CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, PAMPANGA — Thirty-five years of service. Thirty-five years of leadership. Thirty-five years of shaping the region's tourism and hospitality landscape. The Hotels, Allied Resorts, Restaurants and Partners Association in Pampanga is marking its 35th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, October 23, 2026, and it's pulling out all the stops at the Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark. This isn't just a party. It's a milestone — a tribute to the people, partnerships, and passion that have made Pampanga's hospitality industry what it is today.
The Event Details and Who's Coming
The anniversary celebration kicks off at 4:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Somerset Grand Ballroom, a premium 1,285.8-square-meter space inside Royce Hotel and Casino. The program includes exclusive hotel access, digital registration, networking sessions, cocktail receptions, and casino floor privileges, ensuring that guests experience the full breadth of what Clark's premier integrated entertainment hub has to offer. The celebration will bring together key hospitality leaders from across the region, regional partners who have supported HARRP through the years, and tech innovators—including representatives from tripla Co., Ltd.—ready to connect and collaborate. It's a room full of people who have built, shaped, and elevated the hospitality sector, coming together to celebrate and to look ahead to the next chapter of growth and innovation.
The Venue: Royce Hotel and Casino
Located in the heart of the Clark Freeport Zone, the Royce Hotel and Casino is the perfect backdrop for a celebration of this magnitude. With 500 rooms divided between the high-end Premium Building and the practical Deluxe Building, Royce offers comfort and luxury for every type of guest. Food lovers will appreciate the hotel's world-class culinary hubs, including 21 All Day Dining, a multi-cuisine buffet; Amare by Chef Chris, fine Italian dining at its best; and Choi Garden Clark, a favorite for authentic Chinese cuisine. Beyond the rooms and restaurants, Royce features a sprawling two-floor casino gaming arena and live weekend entertainment at the Orbit Bar, making it a destination in itself—and the perfect place to celebrate 35 years of hospitality excellence. For 35 years, HARRP has been a driving force behind Pampanga's tourism and hospitality sector, supporting local businesses, fostering collaboration among industry players, elevating standards of service, and putting Pampanga on the map as a destination for travelers and investors alike. This celebration is a recognition of that legacy—and a commitment to building on it for the next 35 years.
