Hotelogix, a globally leading enterprise-grade cloud-based Hotel Property Management System provider, announced the adoption of its multi-property management solution by Selah Group of Hotels. The Philippines-based chain hospitality brand aims to scale its business with the efficient centralized control offered by Hotelogix.
Highly anticipated new hotel brand Explorar Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce its latest signing, Explorar Treehouses El Nido in the Philippines. Slated to open on Palawan Island in 2024, Explorar Treehouses El Nido is the second property to join Explorar Hotels & Resorts in the last five months, fuelling its nascent reputation as one of Asia's fastest-growing and most exciting new hotel brands.
Latest Airbnb data shows over 68% of all new Filipino Hosts in H1 2021 are Gen Zs and millennials aged 18-40
Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, the newly opened upper midscale hotel brand by Radisson Hotel Group in the city of smiles, has welcomed Sherwin Lucas as General Manager.
Radisson Hotel Group is excited to announce the opening of another new Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines. This vibrant and welcoming upper midscale brand debuts in Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province today.
Park Inn by Radisson, the feel-good brand from Radisson Hotel Group, continues to delight hotel owners and guests in Asia Pacific with its stress-free experiences, laid-back charm and vibrant contemporary design. This colorful upper midscale concept exudes positivity through its "Yes I Can!" service ethos, and the brand's upbeat attitude is now also being reflected by its rapid regional growth.
COVID-19 sparks a dramatic 41.4% fall in the sector’s contribution to GDPMore than two million jobs lost in 2020 due to the effect of the pandemic on the sectorThe return of international travel this year could see GDP contribution rise by 48.5% and jobs recoveredReturn of international travel will provide a much-needed boost to its economy
Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers modern experiences, has welcomed Rogelio Manuel as the General Manager of Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo.As a highly skilled and passionate hospitality professional, Ogie, as he is fondly called, brings extensive international experience with expertise in global sales and marketing to the hotel.Beginning his hospitality career as a front office clerk at Century Park Sheraton Manila, Philippines, Rogelio moved into a sales and marketing role and worked h is way up, taking on numerous roles as manager and director at hotels and resorts worldwide.
Accor is expanding its presence in the Philippines with the signing of Sofitel Cebu City, a 195-room luxury hotel which will debut in 2025. The hotel joins a pipeline of 17 committed projects across the country which will see an extensive array of internationally renowned hospitality brands arrive for the first time. Sofitel Cebu City will encourage guests to 'Live the French Way' with its 'magnifique' array of experiences which embrace local culture, showcase the best of gastronomy and celebrate wellbeing. The hotel's entertainment amenities will include two restaurants, a lobby lounge, executive floor lounge and rooftop bar. Business travellers can benefit from a business centre, fitness centre, swimming pool and spa, while events come to life in the hotel's meeting rooms and ballrooms. Situated in the Cebu Business Park, the hotel will become part of the landmark mixed-use tower designed by SOM, one of the world's leading architecture, interior design, engineering, and urban planning firms.
INTELITY®, the provider of hospitality's most comprehensive guest experience platform, announced today it has signed a deal with Bacau Bay Resort Coron in the stunning Philippine island region of Palawan to provide contactless service and seamless hotel experience to guests through the INTELITY platform, which includes a branded mobile app, mobile check-in, mobile key, and GEMS®. This marks the first deal for INTELITY in the Philippines, and reflects the company's growing footprint in the Asia Pacific region.
Owned by Donggwang Clark Corporation, the hotel is a short 12-minute drive from Clark International Airport and located close to the city's main business hubs and entertainment attractions, such as Clark Museum, Aqua Planet and Nayong Pilipino.
Leo Holli, general manager of Hilton Clark Sun Valley ResortLEO HOLLI has been appointed general manager of Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Clark, Pampanga. The hotel is the first Hilton property in northern Philippines, and Holli will be responsible for overseeing the management and day-to-day operations of the hotel.
Accor has announced the signing of Pullman Manila at Primex Tower, a 200-room property slated for completion in 2023. The upscale hotel will be housed within San Juan's tallest building, Primex Tower, which is currently under construction in the Greenhills district of San Juan, Metro Manila. The mixed-use development by Primex Realty Corporation will incorporate retail and office spaces on the lower floors, with the hotel situated on the floors above. Primex Tower is located in the upscale Filipino-Chinese residential area of Metro Manila and located within walking distance to the Greenhills Commercial Complex. Pullman Manila at Primex Tower will boast two restaurants, a lobby lounge and rooftop bar for dramatic views across the skyline from the 50th floor. The hotel will also feature a fitness centre and swimming pool, with guests encouraged to stay on top of their game with extensive fitness offerings focussed on inspiring the mind and energising the body. Dynamic meeting and events facilities will include a ballroom, meeting rooms and a business centre designed to foster collaboration and creativity under the Pullman brand's MEET/PLAY concept.Accor currently operates five hotels in the Greater Manila Area, which welcomed over five million visitors by air in 2019. The hospitality group continues to rapidly expand in the Philippines with the signing of Pullman Manila at Primex Tower joining a pipeline of 16 hotels scheduled to open across the country in the next five years.
Chroma Hospitality Inc. has chosen Xperium; to provide solutions like hyper-personalized experiences to guests and automation of the entire guest-facing processes from booking to check-out.
This sentiment survey was conducted by Horwath HTL Singapore, in conjunction with Tajara Hospitality to gauge the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hotels and resorts across the Philippines. The survey received 72 responses (49 hotels and 23 resorts), representing 11,032 rooms.
As tourism accounts for 90 percent of Bohol's industry, the critical question on the outlook of Bohol tourism is: “Amidst of rapid tourism growth, will Bohol be able to manage the dichotomy of sustainable tourism to maintain its positioning as a première ecotourism destination whilst being cautious of the environment degradation resulting from construction and tourist influx?”
Garry Garcia has had his role expanded. He is now Regional Director of Operations and Business Development in the Philippines, and remains General Manager of the Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel, in Makati.
Prior to moving to the Philippines, Rothbarth spent three years at Fairmont Zimbali Lodge and Resort, South Africa in the same capacity.
Christian Nannucci has been named the new general manager of Shangri-La's Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu.
Dusit has rebranded a luxury resort in Davao, Philippines.