Agoda.com announces winners of the 2014 Gold Circle Awards in the Philippines

(The Philippine Star)

December 3, 2014 - 11:39am

Cebu

Recipients in 2014 increase to 64 from 2013’s 42

More destinations aside from the top tourist destinations of the country were recognized

MANILA, Philippines – Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking sites and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq:PCLN), has announced the winners of its prestigious 2014 Gold Circle Awards, given to accommodations around the world that embody the best qualities of the online hospitality industry.

A total of 64 hotels in the Philippines have been given the Agoda.com GCA distinction this year, an increase of 22 from 2013’s 42 hotels. This year’s top destinations come from major tourist spots of the country; 24 from Manila, 13 from Boracay Island and 13 from Cebu. Another major highlight for this year’s awardees is that there are more properties recognized in other local destinations such as in Angeles, Baler, Baguio, Batangas, Bohol, Palawan, Dumaguete, Davao and Tagaytay.

Now in its sixth year, the Gold Circle Awards are presented to properties based on aggregate customer reviews, competitiveness of pricing, utilization of Agoda.com’s custom-built Yield Control System (YCS), and a deep understanding of the complexities of the online booking industry.

“We are very pleased to announce winners of the 2014 Gold Circle Awards,” said Errol Cooke, Vice President Global Hotels at Agoda.com. “In an extremely competitive industry, these properties have shown an outstanding level of commitment to the intersection of cutting-edge technology and world-class service.

“As an established indicator of industry excellence, guests can rest assured knowing that when they see the award displayed in the lobby, they are staying at a highly-rated property at the forefront of the online hospitality industry. We very much look forward to expanding our relationship with these properties in the future.”

The 64 winners from the Philippines are listed below, with the full global list of winners available in the Agoda.com Media Room.

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