Discovery resorts honors top producers in Indian-themed fete

MANILA, Philippines — The Discovery Resorts Group recently held its Top Producers Getaway at its Discovery Boracay resort in recognition for the top accounts for its properties.

Dubbed "Dhanyavaad: A Colorful Indian Soiree," the Indian-themed event also served as the venue for the hospitality group to acknowledge and give appreciation to its business partners by recognizing persons and entities who have made Discovery Resorts not just a memorable hideaway but also an experience of a lifetime for its loyal patrons and guests. 

Ten partner-producers were honored at Bogart's Bar, where guest chef Surat Rana of the Royal Indian Curry House (RICH), offered Indian dishes for all to savor. Hailing from Uttarakhand, India, Chef Rana has over 20 years of culinary experience, including a stint as in-house chef for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2017 visit to the Philippines.

"We were doing the improvements slowly, like retiling the rooms and changing the bed frames. We couldn't shut down the entire property to do the refurbishments. Though the international market has not returned as of yet, the local market has gone strong to fill up the dearth.

"During the first phase of the global pandemic, we had no operations because of government restrictions. A few staff members remained to comprise the skeletal work force. Returning guests, who were cooped up for long somehow forgot to observe physical distancing or wear a mask, though they hastily complied once reminded. But there were those who really complied with the restrictions," shared Discovery Shores Boracay General Manager Erwin Lopez of his 99-room upscale property. He also initiated the Guest Experience Makers (GEMS) program that is geared toward stay satisfaction. 

Discovery Boracay has been honored as the Philippines' Leading Beach Resort of 2024 at the 31st World Travel Awards this year. It is a premiere resort located in the island's Station 1.

The Discovery Suites Group opened in 2000-2001 as the first serviced apartment in the Ortigas area, a concept of the Tiu family.

"As a family-oriented company, families are always the very part of our core. We capitalize on our service and value-for-money