MACTAN, Cebu—Global hospitality group Accor keeps on expanding in the Philippines with the signing of Pullman Mactan Cebu Hotel & Residences, which is set to become the largest Pullman property in the world with 1,100-key inventory.
Tytans Properties Development Chairman Gerard Tan was proud of their partnership with Accor, which will manage the premium property under the pioneering Pullman brand, renowned for its trendsetting concepts.
“Pullman are experts on managing, putting the software, and the lifestyle that they can offer. We are still in a learning position of how they do things. They’re the biggest operators, so they should be doing something right,” he told reporters during their ceremonial announcement of the signing of agreement for their partnership held at the Tambuli Seaside Resort & Spa in Mactan, Cebu last February 26.
On their part, Garth Simmons, chief operating officer of Accor, Asia, said that they are delighted to work with Tytans Properties Development on this project that shows Accor’s confidence in and commitment to the promising potential of the Philippines.
“Cebu City, with its distinctive blend of urban vibrancy and coastal charm, presents an ideal locale to cater to diverse markets. Pullman Mactan Cebu Hotel & Residences will attract a wide variety of homeowners and guests, from leisure enthusiasts to corporate travelers seeking extended stays. This project is poised to redefine premium living and hospitality experiences in Cebu,” he noted.
The collaboration project is “at least a billion peso” investment to be funded through Tytans Properties Development’s combined internal fundings and loans, revealed Tan. He shared that this will be comprised of four towers located at the sprawling 120,000-square meter (sq m) Tambuli Mactan Estate, which “should be finished by around six or seven years.”
The first tower, which is around 6,000 sq m, will commence construction in 2025 and is expected to welcome in 2028 its first guests at its 200 stylish guest rooms and suites. Backing it up is the second phase of the development, with three towers occupying 12,000 sq m and housing a total of 900 branded residences—one tower of which is planned to be service apartment concept for extended stay.
Such room inventory, according to him, will be helpful to address the current “lack of rooms,” both for accommodation and housing, in Cebu amid the population growth and increase in tourist arrivals.
State-of-the-art amenities and full-service facilities include world-class restaurants, contemporary lounges, collaborative leisure zones and forward-thinking corporate spaces.
“Pullman is a contemporary, modern, stylish, vibrant brand. And nothing like it yet here in Mactan and Cebu,” Accor Chief Development Officer Asia Andrew Langdon said. “Being the place which can be [ideal for] fun, [upscale] lifestyle, interesting economy, intense contemporary feeling and experience, we are very confident on the success of this project.”
Following closely in the footsteps of the well-received Pullman Residences in Singapore, set to open this year, Pullman Mactan Cebu Hotel & Residences is poised to set a new standard for branded residences in the Philippines, offering unmatched living experiences.
Accor’s branded residential properties are supported by Accor One Living, the group’s industry-first, mixed-use platform focused on supporting the development and operation of branded residential communities.
Through this, homeowners, guests, and partners are linked to Accor’s diverse ecosystem of brands, expertise, and solutions, fostering a continuous stream of new opportunities to live, work, and play.
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