World Quality Commitment Award Presented to The Richmonde Hotel
The Richmonde Hotel was honored recently by the Business Initiative Directions or B.I.D. with the World Quality Commitment (WQC) Award for the Hotel’s continuous quest for excellence towards customers through attention to products and services. The award was presented to Atty. Miguel B. Varela, Vice-Chairman of The Richmonde Hotel and Director of the Hotel’s owning company, Megaworld Corporation, during the 22nd International World Quality Commitment Convention held at the Concorde La Fayette Hotel in Paris, France.
The B.I.D. is a private organization established in 1975 dedicated to the promotion of quality culture and to the continuous improvement of companies from around the world. It is participated in by 173 countries worldwide which established the Total Quality Management Model that is the basis for the criteria in the selection of the candidates for the WQC Award. These criteria include customer satisfaction, benchmarking, strategic communication, leadership and continuous training. The International Committee for Selection of Candidates comprised of company leaders from more than 90 countries voted voluntarily and independently for the B.I.D. Quality Awardees during its annual meeting in Paris. The WQC award conferred by B.I.D. promotes the interests of clients, employees and suppliers all with a common goal of the achievement of quality in the business practices as well as respecting the environment and their surroundings.
The Richmonde Hotel’s Managing Director, Carmen C. Fernando, proudly affirms, “With this latest achievement of the Hotel, the entire management and staff are further inspired to continuously improve the quality of service provided to all the guests.” She also cites that the Hotel’s commitment to developing a Quality Culture to ensure its competitiveness in the ever growing and cut-throat industry is not only a matter of survival, but a sincere desire to satisfy all its customers and exceed their expectations.
Shown in the photo receiving the WQC International Gold Star Award for Quality are, from right, Atty. Varela, B.I.D. President Jose E. Prieto and Mrs. Varela.
Simple Plan and New Found Glory Rock The Richmode Hotel
Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan has come a long way since the first time they visited the country. From opening the concert of fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne in 2005, they recently returned to Manila as main act of the concert entitled "Simple Plan Rocks the Big Dome". Presented by Viva Concerts and Events, the show also featured revival rock band New Found Glory and acoustic heartthrob Jamie Scott.
On their second Philippine visit, Simple Plan made The Richmonde Hotel its home, together with fellow performers and first-time Manila visitors New Found Glory and Jamie Scott & the Town.
Welcoming Simple Plan and New Found Glory to the hotel during their press conference were Communications Manager Annie Dioso, Managing Director Carmen Fernando, and Director of Sales & Marketing Beth Dar.
SIMPLE PLAN WITH THE RICHMONDE HOTEL OFFICERS
Photo shows, from left, drummer Chuck Comeau, Dioso, lead guitarist Jeff Stinco, bassist David Desrosiers, lead vocalist Pierre Bouvier, Fernando, Dar and rhythm guitarist Sebastien Lefevre.
NEW FOUND GLORY WITH THE RICHMONDE HOTEL OFFICERS
JAMIE SCOTT WITH THE RICHMONDE HOTEL OFFICERS
The Richmonde Hotel welcomes international artist mandy Moore
Internationally renowned singer, songwriter and actress Mandy Moore returned to Manila recently for a one night only concert at Eastwood City and stayed at The Richmonde Hotel during her visit. Her concert at Eastwood City was the last stop of her Pacific Tour to promote her latest album, Wild Hope, which features popular single “Extraordinary.” Once dubbed “America’s Pop Princess” during her teenage years, Moore disclosed during her press conference, held also at The Richmonde Hotel, that the songs in Wild Hope are presently the closest to her heart as she co-wrote these based on her personal experiences.
Welcoming Moore to the hotel during her press conference were, from left, Sr. Banquet Sales Account Manager Mei Valdez, Communications Manager Annie Dioso, Managing Director Carmen Fernando, and Director of Sales & Marketing Beth Dar. 
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Lucia Micarelli Makes The Richmonde Hotel Her Home
Young and talented U.S. born violinist Lucia Micarelli was recently in the country for a concert at the Embassy Super Club and made The Richmonde Hotel her home during her stay. Of Korean and Italian descent, Micarelli was classically trained at Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music and is now best known for her gift of beautifully blending classical pieces and familiar pop songs. Filipinos got to sample her music when she toured together with Josh Groban during his Closer Tour and performed a solo number. As a testament to her musical brilliance, Micarelli’s 2004 debut album entitled Music from a Farther Room was also produced by Groban.
Welcoming Micarelli (second from left) to Richmonde are (from left): Communications Manager Annie Dioso, Managing Director Carmen Fernando and Asst. Director of Ria Rosal. Photo courtesy of Jasper Lucena of MTV Phils.
