SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) announces Park Inn by Radisson Davao’s recent recognition by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the first Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment in the Davao Region.
HALAL ACCREDITATION Park Inn by Radisson Davao general manager Sven Toune (2nd from left) holds the official certificate of the property as Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Establishment in the Davao Region along with director of sales and marketing Liza Gamo and front office Muslim representative Razul Gregorio (2nd from right and right, respectively) awarded by Department of Tourism Region 11 regional director Tanya Rabat-Tan (left). SMHCC PHOTO
This milestone underscores the hotel’s strong commitment to inclusive hospitality and culturally sensitive service.
This distinction is granted to DOT-accredited properties that meet clearly defined standards — ranging from religious considerations to dietary accommodations.
These measures include providing prayer mats, installing Qibla direction markers which indicate the direction of prayer and ensure Muslims are united in facing the same point during worship, placing Qur’ans in guest rooms, and offering flexible meal options upon request, such as strictly no-pork or other Muslim-friendly alternatives.
The hotel also maintains a dedicated non-pork station at its daily breakfast buffet and ensures that team members are trained in culturally respectful service.
Muslim team members within the kitchen and food and beverage service teams further strengthen this commitment.
Their presence fosters greater cultural awareness and attentiveness to guest needs, often providing an added level of reassurance to Muslim diners.
The official certificate was awarded by DOT Region 11 regional director Tanya Rabat-Tan to the hotel, with general manager Sven Toune, director of sales and marketing Liza Gamo and front office Muslim representative Razul Gregorio receiving it on behalf of the team.
Further demonstrating its advocacy for inclusive hospitality, Park Inn by Radisson Davao also took part in the Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo 2025, which was held at SMX Davao, another SMHCC-owned property, on June 18 to 20, 2025 as one of the patron sponsors and exhibitors.
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