With luxury comes great responsibility! Accor Hotels Philippines which is comprised by Mercure Manila Ortigas, Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Raffles and Fairmont Makati, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza raised awareness and renewed their commitment to sustainable fishing practices.
What is Sustainable Seafood?
It’s not everyday that we really think of where our sushi came from but if you want to be a responsible foodie, take note that the following species are endangered: shark, ray, bluefin tuna, grouper, sturgeon, and wild caviar. Accor Hotels in the Philippines do not serve these species as part of their commitment to sustainable seafood.
Another way hotels can support green fishing practices is by sourcing more seafood items in the Philippines. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila serves sustainable seafood with room service and in all its restaurants, including Spiral, Le Bar, Sunset Bar, Snaps, Club Millesime. Currently, 10% of its seafood items, including mackerel, lobster and tuna from the Philippines (except yellow fin), are sourced through certified MSC/ASC sustainable seafood providers that offer sustainable seafood and featured at Spiral’s “Hooked at Spiral” seafood night every Wednesday. The hotel is committed to increasing its sustainable seafood usage to 50% in the next three years. Good news to our fishermen!
To raise further awareness and promote sustainability, Accor Hotels hosted a gala dinner at Sofitel Philippine Plaza’s picturesque Sunset Bar. Here, the five hotels presented dishes made with sustainable seafood.
Assorted sushi made from sustainable seafood: Smoked Mahi Mahi Nigiri Sushi, Squid Espuma, Spicy Tuna Maki
Mercure Hotel’s Asian Fresh Tuna Taco
Black Prawns Caesar Salad
The gala dinner really made an impact with the seafood being displayed before the backdrop of Manila Bay. If we want to continue to enjoy this luxury, we must all be conscious to support only sustainable practices. This is easy when you dine at Accor Hotels.
Dine by the Manila Bay Sunset and Enjoy Spectacular Fireworks Display at Sunset Bar, Sofitel Philippine Plaza
You too can experience this summer feels at The Sofitel Philippine Plaza through their FÊTE EN BLANC specials every Saturday, 6:30pm to 10:30pm. This is until March 18 only so take advantage of this memorable dining experience by the Manila Bay sunset followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Rate is set at Php2,540+ per person, book here.
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