Hosted by Rocio Escano, the event offered a glimpse into the future of elevated experiences and a new direction for the brand.

Director of Brand and Marketing Loven Ramos welcomed all the guests and introduced some of the exciting activities for The Ascott Limited. With new horizons in sight, the organization celebrates its 25th anniversary by pushing the boundaries of transformative hospitality and embracing new possibilities as industry trendsetters. Throughout the year, guests can look forward to incredible journeys with inspired cultural, culinary, and environment-focused experiences. These three distinct lenses offer multiple avenues to curate your own adventure with Ascott Philippines in 2025. 

Country General Manager Patrick Vaysse, who has just been in the country for 10 months, showed the guests what is in store for the brand in the coming years.

Since the opening of Somerset Millennium Makati in 2000, the collection of serviced residences under the banner of the Ascott Group has grown to a robust portfolio of 16 unique properties across the Philippines. 

More importantly, they have 14 other new properties in the pipeline, including a new luxury brand Preference Hotels in Siargao, the first of its kind to open in the country.

The afternoon also included a special award given to Gawad Kalinga for their special partnership with The Ascott Limited.

There was also a short panel discussion held with hotel executives regarding the future of the brand. Starting March 15 until the end of 2025, be rewarded when staying with Ascott in the Philippines with the 25 Years, 5 Brands and 25 Thousand Exclusive. Set out on an adventure and plot a cross-country tour with Ascott this 2025, as the first 25 guests to complete five unique overnight visits to either one property per brand (Ascott, Oakwood, Citadines, Somerset and lyf) or five stays across five unique properties with a single brand will enjoy 25,000 Ascott Star Rewards points. Each stay during the promotion will also include complimentary breakfast, a special Horizons Campaign welcome kit as well as complimentary access to the elevated amenities in each visited property. 

Cocktails and snacks were then served at the penthouse balcony for the guests. The Sommerset mascot even made a brief appearance.

The bar was open with guests enjoying two special cocktails, the Blue Horizons and the Millennium Sunsets.

Be on the lookout for special offers from participating Ascott restaurants starting March 15 until the end of the year. Get ready for delectable anniversary dishes and indulge in dessert on the house when dining with Ascott for every P2,500 spent during your meals in their 25 Years of Flavor: A Taste of Ascott’s Anniversary Treats promotion.

There was also a buffet spread featuring dishes prepared by the group's different hotel brands. Ascott BGC had their Truffle Beef Estofado while LYF showcased their Guilt and Guilty-free Chicharon.

Oakwood Makati featured their Seafood Paella which was the favorite that afternoon. For desserts, there was the Blueberry Cheesecake and the Ube Churros.

As an added treat, guests could also get a Live Caricature done on the spot by Sachiko Reyes. There are several more exciting activities lined up in the coming months, including the grand 25th anniversary celebration in June. Thank you The Ascott Limited for a great Friday afternoon and congratulations once again on your 25th year in the Philippines.