Samantha Manigsaca

As Director of the AppleOne Group and Vice  President for Hospitality, Samantha Manigsaca plays a pivotal role in the overall business expansion of the company as she leads in the development of its hospitality arm and its growth strategy. 

With an MBA with distinction in Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches Crans Montana in Switzerland, and having graduated cum laude in Hospitality Management, with a specialization in Hotel Administration at Endurun Colleges  in Manila, Samantha shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with the company’s growing portfolio of hotels and resorts around the Philippines. Part of this includes her role in business development, particularly in helping identify new locations for upcoming hospitality projects and in forging strategic partnerships with international hotel operators.  

With a commitment to elevating the industry, Samantha believes in supporting local tourism with better hospitality opportunities from iconic developments, global best practices, and world-class experiences.  

As a member of the board, she oversees the developments of AppleOne Group across the different sectors, involving herself in the operations and the  company’s business dealings.  

Before joining the group, Samantha worked with several notable international hotel brands, namely  Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, JW Marriott Hong Kong, Marriott Hotel  Manila and The Westin Manila.