MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach - 9 December 2019 - Twenty outstanding Philippines' entrepreneurs and organisations were honored at the recently concluded Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 or APEA, led by Megawide Construction Corporation's Chairman and CEO, Mr. Edgar Saavedra and Robinsons Land Corporation's President and CEO, Mr. Frederick D. Go.

An initiative by Enterprise Asia, the leading non-governmental organization for entrepreneurship in Asia, APEA is the largest regional recognition program, with over 3,000 nominations received each year, and less than one tenth of that receiving the awards in all 14 markets. With the theme of 'Promoting Inclusive Economic Development Through Sustainable Entrepreneurship', over 300 attendees were present at the by-invitation only event, comprising of industry leaders and dignitaries.

Leading the list of winners includes Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. who received the award under Corporate Excellence Category.

About Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.

TravellersInternational Hotel Group, Inc. ("TIHGI") is the developer and operator ofResorts World Manila, the first and largest integrated tourism resort in thePhilippines. OnNovember 5, 2013, TIHGI began trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange ("PSE")under the ticker "RWM". TIHGI is a joint venture between Alliance Global GroupInc. (AGI), and Genting Hong Kong Limited (GHK).

Resorts World Manila (RWM) is a pioneeringintegrated resort (IR) in the Philippines that showcases world-classperformances, multi-level recreational alternatives, global lodging brands andexciting lifestyle options. Coinciding with the beginning of the PhilippineTourism Decade that enacted Republic Act 9593 or the Tourism Act of 2009, RWMpioneered a new concept in the country that intends to showcase an array oflifestyle and entertainment alternatives for guests in one property.

When RWM opened its doors on August 2009, itboasted the world-class Newport Performing Arts Theater, the upscale NewportMall and Newport Cinemas, and the largest gaming space in the country at thetime. Conveniently located across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)Terminal 3, RWM provided guests an instant gateway to the genuine Filipinohospitality complemented by world-class experiences with a Filipino touch.

Three hotel brands opened shortly after RWMbegan its operations. The international brand Marriott Hotel Manila opened inOctober 2009, followed by the all-suite Maxims Hotel in December 2010, and thepractical accommodations brand Remington Hotel in November 2011. The three wereonly the first of many who will be welcoming guests of the country's first IRthrough the years.

Then bearing the 'Real Winner' slogan andmatching the same with unparalleled service and top notch facilities, RWMquickly won multiple awards from the prestigious Hospitality Asia PlatinumAwards (HAPA) in 2011 for its all-suite signature Maxims Hotel.

In 2012, RWM went into partnerships withStarwood Hotels and with Hilton Worldwide as part of the IR's 3rd phaseexpansion plans. The developments were realized early this year with theopening of Sheraton Hotel Manila and Hilton Manila at the new RWM Grand Wing.This year, as RWM celebrates its 10th anniversary and has completed Phase 3 ofits expansion projects, more acclaimed hotel brands are added to the propertyincluding another prominent international brand in the Japanese all-suite OkuraManila Hotel is set to open at the RWM Grand Wing.

About Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards

Launched in 2007, the Asia PacificEntrepreneurship Awards is the region's most prestigious awards for outstandingentrepreneurship, continuous innovation and sustainable leadership. The Awardprovides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurialexcellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices andgrowth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leadingentrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as aby-invitation only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 14countries and markets all over Asia. For further information, visit www.apea.asia.