Big hotels in Metro Manila offer staycation perks for vaccinated individuals
The tourism industry was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The lack of tourists led to business closures and unemployment. Thousands of Filipinos in the tourism and hospitality sector lost their jobs espeically after the government implemented stringent measures to combat the spread of the virus, specifically, imposing lockdowns.
According to Department of Tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, at least 4.8 million Filipinos, whose jobs rely on the tourism sector were severely affected due to the pandemic.
To give our kababayans a bit of context, in 2019, the country recorded 8.26 million international tourist arrivals and 110 million in domestic tourist arrivals.
According to the data of the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA), the tourism industry contributes 12.7 percent to the Philippine economy.
Now, the hospitality sector is pinning its hope on the successful roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination program of the government.
As of July 11, more than 3.5 million Filipinos are fully vaccinated against the virus in a report by Inquirer.net.
Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. believes that the Philippines will reach the benchmark of herd immunity with 58 to 70 million of the population getting their full doses by November.
This is an optimistic target and will only happen if the country receives its order of COVID-19 shots.
In order to attract guests and encourage people to get the vaccine, hotels are offering vaccinated individuals special discounts and perks.
If you are looking to de-stress amid this pandemic, this is the perfect time to book a room and enjoy the hotel life.
Okada Manila
The largest ultra-luxury integrated hotel-resorts in Asia, Okada Manila, is offering vaccinated individuals amazing deals too hard to ignore.
Located at New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City in Paranaque, guests just need to present their vaccination card and instantly get exclusive deals and discounts on hotel rooms, spa treatments, dining, and shopping!
Hilton Manila
Hilton Manila, one of several hotel chains located at Newport City in Pasay is currently offering a promo called Good Jab Rewards!
The promo which will run from July 1 to August 31, 2021 offers individuals with their vaccination card 25% off dinner, bed and breakfast staycation rates.
Sheraton Manila
The luxury hotel, which calls itself as the gateway to Manila, since it is perfectly situated across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 is also offering eye-popping deals for staycation hungry Pinoys.
Based on their Good Jab Rewards offer, vaccinated guests who will book from July 1 to 31 can get an overnight stay for four in a Club Deluxe room for only Php 8,888 ++. This also includes P2,000 worth of dining credits. The stay period is from July 1 to September 31, 2021.
So do your part and get your COVID-19 shots and if you are already fully vaccinated, enjoy these amazing hotel perks.
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For those looking for hotels outside Manila, check out Heart Evangelista's resort in Boracay in the gallery below: