The Zobel family-led Ayala Land Inc. is keeping the New World Makati Hotel name and maintaining current business operations as it oversees a smooth transition after taking over the 580-room property.
The move marks a strategic pivot for the property developer, whose residential offerings have historically focused on premium and mid-tier vertical communities. It also signals the company’s entry into a segment currently dominated by boutique developers and international luxury brands.
A new chapter in Central Luzon’s development begins with the opening of Miriam College Alviera in August 2025, anchoring the growing 1,700-hectare Alviera estate into an integrated center for learning, living, and enterprise.
The first phase of the mall is launching at the end of the year, and it will be a reflection of a new way of thinking about what community centers are, says Mariana Zobel de Ayala, head of Ayala Land’s leasing and hospitality group.
Makati City, the Philippines’ premier hub for innovation and sustainability, has taken a bold step toward green mobility with the launch of the country’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) recently hosted a group of Harvard Business School (HBS) students in Makati for a week-long immersion under the esteemed FIELD Global Capstone program.
Ayala Land's The CityFlats, a co-living concept designed for the mobile, socially connected generation, tackles the challenges of urban living by reducing commute times and providing vibrant, thoughtfully designed spaces that foster a strong sense of community.
Spanning 36 hectares, Southmont Central is designed as the heart of the estate’s future community life, integrating retail, civic, and institutional components with Ayala Land’s nearby residential developments.
The charm of France comes alive in the heart of Makati this summer as the much-awaited Goût de France culinary festival returns to the vibrant Makati Street Meet along Paseo de Roxas Avenue on the weekend of May 24 to 25.