The height of modern luxury in Cebu

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN FOR the P4-billion The Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort and The Residences at Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort in Cebu on a five-hectare property site overlooking both Hilutungan Channel and Magellan Bay’s blue expanse. The one-of- a-kind mixed-use hotel and residential development is a venture of AppleOne Mactan Inc., a subsidiary of AppleOne Properties Inc., in partnership with Star- wood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Sheraton is the second oldest brand of Starwood with over 435 hotels and 88 resorts in more than 70 countries world- wide. AppleOne Mactan president Ray Go Manigsaca said the project is expected to boost local tourism as well as ramp up a higher level of hospitality industry for the region. Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels and Resorts regional vice president-South East Asia Charlie Dang said “Given the flourishing Filipino economy, we are confident that Sheraton Mactan Resort will resonate with travelers and potential homeowners alike with its idyllic location and best-in-class offerings.” The 250-room Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is set to open in 2019, with the opening of the first branded resort residential development of Sheraton in Southeast Asia scheduled in 2020. The project is also expected to introduce a new residential lifestyle in Mactan, and Cebu in general. Cyndy Tan Jarabata, president of TAJARA Leisure and Hospitality Group, AppleOne Mactan’s exclusive marketing partner, said “Expect nothing but the best for residential buyers as all units will be serviced by Sheraton. Unit owners will have easy access to the resort facilities including room service, housekeeping, maintenance and other hotel conveniences provided by an international operator, allowing residents to enjoy unparalleled resort-style living.” Now that is something to really look forward to.