Diamond Hotel GM joins Tourism Promotions Board
Diamond Hotel Philippines’ GM Vanessa Ledesma-Suatengco takes her oath as a member of the board of directors of the Tourism Promotions Board in the presence of Tourism Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo
MANILA, Philippines — Diamond Hotel Philippines general manager Vanessa Ledesma Suatengco was appointed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as member representing accommodation enterprises, board of directors of the Tourism Promotions Board. She recently took an oath in the presence of DOT Secretary Wanda Teo.
Suatengco assumed the role of general manager of the Diamond Hotel Philippines in 2009, and became the first Filipina to hold such post in a five-star hotel in the country.
Diamond Hotel Philippines sales and marketing director Sunshine Robles, Department of Tourism Usec. for Administration and Special Concerns Rolando Cañizal; DOT Usec. for Office of Public Affairs, Communications and Special Projects Katherine de Castro; Diamond Hotel GM Vanessa Ledesma-Suatengco; DOT Secretary Wanda Corazon Teo; Diamond Hotel HR manager Jeffrey Dela Paz; DOT Usec. for Tourism Development Planning Benito Bengzon Jr.; and DOT Asec. for Office of Public Affairs, Communications and Special Projects Frederick Alegre
One of her notable recognitions was being chosen as the 2009 Mabuhay Gold Awardee bestowed by the Association of Human Resources Managers in the Hospitality Industry (AHRM) for her valuable contributions to the Philippine hotel industry.
She was also named one of 10 “Hospitality Superstars” in 2014 in the landmark book by hospitality and tourism expert Vic Alcuaz, presenting 10 of the brightest names who have made significant contributions to the way hotels, resorts, and restaurants are being managed in the country.
