The year 2026 began with a major triumph for Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, as its sales and marketing team was honored as the Sales and Marketing Team of the Year for 2025. This prestigious award was announced during the annual Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Sales and Marketing Conference, held from January 7 to 9, 2026.
A Clean Sweep of Prestigious Honors
The team from the Cebu property did not just win one award; they dominated the ceremony with a complete sweep of top honors. The crowning achievement was the Team of the Year title, which recognizes seamless synergy and high-impact execution. This win solidifies the hotel's premier status within the Mactan Newtown township and sets a high benchmark for the managed hotels sector.
The conference serves as Megaworld's key platform to evaluate performance and celebrate excellence across its entire portfolio. For Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown, it was the perfect stage to showcase a milestone 2025 that was defined by record-breaking sales and market-leading growth.
Individual Excellence and Leadership
The team's success was powered by standout individual performances. Leading the charge was Director of Sales and Marketing Grethel Polloso, who achieved an impressive triple crown. She was named the 2025 Overall Sales Performer (Managed Hotels), Sales and Marketing Leader of the Year, and a Top Sales Performer. Her leadership was cited as instrumental in driving the hotel's significant year-on-year growth.
Other key individual winners included:
- Maia Gomez, who earned the 2025 Marketing Manager of the Year award for expertly managing the hotel's brand presence and expanding its reach in local and international markets.
- Joaquin "Chino" Quintana, the Assistant Director of Sales, who secured 2nd Place for Top Sales Performer.
- Kheana Llaban, who received a nomination for the Sampaguita Binhi Award, a recognition of her potential for future leadership and dedication to core brand values.
The Sampaguita Spirit: A Filipino Competitive Edge
At the heart of these achievements is the Sampaguita brand of service excellence, the proprietary service philosophy of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts. The Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown team has successfully operationalized this "service from the heart" into their daily sales and marketing strategies.
This commitment has transformed authentic Filipino hospitality into a tangible competitive advantage, allowing the team to transcend traditional performance metrics and deliver world-class business results. Their collaborative culture, grounded in this distinctive service standard, is now proven to be a primary driver of business success in Cebu's highly competitive hospitality sector.
Looking Forward with Momentum
Riding on the momentum of this recognition, Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown is poised to strengthen its market position throughout 2026. The team remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering the Sampaguita standard of excellence. Their goal is to ensure that their service remains both authentically Filipino and globally competitive, promising another standout year for the award-winning hotel.
