The festivities began with the “Pasko ng Pasasalamat” event at Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod. Distinguished guests, including Cathy Nepomuceno, SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Senior Vice President for Operations, and Deborah Haines, Radisson Hotel Group’s Senior Director of Operations for South East Asia and the Pacific, attended the occasion with inspiring messages.
Nepomuceno, in her speech, emphasized the theme of celebrating the resilient, hopeful, and eternally grateful Filipino spirit. She said, “As we light up this tree, let’s also illuminate our hearts with gratitude and kindness. Remembering that even amidst challenges, we can always find reasons to be thankful. This positive outlook makes life happier, more fulfilling, and truly Filipino.”
Following a dance performance, a ceremonial tree lighting was led by Nepomuceno, Haines, and Agnes Pacis, SM Hotels Vice President for Commercial, assisted by Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod and Iloilo’s Area General Manager, Sherwin Lucas. The event also featured a captivating serenade by Coro Recoleto of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos.
Following the tree lighting ceremony, guests were invited to SMX Convention Center Bacolod to commemorate the venue’s 10th anniversary, aptly themed “Salamat Guid!” SMX Bacolod and Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod joined forces to commemorate a decade of excellence with Salamat Guid: A Festival of Milestones in the City of Smiles, held on November 22.
This collaborative celebration not only marked SMX Bacolod’s 10th anniversary but also officially introduced Park Inn as its premier catering partner, underscoring their shared vision to elevate Bacolod’s status as a destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), as well as life’s most cherished celebrations.*
