Quest Plus Conference Center, Manila inaugurated the Holiday Season on November 12 with its first-ever tree-lighting ceremony. This event is notable as it marks the hotel’s inaugural Christmas celebration following its rebranding from Crimson Filinvest City Manila, and it is also the first Filipino Christmas for its new hotel manager, Olivier Ramos.

In his welcome address, Ramos invited guests to embrace the warmth and joy of the season within the venue, which blends modern comforts with traditional hospitality. The ceremony also introduced this year’s beneficiary for holiday promotions, the SOS Children’s Villages Pilipinas.

Ivy Ramos Evangelista, head of philanthropy and partnerships at SOS, noted that while this is the first year they are the beneficiary of Quest Plus, they previously partnered with Crimson for two consecutive years. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s holiday events will support initiatives to provide family care and prevent child abandonment, aiming to impact 75 children and young individuals.

The evening featured an array of traditional Filipino holiday treats paired with festive cocktails, while the De La Salle - Zobel Chorale entertained guests with Christmas carols and Filipino melodies.