Radisson Blu turns 1 in Grand Style

CEBU, Philippines - Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu, the first Radisson Blu in Asia-Pacific, recently turned one year old and to celebrate such an auspicious occasion, hosted a Cotton Club-inspired party which was attended by Cebu’s business and civic  leaders, socialites and media personalities.

As a prelude to the grand 1st Year celebration,  the event kicked off with the ceremonial lighting of the magnificent blue and white 20-foot Christmas tree at the hotel’s lobby. Doing the honors were   Elizabeth Sy, SM Hotels and Convention Corporation President; Hans Sy, SM Investments Corporation President; Radisson Blu General Manager Lyle Lewis and Carlson Hotel’s  President Simon Barlow.

With art deco motif, the ballroom was transformed into  a classy  Cotton Club with female guests gamely clad in flapper costumes, feather boas and stunning head dresses while the men looked  debonair in fedora hats and brogue shoes.

The gala event  highlighted Radisson Blu Cebu Hotel’s many accomplishments since its formal opening.

Hard working GM Lyle Lewis in his welcome remarks stated that their market share in Cebu has been steadily increasing and that guest satisfaction scores  are among the highest in the region with the Carlson hotel portfolio. He likewise lauded his efficient team for creating the best  experience for the guests and continuously giving them compelling reasons to stay with the hotel time and again.

Socialite-trend setter  Tessa Prieto-Valdes was the event’s host while crooner Richard Poon and  theater actress—Baroness in this year’s “Sound of Music” Manila run—Lynn Sherman and the Brass Munkeys provided entertainment.

As part of the celebration, Radisson Blu gave away SM gift voucher  worth ten thousand pesos, dinner  gift certificate for 10 persons  and  an overnight stay at the hotel’s presidential suite with dinner and spa treatment for two and hotel transfers

A three-night stay at the  Executive Suite was given  to  the best dressed awardees Bong Deiparine of Amazing Cebu and socialite Yvette Vass. A fabulous  fireworks display culminated the truly fun evening. (FREEMAN)