Barely a year before Cagayan de Oro is projected to become the Philippines fourth metropolitan center, savvy investors are making a beeline to the fast rising metropolis to catch the wave.
Among the most recent disclosures of big ticket investments on the pipeline are two international chain hotels and an international membership retail establishment.
Mayor Rolando ‘Klarex’ Uy revealed on his program ‘Ang Inyong Alagad: Mayor Klarex Uy’ last June 21 plans to build a Sheraton hotel in Cagayan de Oro City.
Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is an American international hotel chain owned by Marriott International. Marriott International, Inc. is an American multinational company that operates, franchises, and licenses lodging brands that include hotel, residential, and timeshare properties. Marriott International owns over 30 hotel and timeshare brands with 8,785 locations and 1,597,380 rooms across its network.
As of 2024, Marriott International operates Luxury (6), Premium (12), Select (10), and Longer Stays (7) hotels, resorts and other branded properties internationally. Sheraton Hotels and Resorts is one of its listed Premium brands.
In the same program, Mayor Uy disclosed he was visited by Landers Superstore executives who told him about plans to develop a three-hectare property in the city. Two Landers Superstore branches are already set up in the cities of Cebu and Davao.
Southeastasia Retail Inc. is the retail company which owns and operates the Landers Superstore brand. It is large membership retail establishment catering to a defined membership-based and club consisting of business people and exclusive pool of approved employee groups.
Landers Superstore is a combination of supermarket and department stores and is considered as a one-stop shop for all of the member-customer’s need. Since it opened its first branch on June 22, 2016, Landers now has branches in Balintawak, Cebu, Alabang, ArcoVia City, and its main branch and office at 1890 Paz Mendoza Guazon St., Otis, Paco, Manila.
Most recently, Cebu-based property developer AppleOne Group, Inc. announced it is expanding its portfolio beyond Visayas by partnering with Radisson Hotel Group to build the first 5-star hotel and internationally-branded residences in Cagayan de Oro (CDO).
This project is an addition to AppleOne’s expanding portfolio across the VisMin regions, in its bid to elevate the living standards and introduce international brands of hotels and residences.
AppleOne is known for bringing luxury hotel and residences development and amenities into the regions outside Metro Manila, which contributes to the economic and tourism sector growth of these regions.
The company is the developer behind Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort in Cebu, as well as business and lifestyle hub in Cebu, the Mahi Center where Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mactan is nestled. In December last year, the company broke ground for JW Marriott Panglao Island Resort and Residences in Panglao, for the first 5-star luxury hotel and residences in Bohol province. AppleOne Group also owns and operates the Apple Tree Resort and Hotel in Opol, Misamis Oriental.
AppleOne President & CEO Ray Go Manigsaca said that by introducing Cagayan de Oro’s first 5-star hotel and residences, the company will greatly help pave the way for a transformative economic and social impact in the region.
“We intend to replicate in CDO what we have successfully started in Cebu and in all other areas where we operate—which is to contribute to the local economy and further boost the region’s tourism sector. We will be able to do this while we remain truthful to our commitment to elevate the living standards in the areas where we operate. This time, in CDO, and it is our pride to be the one to open the first 5-star hotel and residences in the city,” Manigsaca said.
The co-located development Radisson Blu Hotel and Residences, Cagayan de Oro will rise in CDO’s upscale Uptown area. It will accommodate guests and tenants with approximately 717 keys. Both the hotel and residences will be co-located within the same property, offering unparalleled convenience and luxury.
“This is a proud moment for us at AppleOne. Our partnership with a globally recognized company like Radisson Hotel Group is perfect for our landmark expansion of a 5-star property in Cagayan de Oro. Our values align as we share a mutual vision for elevating hospitality standards in the country. This further shows our dedication to establishing lasting partnerships, and enhancing VisMin regions’ appeal for tourists and stakeholder investors,” Manigsaca added.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Cagayan de Oro will become the first internationally-branded property mixed-use development in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines.
Perfectly positioned on one of the main roads in the city, this 717-key project will become a new landmark for Cagayan de Oro when it debuts.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Cagayan de Oro introduces the city to meticulously designed guestrooms with dining, meeting and leisure facilities. It will feature a choice of diverse accommodation styles, two restaurants, a rooftop pool, pool bar, a spa and fitness center. Meeting planners can take advantage of six event spaces, and residence owners will be offered exclusive access to a private clubhouse.
With its prime location and five-star services, this property will become one of the most prestigious places to stay, live, meet, dine and unwind in this vibrant coastal city.
The Philippines is an important strategic market for Radisson Hotel Group. With six properties currently operating across the archipelago and five more in the pipeline, the Group is gearing up for a bright and exciting future.
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences, Cagayan de Oro will join Radisson Hotel Group’s expanding portfolio in the Philippines of six operating hotels, which currently includes one Radisson Blu branded hotel in Cebu City, and five Park Inn branded properties in Bacolod, Davao, Iloilo, Quezon City and Mabalacat City, and five other hotels under development.
“We are honored to collaborate with AppleOne Group to develop our Radisson Blu brand in Cagayan de Oro. This will help enhance our strategic presence in the region and provide an opportunity to showcase the personalized services of Radisson Blu. We eagerly look forward to welcoming guests and residents alongside AppleOne Group,” Ramzy Fenianos, Radisson Hotel Group Chief Development Officer – Asia Pacific added.
Manigsaca added that this is only their first partnership with Radisson Hotel Group, as they are currently in talks for another project with the brand that is worth-looking forward to.
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