Only Two Philippine Hotels Earned This Honor | Raffles Makati Michelin | ITCM CTW | Ina Alcuaz

Exclusive interview with Ina Alcuaz-Garcia, Director of Events Management, Raffles & Fairmont Makati, at IT&CM Asia and CTW Asia Pacific 2026 in Bangkok. Key Highlights: 1. Ina Alcuaz-Garcia of Raffles & Fairmont Makati in Manila describes lots of people, energy and enthusiasm at the event since the day before, even though it was only half a day in. She says the team is excited and happy to be there. 2. She says the hotel's top priority is the leisure market. Raffles and Fairmont Makati are business hotels, but Metro Manila, Makati and the Philippines in general offer a lot to see. 3. She shares that, in the Philippines, only two properties were awarded two Michelin Keys, and Raffles Makati is one of them. Fairmont Makati received one Michelin Key this year. 4. She announces that the hotel has achieved its halal certification this year. She explains that it is not just halal-friendly: it has a dedicated halal team to serve its large clientele. 5. On changing MICE and corporate demands, she says it's about experience, customisation and personalisation, not just rooms and function spaces. 6. She explains that the team listens to each client and group, since every group has different demands, and builds a personalised, more experiential package so clients remember the property. About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [Raffles Makati, Fairmont Makati, Michelin Key hotels Philippines, halal certified hotel, Makati hotels, Manila MICE, Raffles Makati two Michelin Keys, Fairmont Makati Michelin Key 2026, first Two MICHELIN Key hotels Philippines, halal certified hotel Makati dedicated halal team, Raffles Fairmont Makati meetings and events, luxury hotels Makati for leisure travelers, personalised MICE packages Manila hotels, experiential corporate events Makati, IT&CM Asia Bangkok Philippine hotel interview, Raffles and Fairmont Makati events management director] #RafflesMakati #FairmontMakati #MichelinKey #HalalCertified #MakatiHotels #ManilaMICE #ITCMAsia #PhilippineHospitality #TravelAndTourWorld