

An intimate crowd of over 100 guests, partners, and friends from the media came together to join the team and executives of Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila to mark the hotel’s 10th year anniversary last September 9, 2019. The hotel first opened its doors to the public on September 9, 2009, offering comfortable living with its expansive fully furnished suites for both short-term stays and long-staying guests. In September 2017, the property rebranded to the Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila, partnering with multinational hospitality management group AccorHotels.
Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr. and Joy~Nostalg Leisure Development Group’s Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tan Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr., Agnes Weinstein, and Joy~Nostalg Manila’s General Manager Antoine Weinstein Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr., Joy~Nostalg Leisure Development Group’s Chief Operating Officer Dennis Tan, and Joy Nostalg Manila’s General Manager Antoine Weinstein together with the Room Sales and Events Team Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr. , Tajara Leisure’s Cyndy Jarabata, and Joy~Nostalg Manila’s Resident Manager Vince Agsaway Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr., Joy Nostalg Manila’s General Manager Antoine Weinstein, and Resident Manager Vince Agsaway together with The Nostalgia Lounge & Bar Team Bloggers Azrael Coladilla, Aaron Nomo , Me-An Clemente, Joy~Nostalg Manila’s General Manager Antoine Weinstein, Jr, Marcomm Manager Kat Nocom, and blogger Lace Coladilla Cook Magazine PH’s Marlon Aldenese, Blogger Gerry San Miguel, and Business Mirror’s Bim Mauricio Bloggers Azrael Coladilla, Lace Coladilla, Jane Chua, and Ted Claudio Blogger Mart Yosores, Joy~Nostalg Manila’s Jr. Marcomm Manager Kat Nocom, Bloggers Reese Rayos, Me-An Clemente, and Lloyd Kevin Urbino ADB’s Wayne Blair, Cindy Lau, and Noel Anderson ABS-CBN’s Mario Dumawal and Carousel Productions’ Ramon Monsod ADB’s Adnan Rafiq and Wayne Blair with the Champagne Lady
An exclusive modern Filipino themed event was held to celebrate a decade of Filipino hospitality, featuring delectable food and live music entertainment by original Miss Saigon cast members Isay Alvarez and Robert Seña who performed eight songs including Hahabol-Habol, September, and a medley of Miss Saigon and Broadway songs. Raffle prizes were given away including room and restaurant gift certificates from Joy-Nostalg Manila, Novotel Manila, Sofitel Manila and Mercure Convention in Indonesia.
Original Miss Saigon cast member Robert Seña Miss Saigon’s original cast members Isay Alvarez and Robert Seña Overnight Stay in Novotel Manila Araneta Center with breakfast for two (2) Overnight Stay in Sofitel Manila with breakfast for two (2) Weekday Lunch Buffet for two (2) at The Nostalgia Lounge & Bar 3 days and 2 nights in Mercure Indonesia
Raffle Winner – Complimentary Accor Plus Membership Overnight Stay in a One Bedroom Suite at Joy-Nostalg Manila
The event was also graced by Joy-Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr., representatives from Accor Philippines including Mike Brown – Novotel Manila General Manager and Area General Manager of Accor Philippines MidEco and Movenpick Brands, Puneet Dhawan – General Manager of Sofitel Manila, and Alfredo Denage – Pre-Opening General Manager of MGallery by Sofitel, Carousel Productions and Miss Earth delegates including reigning Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh, and the hotel’s top corporate clients, long staying guests, brand partners, and media friends. We look forward to the next 10 years of Joy-Nostalg and hoping that all of you will be here in 10 years time.”
Joy~ Nostalg Group CEO, Jacinto Ng, Jr. Novotel Manila General Manager and Area General Manager of Accor Philippines MidEco and Movenpick Brands Mike Brown, Joy~Nostalg Manila’s General Manager Antoine Weinstein,
Miss Philippines Earth 2019 – Janelle Lazo Tee, reigning Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh, MGallery by Sofitel Pre-Opening General Manager Alfredo Denage, and Sofitel Manila’s General Manager Puneet DhawanMiss Philippines Air – Ana Monica Tan
, Miss Philippines Fire – Alexandra Dayrit
, Miss Philippines Water – Chelsea Fernandez
, Miss Philippines Earth 2019 – Janelle Lazo Tee
, Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism – Karen Nicole Piccio
, Carousel Productions, Inc. Founder & Executive Vice President Lorraine Schuck, Vice President and Project Director Peachy Veneracion, reigning Miss Earth 2018 Phuong Khanh, and Marco Monsod
Between 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, before and after the program, guests were taken to the interactive showrooms at the 25th Floor, featuring the hotel’s suites each with their own unique theme. The One Bedroom Suite with a Honeymoon Suite theme, the Two Bedroom Suite set-up for corporate clients, and the Three Bedroom Suite with a family Christmas theme.
As part of the hotel’s month-long celebration, Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila is offering a special room and food and beverage promotions for the whole month of September. “2-Bedroom Suite Special Offer September 1-30, 2019. Feel at home and find comfort in our 2-Bedroom Executive Suite”.
About Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila
Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila Managed by AccorHotels is a deluxe serviced residence with 229 fully furnished suites, evoking classical elegance in the interweaving of five-star service and modern interiors. Providing an expansive living space, corporate travelers and families on leisure can experience comfortable and convenient living with top-of-the-line facilities and world-class service. With the warmth of Filipino hospitality, unique culture, creativity, and positivity, Joy~Nostalg Manila is a haven of retreat and comfort in the heart of Ortigas Center.
