EL NIDO PALAWAN

Palawan is an archipelago of 1,780 islands on the western part of the Philippines. It has the most concentration of islands but is the most sparsely populated region in the country. Because of its scenic landscapes and high bio-diversity, Palawan is known as “The Last Ecological Frontier of the Philippines”.

The northern part of Palawan province is blessed with crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and a wealth of flora and fauna. It is here that El Nido and Taytay, home of the lovely El Nido Resorts, are located. Spectacular ancient limestone cliffs tower over marine sanctuaries teeming with innumerable species of tropical fish and coral, as well as five species of endangered sea turtles. Lush forests abound with more than 100 species of birds. It is a truly exotic destination.

EL NIDO PALAWAN

El Nido Resorts is a group of eco-resorts located in the El Nido-Taytay municipalities in northern Palawan, Philippines. The resorts offer genuine, local hospitality and unique and enriching experiences amidst the beautiful natural landscape.

El Nido Resorts is currently comprised of Miniloc Island Resort and Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Apulit Island Resort in Taytay, and the newly opened eco-luxury property, Pangulasian Island Resort in El Nido.

El Nido Resorts has been operating responsibly in an ecologically gifted area. Embracing a strong commitment to sustainability, El Nido Resorts exercise stewardship over the flourishing diverse environment, stressing the importance of preserving nature to all who visit.

Numerous exciting, low-impact activities are offered to guests. These include snorkelling, scuba-diving, kayaking, hiking, and island-hopping to visit fascinating caves, emerald lagoons, and pristine white sand beaches. Lunch barbecues and romantic dinners may be arranged on private islands, and relaxing spa and massage services are available upon request. Guests can also simply relax on the beach or enjoy cocktails at the bar while enjoying fabulous views of the sunset.

El Nido Resorts has been globally recognized for embracing nature-based guest activities and sustainable menus, and for providing environment education programs for staff and guests, and employment opportunities for the local community.

El Nido Resorts has received numerous international awards as testament to its green practices and commitment to sustainable tourism, including the prestigious ASEAN Green Hotel Standard in 2010 and the Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Award in 2009. More recently, El Nido Resorts was a winner in the Sustainable Hotel Award – Sustainable Destination Category, the PATA Gold Award – Environmental Education Programme in 2011, and the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – Community Benefit Award this year.

BORACAY ISLAND PHILIPPINES

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located approximately 315 km (196 mi) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip ofPanay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards from numerous travel publications and agencies. The island comprises thebarangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak municipality of Malay, province ofAklan. The island is administered by thePhilippine Tourism Authority and the provincial government of Aklan. Apart from its white sand beaches, Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. It is also emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife.

In 2012, Boracay was awarded as the best island in the world from the international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Boracay Island was already an inhabited place before the Spaniards came to the Philippines. It was known to the Iberian conquerors as Buracay. At the time of contact with the Europeans, Buracay had a population of one hundred people, who cultivated rice on the island, and augment their income by raising goats.^[14]

Contemporary Period

Boracay was originally home to the Ati tribe. Boracay is part of Aklan Province, which became an independent province on April 25, 1956.

Sofia Gonzales Tirol and her husband Lamberto Hontiveros Tirol, a town judge on nearby Panay island, took ownership of substantial properties on the island around 1900 and planted coconuts, fruit trees, and greenery on the island. Others followed the Tirols, and cultivation and development of the island gradually spread from this initial beginning.

Tourism came to the island beginning in about the 1970s. The movie Too Late the Hero was filmed in 1970 on locations in Boracay and Caticlan. In the 1980s, the island became popular as a budget destination for backpackers, By the 1990s, Boracay's beaches were being acclaimed as the best in the world.

In 2012, the Philippine Department of Tourismreported that Boracay had been named the world's second best beach afterProvidenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The name Boracay is attributed to different origins. One story says that it is derived from the local word "borac" which means white cotton with characteristics close to the color and texture of Boracay's white sugary and powdery sand. Another credits the name to local words "bora," meaning bubbles, and "bocay," meaning white. Yet another version dating back to the Spanish era says the name is derived from "sagay," the word for shell, and "boray," the word for seed.

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RESORTS WORLD MANILA PHILIPPINES

Resorts World Manila (RWM) is the first integrated tourist hub in the Philippines that is fast shaping up to become the most exciting destination in the country. 

