MANILA – The Hotels and Restaurants Association in Pampanga (HARP) recently took the spotlight at the General Membership Meeting (GMM) of the Hotels and Restaurants Association of the Philippines (HRAP), held at Dusit Thani Manila. The gathering brought together hospitality leaders from across the country to discuss industry updates and future initiatives.
Representing the hospitality sector of Pampanga, Ms. Donna Ravina, HARP President and General Manager of Microtel by Wyndham Pampanga and Microtel by Wyndham Tarlac, who delivered a key presentation. She highlighted the thriving culinary scene of the province and extended a special invitation to all attendees for the upcoming HARP 10th Cook-Off Challenge.
The much-anticipated culinary event in partnership with the inaugural One Pampanga Food and Beverage Expo is scheduled on September 13 to 14, 2025 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark. The challenge aims to showcase the remarkable talent of Kapampangan chefs and elevate the province’s reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines.
Also in attendance to represent HARP was Peter Lising, Director of Airport Relations and owner of APL Travel and Tours who underscored the association’s collaborative efforts to promote the region’s tourism and hospitality industry.