Closed for renovations since a tragic fire in 2018, the Gatchalian family’s 22-story Waterfront Manila Hotel and Casino (formerly Manila Pavilion Hotel), located near Rizal Park, is set for a phased reopening starting in 2026, though delays arose due to the decision to retain its 50-year-old structure along United Nations Avenue, Ermita, Manila
Hotel101, owned by listed DoubleDragon Corp., has successfully issued the third batch of Spain Golden Visas to unit owners of Hotel101-Madrid, with subsequent batches now being released at an increasingly faster pace.
Robinsons Hotels and Resorts is investing P10 billion to expand its office footprint by 20 percent, adding 990 room keys in the coming years to tap into rising tourism and business opportunities.
The Gokongwei family’s Robinsons Hotels & Resorts is set to launch a luxury villa resort in Siargao in 2026, expanding its portfolio of homegrown brands, which include Go Hotels, Summit Hotels and Resorts, and Fili Hotel.
Businessman John Tiu Jr.’s upscale hotel group, Discovery World Corp., is exiting a failed venture into cryptocurrency and digital assets while increasing focus on its core business.