The Christmas season was officially launched at the Manila Hotel on Friday night with hotel and tourism officials lighting the Christmas tree of the hotel that has been known as the Grand Old Dame of Manila hotels. The kickoff was led by (from left) Tourism Assistant Secretary Ricky Alegre, hotel assistant vice president for communication Nian Liwanag Rigor, Ms. World Philippines Catriona Gray, Manila Hotel president Joey Lina and Tourism Undersecretary Falconi Millar.