Discovery Hospitality widens portfolio, adds Samal resort

MANILA, Philippines — Discovery Hospitality Corp. (DHC) has a signed a contract with Samal Shores Inc., a subsidiary of CSG Holdings Corp., to manage the latter’s up-and-coming grand hotel and resort development which will be introduced as Discovery Samal, in the Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte.

Discovery Samal is set to open in 2022 and would expand DHC’s portfolio which at present includes Discovery Primea, Discovery Suites, Discovery Shores Boracay, and Club Paradise Palawan.

The contract to manage the upcoming property brings DHC’s portfolio expansion to 690 rooms, from villas to suites, and a total conference capacity of 2,018 for corporate engagements, all across the country.

“We are very much delighted to bring in the well-loved Discovery brands and the level of standards we have always set to this part of the south. This opportunity to manage this versatile property proves that the Discovery brand raises the bar to anything it marks. The opening of Discovery Samal is part of the commitment of DHC to widen our reach across strategic locations. This is a new way for us to offer more outdoor experiences for dynamic guests looking for more recreational vacations,” Discovery World Corp. COO and president Jun Parreno said.

“We are looking forward to the reopening of the country and see guests seeking for more experiential journeys and valuing the outdoors. To work and influence with this new property, we are confident that remarkable encounters await travelers in this beautiful resort.”

Discovery Samal has 162 villas, four meeting rooms, and one convention center that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests, Discovery Samal is targeting both the business and leisure, combining idyllic settings, refined comfort, convenience and connectivity, and the genuine culture of care the Discovery brand is known for.