Scheduled to open by the end of 2025, the beachfront resort marks a significant milestone in RHG’s regional growth strategy, reflecting both the country’s rising status as a world-class tourism destination and the continued confidence of international investors in the Philippine hospitality market.

Elevating Hospitality Standards in Bohol

Set along the pristine coastline of Panglao, Bohol, LIME Resort Bohol, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, will offer 138 rooms and suites that blend contemporary design with natural tropical elements. Accommodation options will include One-Bedroom Lagoon Suites, One-Bedroom Beachfront Villas, and Two-Bedroom Sky Penthouses, each designed to deliver comfort, sophistication, and panoramic island views.

Guests can look forward to a curated lifestyle experience with multiple dining venues, including an all-day dining restaurant, a rooftop restaurant and bar, a pool bar, and a vibrant beach club.

The resort’s location also gives travelers direct access to Napaling Reef, one of the region’s premier diving spots, while popular attractions such as Alona Beach, Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Loboc River are all within easy reach.

Strategically positioned just 15 minutes from Bohol-Panglao International Airport and 30 minutes from Tagbilaran City Tourist Port, the resort promises seamless connectivity for both domestic and international guests.

Radisson Individuals Premier: A New Chapter in Global Hospitality

The signing follows RHG’s expansion of its Radisson Individuals brand, which recently introduced three new extensions — Premier, Boutique, and Retreat — designed to offer greater brand flexibility for hotel owners while giving travelers more diverse accommodation options.

The Radisson Individuals Premier collection caters to the upper-upscale segment, combining distinctive design, refined service, and modern amenities with the authenticity and character of each property’s local culture.

This partnership brings the best of both worlds, Lime’s signature warmth and uniquely Filipino service, together with Radisson’s global standards, sales and distribution network, and recognition among international travelers. It enhances our visibility in key tourism markets, increases our competitiveness, and assures guests of the highest levels of quality, safety, and comfort. Ultimately, this collaboration strengthens Bohol’s positioning as a world-class destination, while ensuring that we continue to create memorable experiences that exceed guest expectations,” said Emil Po, Chief Executive Officer of Lime Hotels and Resorts

A Strategic Move for Radisson in the Philippines

Ramzy Fenianos, Chief Development Officer for Asia Pacific at Radisson Hotel Group, said the addition of LIME Resort Bohol underscores the company’s strong confidence in the Philippine market.

“We are proud to introduce Radisson Individuals Premier to the Philippines through LIME Resort Bohol, a property that perfectly embodies our brand’s commitment to authentic local experiences and upper-upscale hospitality,” Fenianos said.

“Bohol is one of the country’s most thriving eco-tourism hubs, and this resort will not only complement its natural beauty but also set new benchmarks for leisure travel in the region,” he added.

With its eco-inspired design, prime beachfront location, and signature Radisson service, LIME Resort Bohol is poised to become a premier leisure destination for both domestic and international travelers.

This partnership also demonstrates RHG’s commitment to supporting local tourism development while expanding its diverse brand portfolio across key Philippine markets.

Reinforcing Investor Confidence

With the addition of LIME Resort Bohol, Radisson Hotel Group’s Philippine portfolio now stands at 20 hotels either operating or under development, covering key business and leisure destinations.

Industry analysts view the move as a strong signal of renewed investor confidence in the Philippines’ hospitality sector — a sign that global hotel brands are deepening their presence as tourism rebounds and infrastructure continues to improve across the islands.

“This development further validates the Philippines’ potential to attract premium tourism investments,” said a tourism industry observer. “Bohol’s growing appeal among international travelers makes it an ideal location for upper-upscale resorts aligned with global hospitality brands.”

As the Philippines continues to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism, the arrival of Radisson Individuals Premier in Bohol highlights how strategic partnerships can strengthen local hospitality brands and position the country as a leading destination in Asia’s luxury travel map.

It’s undeniable that the tourism industry in our country is one of the most affected sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic when the virus was first traced in China and still lingers on there to date.

And as inevitable, borders were closed, unnecessary movements were restricted, mass gatherings and other social activities were also prohibited for almost two years.

But with the reopening of the economy due to the increase of vaccinated people in the country, this paved the way to lift travel restrictions and opening of borders, airports, hotels and retail shops. Back to business again, slowly but surely. Lost jobs in the tourism industry are slowly being recovered as many tourist destinations have been opened again and the tourism industry sees many silver lining with this move by the government.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, leading Philippine conglomerate Alturas Group has unveiled a bold new vision for development on the island of Bohol with the launch of Panglao Shores, a 57-hectare mixed-use project that marks sustainability, community and local culture as its guiding principles.

The storied project was born from humble beginnings. The pandemic created many challenges for businesses and led to hardship and layoffs. Alturas retained all staff however, repurposing them into sometimes unfamiliar roles as they built South Farm to support local communities. 

Over time it became a sustainability incubator, a place to meet, practice, experiment and cultivate resources, plant trees, store materials such as recycled woods, and it evolved into a place that simply and most meaningfully represented the essence of the inclusive culture and community ethos of Alturas. South Farm was to become the inspiration for the entire Panglao Shores development.

The success and spirit engendered at South Farm left a deep impression on Alturas Group, founded in Bohol by the Uy family, and from this seed a wider vision for the future was developed with the help of London-based sustainability experts, XCO2, and master planners SCSY who’s head office is located in Singapore.

“It was an epiphany for us, a real moment of awakening,” said Hope Uy, CEO of Panglao Shores. “The realization was that here was an opportunity to create a generational product, inspired by Bohol, on a scale that would enable a fully-integrated community to flourish with sustainability at its core.”

The result is a low-density, mixed-use development infused with the nature of Bohol, created for domestic and international buyers, integrating six hotels and resorts, 37,000sqm. of retail and commercial space, over 1,000 residential units and an international medical facility, while seamlessly weaving sustainability and social responsibility into the fabric of the project and the wider destination.

Conceived by Panglao Bay Premiere Parks & Resorts Corp. (PBPPRC), a subsidiary of Alturas Group of Companies (AGC), the project is located on the southern coast of Panglao, just off the coast of Bohol, and is a flagship project under the Tourism Infrastructure & Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), which are designed to deliver outstanding economic and social benefits to their destinations. 

At the heart of the project is the Town Square Retail Mall & Night Market, a vibrant indoor-outdoor hub of shopping, dining and entertainment with live performance areas, garden walkways and courtyards. This will be surrounded by facilities and amenities, including commercial and retail, residential villages, a convention centre, co-working spaces, international hotels and resorts, and a beach club, all entwined with lush greenery and natural walkways.

International eco-building standards and materials have been incorporated throughout, such as high-performance glass, natural ventilation and solar harvesting, along with smart technologies, electric transport, water treatment, waste reduction, and the removal of all single-use plastics. Local vendors are supported to sell crafts, native farmers and fishing communities have been built into the supply chain, children’s education is supported and coral reefs are protected.

Construction of the 188-room South Palms Resort is currently underway in Phase 1 with completion scheduled in 2024. Bohol is one of the most exciting destinations for investment and tourism in the Philippines. The island is served by the Panglao Bohol International Airport.

For more information about Panglao Shores, please visit https://www.panglaoshores.com