Adapting the integrated resort concept behind the success of Resorts World Genting in Malaysia and Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, RWM breaks new ground in the Philippines by combining lodging brands, restaurants, gaming facilities, entertainment spots and a luxury mall in one grand destination. 

Asia’s newest playground is located in Newport City, a modern live-work-play community and the first tourism economic zone in the Philippines, just across Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and adjacent to the Villamor Golf Course. 

RWM is home to three hotels: the five-star Marriot Hotel Manila, the value for money Remington Hotel, and its centerpiece, the luxury all-suite casino hotel, Maxims Hotel. 

It also features the upscale Newport Mall which boasts of shops and boutiques for international luxury brands,  high end cinemas, dining outlets, and the Newport Performing Arts Theater, a 1,500-seat venue for local and international artists and productions.

Our Proponents

Behind Resorts World Manila is a powerhouse roster of partners that are already well- established names in hospitality, property development, food and beverage and other industries in the Asian region.

Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc. (Travellers)
Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc, a joint venture between Alliance Global, Inc. and Genting Hong Kong. Travellers raises the bar of luxury lifestyle and entertainment in the Philippines with Resorts World Manila, its first project. 

Alliance Global Group, Inc. (AGI)
AGI is one of the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines, with interests in the food and beverage industry, property development and quick service restaurant operations. Its subsidiary, Megaworld, is the largest residential developer in the country, whose name has become synonymous with high- end city living through its various high-rise properties.

Genting Hong Kong Ltd. (GHK)
GHK (formerly Star Cruises Ltd.), the leading cruise line in Asia-Pacific, has played a pioneering role in shaping the region's cruise industry. Incorporated in 1993, it has garnered over 60 international awards and has been inducted into the TTG Travel Awards Hall of Fame by the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) in 2008.

GHK’s main business activities include leisure and entertainment under Genting Malaysia Bhd, a private company incorporated in 1980. Genting Malaysia Bhd is Malaysia's leading multinational corporation and one of the best-managed companies in the Asian region, operating theme parks, gaming facilities, hotels, seaside resorts and entertainment venues.

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SOLAIRE RESORT & CASINO

After Resorts World Manila was built on August 2009, the Philippine Government wanted to add more casino-resort complex to attract more tourists around the world. Thus, PAGCOR awarded the license to Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Incorporated in 2009, It was launched as "Solaire Manila". It broke ground on July 2010. The hotel tower topped off last June 2012 alongside the parking garage. On October 2012, Solaire Manila was renamed "Solaire Resort & Casino" and Phase 1 was completed on the 1st quarter of 2013. On March 16, 2013 3:00PM, The complex was inaugurated by President Benigno Aquino III,Enrique Razon Jr., PAGCOR Chairman Cristino Naguiat and former Paranaque Mayor Florencio Bernabe, Jr. in a button pressing ceremony. After the ceremony, Live concerts were held at the Eclipse Lounge.

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BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF CAMIGUIN PHILIPPINES

The island-province of Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern tip of Mindanao. It is approximately 90 kilometers north of the City of Cagayan de Oro. It is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by Butuan Bay.

Camiguin is the smallest province in Northern Mindanao, with its land area pegged at 29,187 hectares. It is composed of five towns, namely, Mambajao – the capital town, Mahinog, Guinsiliban, Sagay and Catarman. The island plays host to seven volcanoes, including the still-active Mount Hibok-Hibok. According to the National Statistics Office, Camiguin has a total population of 74,232 persons, making the province the second smallest in the Philippines in terms of population.

Among the Province's major products are coconut, cassava, banana, camote, palay, corn, fruits, coffee and vegetables. Camiguin's volcanic soil has proved to be a fertile ground for planting various crops. At present, the Provincial government is looking into an agricultural program that would increase the cultivation of fruit trees and vegetables in Camiguin. The Province is also among the best abaca fiber producers in the country. Camiguin is proud of its natural resources, which include sulfur deposits, geothermal energy, agricultural lands and fishing grounds.

The Camiguin culture is a mixture of both Boholano and Cebuano culture. It is very colorful and creative. The people are deeply religious, hospitable and friendly. Cebuano is the major dialect in the Province. However, in the towns of Sagay and Guinsiliban, where most of the indigenous tribes reside, the Kinamiguin dialect is still spoken. Kinamiguin is derived from the Manobo dialect with some mixture of Boholano.