Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of Panglao that will introduce this emerging destination’s unique heritage and community values to visitors from all around the world. The resort joins a strong pipeline of 16 committed projects across the country, and will become the first resort-style property for MGallery in the Philippines. 

Scheduled to open its doors in 2024, the 188-key South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery will be nestled within 6.4-hectare of expansive grounds, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the powder-soft sands of Panglao’s South coast. Throughout their stay in this tropical paradise, travelers will be able to soak up the stunning scenery and explore the island’s cultural charms and natural wonders, including snorkelling and scuba diving in the turquoise seas.

When guests are not exploring the island or neighbouring Bohol, they will be able to dine at a choice of four restaurants, cool off in the swimming pool, grab refreshments at the pool bar, work out in a well-equipped fitness centre, or enjoy soothing therapies at the spa. A ballroom and meeting rooms will also present compelling opportunities for original, out-of-town corporate events and dream weddings. Everything for guests to create their own stories, stories that stay. 

South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is being developed by Alturas Group of Companies (AGC) with support from Bill Barnett, Managing Director of Asian hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks. AGC is a family-run business with a deep emotional connection to Bohol and Panglao. The resort will weave the timeless tales of family and folklore into every aspect of the guest experience. Using a pioneering ‘adaptive reuse’ design approach, the project will embrace the history of the destination by reusing materials from village dwellings in every room. These materials include wooden walls and objects that tell the story of local artisans. This inspiring concept is perfectly aligned with the values of MGallery, Accor’s one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared.

“South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is an exceptional resort that adds another outstanding destination to our expanding presence in Southeast Asia, joining our flourishing collection of memorable hotels and resorts full of character and charm. Panglao is an island paradise that promises the perfect blend of soft, sandy beaches, sparkling seas and rich cultural heritage, encouraging more globally-minded travelers to experience its pleasures, and connecting them to the delights of the local neighborhoods. The opening of Bohol-Panglao International Airport in 2018 has allowed this exotic island to usher in an exciting new era of travel and tourism, and we are delighted to be at the forefront of this trend. We look forward to working with our partners at AGC to bring this exciting, locally inspired project to life,” said Maud Bailly, CEO of Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems.

South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery will be surrounded by extensive leisure and MICE facilities courtesy of Panglao Shores, AGC’s brand-new lifestyle destination that will feature a retail mall, residential and hotels, night market, live performance areas, restaurants, bars and gardens. Developed from the ground up with sustainability as its guiding light and in consultation with local artisans, vendors, farmers and fishing communities, the future-forward development is designed to benefit the island for many generations to come.

“AGC is a family company that was born in Bohol and cares deeply about this destination. By coming together with Accor, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, we are proud to enhance the quality of hospitality on the island by blending world-class facilities and international standards with the genuine local charm and authentic cultural heritage of Bohol, which is based on shared community values. In combination with Panglao Shores, our destination-defining lifestyle development, we hope to build a bright future for the people of Panglao,” commented Hope Uy, Managing Director of Panglao Shores.

South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is located less than 10 minutes’ drive from Bohol-Panglao International Airport, which offers direct flights to and from Manila and other cities in the Philippines, with the potential for international flights in future. Accor is the leading international hotel operator in the Philippines with ten hotels, resorts and branded residences currently operating and a committed pipeline of 16 hotels scheduled to open within the next five years. South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is the second MGallery branded property in the Philippines, joining the Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery.  

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With the gradual opening of the economy and many hotels are back in business, these present many silver linings to many investors.

PRIMEX Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Primex Realty Corporation has announced the signing of a hotel management agreement with world-renowned Accor for its Pullman Manila at Primex Tower.

The 200-room 5-star hotel which is eyed to be completed in 2023 will be housed within one of the tallest mixed-use edifices in the bustling metropolis and only one of a few with a commanding and refreshing view of the lush greens of two golf courses.

Furthermore, Primex Tower will incorporate retail and office spaces on the lower floors, while the premium hotel will be situated in the topmost ten floors. This 50-storey glass tower is located in near proximity with the upscale Filipino-Chinese residential enclave in gated Greenhills, and is within walking distance of the famous Greenhills Shopping Complex.

Pullman Manila at Primex Tower will boast two restaurants, a lobby lounge and a rooftop bar with a dramatic view of the Metro Manila skyline. The hotel will also feature a fitness centre and a swimming pool to encourage guests to stay on top of their game with extensive fitness offerings focused on inspiring the mind and energizing the body. Dynamic meeting and events facilities will include a ballroom, private meeting rooms and a well-equipped business centre designed to foster collaboration and creativity under the Pullman brand’s MEET/PLAY concept.

“We are delighted to be working with the owners of Primex in this exciting Pullman Hotel in the Philippines as it underscores a great reflection of our confidence in the rebound of tourism in the Philippines. This is a great market that will continue to thrive in the long-term due to its great potential driven by economic development, natural attractions, the people’s warm hospitality and the ongoing improvement of transport infrastructure. It is also a testament of our commitment to the Philippines as one of the key growth destinations in Asia and the positive prospects for the tourism sector,” said Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President for Development, Accor, Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea.

Accor currently operates seven hotels in the Greater Manila area which welcomed over five million visitors by air in 2019. The hospitality group continues to rapidly expand in the Philippines, with the signing of Pullman Manila at Primex Tower joining a pipeline of 16 hotels scheduled to open across the country in the next five years.

Karlvin L. Ang, Executive Vice President and Director of the Primex Group of Companies, commented, “We are very pleased to be partnering with Accor as we welcome an energizing hospitality offering at Primex Tower. We strongly believe Pullman Manila is the perfect fit for this landmark development as it allows visitors to stay connected and engaged with a range of pioneering amenities that is perfect for both work and play.