At Discovery Suites, the company embraces their employees as members of a growing family, where dedication to their work, going beyond the call of duty, and rendering service that’s straight from the heart is duly recognized. For without them, Discovery Suites would not be where it is today: the premier all-suite hotel at the heart of the bustling Ortigas Center.
About Discovery Suites
Located in the heart of the Ortigas Central Business District, Discovery Suites is the choice address of business and leisure travelers, as it balances the convenience of a spacious residence with the personal touches of a hotel.
Discovery Suites is a proud member of the Preferred Hotels and resorts Connect Collection, a portfolio of some of the world’s smartest, welcoming hotels designed to connect guests to family and friends, business associates and interesting neighborhoods.
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For more information contact Angela Padilla, Discovery Suites Marketing Communications Director at ap******@***********om.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Apr 11, 2018 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
Have a Happy Summer with The Discovery Leisure Company. Create blissful memories on bright sunny days, whether it’s a city escape or an island getaway.
Club Paradise Palawan
Dive into the stunning beauty of Club Paradise Palawan, a private island resort in Coron. For a minimum of two nights, enjoy a Garden View room for P11,200++ or a Sunset Villa for P12,800++. Delight in buffet breakfast for two adults and two children below 12 years old, roundtrip Busuanga Airport transfers, and a serving of Firefish Restaurant’s “Bowl of Happiness” – different flavors of homemade ice cream, ideal for sharing. Stay date is until June 1, 2018.
Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay
Revel in a Week Date Dream at Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, with special rates for a Deluxe Suite for only P6,354.38++, and a Premier Suite for just P7,169.04++. The generous offer comes with complimentary set dinner for two and Country Breakfast for two at Restaurant Verbena, wine and cheese platter at sundown, and milk and cookies before bedtime.
Use promo code DREAM. Stay period is until November 28, 2018, Sundays to Thursdays except long weekends and holidays.
Discovery Primea
For a truly unforgettable summer break, book a room at the Discovery Primea Makati’s Business Flat, Business Suite, Executive Suite, or Primea Suite at 10% off the Best Available Rate. The room package includes tempting culinary offerings such as daily gourmet breakfast and one order of pizza of your choice at Restaurant Tapenade, one round of cocktails for two at EDGE, and 20% discount on food and beverage. Take a dip in Discovery Primea’s iconic infinity pool, or break a sweat in the hotel’s 24-hour gym.
Tech-savvy guests will love the complimentary use of Handy smartphone and High Speed Internet Access. Don’t forget to use the promo code DISCOVER. Stay dates are from April 10 to June 30, 2018.
Discovery Suites Manila
Not to be missed as well is the Weekend Steals deal at Discovery Suites Manila, with rates starting at PHP 3,665.99++ for a Junior Suite Deluxe. This offer includes breakfast buffet for two at Restaurant 5, access to the swimming pool, fitness center, and children’s playroom, as well as weekend kiddie activities on Saturdays, 4pm to 5pm. Stay Period is from April 6 to July 1, 2018, Fridays to Sundays.
My Discovery Elite
My Discovery Elite members are entitled to a complimentary upgrade from Junior Suite to One-Bedroom Suite, subject to availability. Use the promo code LEISUREWEEKEND to enjoy this special deal.
For more information on these irresistible summer deals, visit www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.
Discovery Country Suites has been shortlisted along with some of the world’s best hotels for 
Located in the heart of the Ortigas Central Business District, Discovery Suites is the choice address of business and leisure travelers, as it balances the convenience of a spacious residence with the personal touches of a hotel.
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