Insider Spotlight
Galilea Gardens Hotel traces its roots to 2007, when it was established by a local cooperative as the Galilea Center for Education and Development.
The property began as a modest, community-led retreat featuring a six-room bungalow, a multi-purpose dining and seminar facility, and a native chapel serving both guests and students.
Why it matters
The hotel reached a major growth milestone in 2019 with the groundbreaking of seven additional buildings, expanding capacity to 136 beds across hotel, convention, training, and guest facilities.
The development also included a 1,000-square-meter swimming pool, reinforcing Galilea’s positioning as a destination that champions Boholano culture, history, and locally sourced products.
The agreement
On Jan. 28, 2026, Enderun Hotels formally marked the signing of a Pre-Opening Services Agreement and Full Management Contract with Galilea Gardens Hotel.
The partnership aims to strengthen operational systems, elevate service standards, and support sustainable, long-term growth.
What they’re saying
Thomas Wenger, senior vice president of Enderun Hotels, said, “Our partnership with Galilea Gardens Hotel is built on a shared vision - to elevate hospitality while staying true to local culture and community.
Enderun Hotels brings structured systems and operational expertise, to help Galilea reach its full potential, strengthen its brand, and deliver a consistently high-quality guest experience as it grows.”
Behind the scenes
According to a company release, the partnership reflects Enderun Hotels’ broader strategy of integrating academic rigor and global best practices into hotel management, leveraging its close ties with Enderun Colleges to build talent, systems, and service excellence.
The bigger picture
Galilea Gardens Hotel forms part of the wider tourism and enterprise portfolio of ACDI MPC / PAHC (Prime Aces Holding Corporation), which spans hospitality, transport, logistics, food production, and aviation.
MGen Gilbert S. Llanto, AFP (Ret.), chair of ACDI MPC / PAHC, said: “Enderun Hotels brings valuable international expertise through its strong presence in education and the hospitality sector.” “Our goal is to elevate experiences across cooperative platforms - whether in hospitality, management, or tourism exposure - to standards that approximate international levels. We’re focused not only on Panglao but on creating a brand that can grow and be replicated in other parts of the Philippines, making a meaningful contribution to the country’s tourism development,” Llanto said.
What’s next
With Enderun Hotels at the helm, Galilea Gardens Hotel is positioning itself to scale while preserving a distinct Boholano identity, blending professional management with community-rooted hospitality. —Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
