Seda offers ‘Back-to-Manila’ quarantine package
EXPECTING friends and family from abroad? Seda hotels now offer a quarantine stay package. Within the premises, a comprehensive range of safety and prevention measures are in place to help visitors feel assured and well-cared for throughout their stay while experiencing the best of Filipino hospitality. They can choose from Seda’s various hotels in Metro Manila, all situated in Ayala Land’s master planned mixed-use developments: Seda BGC, Taguig (P4,800 net per night for a Deluxe Room); Seda Residences Makati, (P4,500 net per night for a Studio Deluxe Residence with a kitchenette); and Seda Vertis North, Quezon City (P4,500 net per night for a Deluxe Room). Inclusions are set breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and complimentary WiFi. Three days advance reservation is required, while a minimum number of nights may be required based on government guidelines. Rates quoted are inclusive of service charge and applicable taxes. Facilities may vary by property. Available facilities/services/amenities and operations are subject to national and local government community quarantine and safety guidelines. Package valid up to May 31.
Intimate weddings at City of Dreams
CITY of Dreams Manila has launched a new wedding package meant to deliver dream weddings that are intimate yet subtly grand, crafted in accordance with the government’s guidelines on health and safety. The luxury resort’s 2021 Intimate Dream Wedding Package, offers a choice of three venues to suit the size of the wedding reception: the Grand Ballroom, Nobu Manila restaurant, and Wave, the open-air poolside restaurant. While the number of guests allowed are kept down to 30% capacity of the venue for social gatherings (up to 50 people in Nobu and 200 people in the ballroom) to observe physical distancing, the details and experience the package provides are tailored for couples. For a reception of 50 people in the ballroom (P508,888 nett) comes with the option to add P2,500 nett for every additional guest. The package includes: a four-course plated menu, with a choice of Nobu Manila menu or other menus prepared by the luxury resort’s chefs; a custom three-layered modern-day naked cake by Naked Patisserie; accommodations at Nobu or Hyatt Regency hotels for an overnight stay in two rooms for the bride and groom, each with breakfast for two the night before the wedding, where they can stay with a family member to help them in preparations, and another overnight stay with breakfast for two for the couple after the wedding. The package also provides a custom-made bridal gown and three-piece groom suit from Simply Francis Libiran Collection, inclusive of one meeting with the designer, three fitting sessions, and wardrobe assistance on the day of the wedding. City of Dreams Manila’s Intimate Dream Wedding Package also has a photo and video package inclusive of the services of one photographer and one videographer, an edited video, and unlimited photos stored in a USB by Nice Print Photography. Completing the package is a venue styled by Jo Claravall, who offers the following: a choice of either a thematic backdrop or photo wall, the bridal bouquet and boutonniere for the groom, one VIP table set-up, a cake display table, and a set-up for 10 guest tables. For a reception below 50 people in Nobu, a customized menu of plated courses will be offered, while lighter courses befitting the outdoor vibe are offered at Wave. In keeping with the government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) guidelines, all guests have to fully accomplish the health declaration form, and comply with mandatory wearing of face masks and face shields, and temperature checks among other health and safety protocols observed in City of Dreams Manila’s “Play it Safe” campaign. For inquiries, call 8800-8080 or e-mail events_inquiry@cod-manila.com or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com.
Nüwa Manila, Nüwa Spa get 5 stars from Forbes Travel Guide Awards
NÜWA at City of Dreams Manila once again received two Five Stars in the 2021 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) Awards for the hotel and its spa. The awards follow close on the heels of Nüwa being named one of the first hotels in the world to achieve the Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED with Forbes Travel Guide certification, a comprehensive facility verification for compliance with expert-validated best practices on health and safety protocols. “These 2021 award winners are a testament to the resiliency of the hospitality industry,” said Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “During an unprecedented time, these top properties adapted to numerous adversities all while maintaining high service levels and ensuring the health security of their guests and staff.” The properties in the 2021 list were inspected prior to the pandemic and when regional restrictions allowed for the safe return of guests. The recognition contributes to the collective total of 97 stars achieved by Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s portfolio of integrated resort properties in Macau and Manila. Nüwa Manila and Nüwa Spa maintained their Five-Star rating for the fourth and second consecutive year, respectively since 2018. The global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas also recognized the two other hotels in City of Dreams: Hyatt Regency Manila and Nobu Hotel Manila with Four Stars for four years running. For more information on Nüwa Manila, call 8800-8080 or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com or www.nuwamanila.com.
Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila announces new General Manager
COMING from its recent announcement of its fifth consecutive Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, Marco Polo Ortigas Manila recently announced the appointment of experienced hotelier Colin Healy as its General Manager. Mr Healy takes over from long-time hotelier Frank Reichenbach who retired in September 2020. Mr. Healy was previously assigned to lead the Marco Polo Davao in 2019. His professional journey has spanned over 33 years. It has seen him develop his management skills from his beginnings from a strong culinary background to Food and Beverage and into hotel operations, then eventually taking the helm at some of the world’s more respected international hotel brands in Europe and Asia. “Having worked with the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila team for several months has been an enriching experience for me thus far especially under the extraordinary conditions we find ourselves in as a global industry,” Mr. Healy said in a press statement. “It is often said that it is only in darkness can one see the value of light. And I look forward to more opportunities to illuminate the great work as we continue to do in the pursuit of service excellence,” he added.
