(L-R) Jac David Pimentel-Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and Maria Teresa Josefa Cruz (3rd from Left) Dusit Thani Manila tied together for the Outstanding Sales and Marketing Manager, Christine Urbanozo – Ibarreta, HSMA President and Director of Sales and Marketing of Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila, The Marketing Team of Acua Verde Beach Resort: A Pet Friendly Gem in Laiya- Winner of Marketing Campaign of the Year led by Tess Samaniego, Amie Villena – The Bellevue Resort, winner of Outstanding Sales and Marketing Leader award, Rose Libongco- VIRTUS Chair,Margarita Munsayac-HSMA Chair and VP for Sales and Marketing Bluewater Resorts,Marvin Nisperos- Estigoy, VP for Sales – Business Mirror, Carmela Bocanegra, HSMA Director for Public Relations and VP for Sales & Marketing Chroma Hospitality Inc. and Jaymart Lorenzo – Quest Hotel and Conference Center Clark, winner of Outstanding Sales and Marketing Associate

Holding their trophies that symbolize triumph and honor, the winners of the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association’s recently-concluded 3rd Virtus Awards 2017 proudly posed for photos. The elegant trophies were specially designed by noted artist Joey Ong, a twice grand prize winner of the Art Association of the Philippines. This year's winners were formally announced in a Gala Dinner last October 23 at the Mayuree Ballroom, Dusit Thani Manila.
Tracing The Roots

Organized in 1979 from the informal gatherings of Metro Manila's top hotel directors of sales and marketing, the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) is in the noble pursuit of providing hotel sales and marketing professionals with the necessary tools, insights and expertise to move their brand and serve as essential entities in the ever-evolving hotels and resorts industry.

The Birth of The Virtus Awards


The Virtus Awards

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