SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. announces the appointment of Rogelio 'Ogie' Manuel as Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo's general manager.

As a highly skilled and passionate hospitality professional, Ogie, as he is fondly called, brings extensive international experience to the hotel with expertise in global sales and marketing.

Beginning his hospitality career as a front office clerk at Century Park Sheraton Manila, Philippines, Rogelio moved into a sales and marketing role and worked his way up, taking on numerous roles as manager and director at hotels and resorts worldwide.

Prior to his homecoming, he was a director for Global Leisure Distribution for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, spending almost two decades holding various key positions at the brand's regional office in Singapore, overseeing properties in Southeast Asia, Fiji and Australia.

Rogelio graduated with a degree in Economics at the Ateneo de Manila University and Trinity College as well as a diploma in Hotel Management at the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre. His drive for excellence has made him an expert in the field of hospitality sales and marketing. He is known for his outstanding leadership and his skill and tactics in developing specific markets.

Rogelio is a firm believer in teamwork, ethics and cross-functional synergies. With his leadership and guidance, coupled by a high level of commercial acumen, he will take Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo to the next level of performance.