The Philippine Star

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- PEPPER TEEHANKEE (Follow me on Instagram @pepperteeh­ankee.)

With the country’s booming tourism comes the further growth of the hospitalit­y industry. A diverse range of hotels and resorts awaits vacationer­s and profession­als with the newest hospitalit­y group, 8990 Leisure and Resorts, which was launched recently at the Green Sun in Makati City.

8990 Leisure and Resorts is a subsidiary of one of the top housing developers 8990 Holdings Inc. (HOUSE). It plans to develop a total of 3,000 rooms in the next five years in Cebu, Makati, Davao, Palawan, Boracay, Siquijor, Alabang, Manila, Iloilo, Legazpi, Clark, Lapu-Lapu, Siargao and Baguio to further promote the country as an exciting and fun destinatio­n.

8990 Holdings Inc. president and chief executive officer Willie J. Uy said, “The Philippine leisure and hospitalit­y industry is on an upswing with the current administra­tion focusing on tourism developmen­t. The launch of 8990 Leisure and Resorts definitely comes at a perfect time.”

Its three newest brands were introduced by Stephanie Zubiri for Adama, a five-star luxury family resort that is nestled within nature, allowing families to bond amidst lush greeneries; entreprene­ur and mother Mikaela LagdameoMa­rtinez for Kura, a four-star luxury hotel for trailblaze­rs who are seeking to indulge in the grandness of life; and vlogger Wil Dasovich for Argo, a resident urban hotel equipped with essential amenities and tools to help one explore, discover and experience the best of the locale.

During the launch, guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner by Cibo and a captivatin­g performanc­e by Vina Morales.

It certainly is nice to know that there will be more rooms (both affordable and luxurious) that will be able to cater to the needs of both internatio­nal and local travelers.

8990 Holdings, Inc. (HOUSE) is a publicly listed company in the Philippine Stock Exchange.

 ??  ?? 8990 Holdings Inc. chairman Mariano Martinez and president and CEO Willie J. Uy.
8990 Holdings Inc. chairman Mariano Martinez and president and CEO Willie J. Uy.
 ??  ?? 8990 Leisure and Resorts president Lowell Yu.
8990 Leisure and Resorts president Lowell Yu.
 ??  ?? 8990 Holdings Inc. chairman emeritus Luis Yu Jr., investor relations officer Tracy Ilagan and UBS head Lauro Baja.
8990 Holdings Inc. chairman emeritus Luis Yu Jr., investor relations officer Tracy Ilagan and UBS head Lauro Baja.
 ??  ?? Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Philippine­s COO Rami Chahwan, Kuya J COO Richard Li and Unido Inc.’s Gretz Rivera.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Philippine­s COO Rami Chahwan, Kuya J COO Richard Li and Unido Inc.’s Gretz Rivera.
 ??  ?? Stephanie Zubiri, Wil Dasovich and Mikaela LagdameoMa­rtinez.
Stephanie Zubiri, Wil Dasovich and Mikaela LagdameoMa­rtinez.
 ??  ?? Dato Inciong law firm managing partner Ian Dato and Kuya J Group president and CEO Winglip Chang.
Dato Inciong law firm managing partner Ian Dato and Kuya J Group president and CEO Winglip Chang.
 ??  ?? iHoldings Inc. marketing services executive Pinky Abano, Joy Barbara and Plan B Essentials’ Janet Barbara-Liong.
iHoldings Inc. marketing services executive Pinky Abano, Joy Barbara and Plan B Essentials’ Janet Barbara-Liong.
 ??  ?? Martie and Marco del Pilar.
Martie and Marco del Pilar.
 ??  ?? Philippine National Bank EVP Jun Audencial and SVP Rita Pueyo.
Philippine National Bank EVP Jun Audencial and SVP Rita Pueyo.
 ??  ?? Onel Querijero and Manet Domingo.
Onel Querijero and Manet Domingo.
 ??  ?? UnionBank’s Roxane Matsuda and Rica Leyritana.
UnionBank’s Roxane Matsuda and Rica Leyritana.
 ??  ?? Chevron Philippine­s national sales manager Michelle Ortigas and Leechiu Property Consultant­s associate director Paolo Ortigas.
Chevron Philippine­s national sales manager Michelle Ortigas and Leechiu Property Consultant­s associate director Paolo Ortigas.
 ??  ?? Southeasta­sia Retail Inc. president Gwen Lim.
Southeasta­sia Retail Inc. president Gwen Lim.
 ??  ?? Nadine Henson Cuevas and CurePro Plus Inc. president Emmanuel Cuevas.
Nadine Henson Cuevas and CurePro Plus Inc. president Emmanuel Cuevas.
 ??  ?? Issa Reyes and Unido Inc. CFO Francis Reyes.
Issa Reyes and Unido Inc. CFO Francis Reyes.
 ??  ?? Former senator Pia Cayetano.
Former senator Pia Cayetano.
 ??  ?? SM Lifestyle Inc. VP for licensing and partnershi­ps Myra Moñozca and iHoldings Inc. marketing director Pinky Angodung.
SM Lifestyle Inc. VP for licensing and partnershi­ps Myra Moñozca and iHoldings Inc. marketing director Pinky Angodung.
 ??  ?? Vina Morales.
Vina Morales.
 ??  ?? Laura Lehmann.
Laura Lehmann.
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