Pinoy Hotelier

As part of a leading hotel chain in the Middle East with its rapid expansion and development of team members, we are looking for young and motivated candidates for the following positions, for our 5 star hotel in Lebanon:

• Housekeeper
• Human Resources Coordinator / Officer
• Head Waiter
• Captain
• Outlet Cashiers
• Housekeeping Attendants
• Waiters

Only qualified applicants with previous experience in similar positions and able to start immediately must send their resume and recent photo to: danielle.sakr@rotana.com

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Nov. 25 (PNA) — A 15-story integrated resort-hotel worth US$ 120 million will soon rise along the Waterfront Drive in this free port to provide a landmark development complete with convention center and casino.

The project, which will be known as Ocean 9 Casino and Hotel Resort, broke ground recently, with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Administrator Armand Arreza and Moon-Sung Choi, chairman of the proponent-firm Grand Utopia, Inc., leading the ceremony.

The event was witnessed by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) chairman and CEO Efraim Genuino, Olongapo City Mayor James Gordon Jr., Zambales Vice-Gov. Anne Gordon, and representatives of the Korean business community in Subic.

According to Arreza, the Ocean 9 Casino and Hotel Resort complex is designed to be the most beautiful hotel in the Subic Bay Freeport.

“This promises to be a significant landmark that will transform the face of Subic Bay, making it the pride of Olongapo and Zambales,” he added.

Choi, who presented a project brief during the ceremony, said the main facility would be a 15-storey hotel that will occupy an area of 9,173 square meters, while the secondary building that will occupy 4,200 square meters will house a three-storey casino.

The project, which is expected to yield more than 5,000 jobs, is scheduled for completion within two years.

“We will do our best to develop the business under the direction of PAGCOR and SBMA, as we aspire to be at par with some of the world’s best tourism and entertainment attractions,” Choi said.

“The project will be built using cutting-edge technology and advanced architectural systems in order to make a unique design that will blend comfort with entertainment,” he added.

As planned, the Ocean 9 Casino and Hotel Resort will feature a central stage for live entertainment and performances, as well as a lift-up type of walkway that could be used for fashion shows, said Choi.

The first floor of the casino, where some 500 gaming tables will be clustered, will also have an organic light emitting diode (OLED) system for visual effects, he added.

The OLED system could produce scenes like a waterfall or volcanic activity.

The other side of the main hall, meanwhile, will have from 60 to 120 shops that will sell luxury brands, including premium items from Italy and France.

On the other hand, the hotel-casino complex will also boast convention and business facilities to complement leisure activities intended for foreign and local tourists, said Choi.

The Ocean 9 Casino and Hotel Resort project is considered to be a critical infrastructure in Subic’s bid to attract more foreign tourists to the growing number of holiday destinations in this free port.

The hotel will be located near Subic’s Alava Pier, which is being developed by another firm as a passenger terminal for cruise ships.

Alava is also being used for berthing by visiting US Navy ships that regularly dock in Subic during military exercises between the Philippines and the United States. (PNA)
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The Merzam Hotel & Residence is located in Doha, a city which is rapidly developing, the new-build deluxe hotel and residence is situated in a vibrant downtown location close to the city’s commercial and business areas.

The company owns and manages a deluxe hotel and residence. Both properties schedule open in early 2009, with total of 462 deluxe rooms and serviced residences, executive floors and lounge, business center, restaurants, and meeting rooms, recreations, spa and fitness center.

Qualifications of the candidates:

• Must possess outstanding guest services skills and professional hotelier appearances.
• Sophisticated verbal & written communication skills in English language.
• Minimum of two years experience in reputable hotels, Middle East experience will be an advantage.
• Certificates or degree will have priority.

Thank you for pursuing opportunities with The Merzam Hotel & Residence Doha.

Our team will review your credential in details and if there appears to be a potential fit in our organization, one of our team members will be in touch with you.

Please send your resume to: recruitment@merzamhotels.com
(In this current stage, only cover letter and resume with update picture are required. Max 200KB)

Quantum Hotels and Resorts, one of the leading condominium hotel and resort property management companies in Asia, is expanding its portfolio of hotel and resort properties across the Philippines.

The company recently opened two new properties: the Torre Venezia in Quezon City and The Residences at Fairways and Bluewater in Boracay Island, both in the Philippines. It is also expected to open two more properties in Boracay Island, the Asiana Condotel and the Agrias Suites by mid 2009 adding more than 190 hotel rooms to the companies existing portfolio on the resort island of Boracay. The group currently manages four other hotel condominium properties in Metro Manila.

“The resort market in the Philippines continues to grow from domestic tourists as well as new travelers from Korea, Japan and Russia. It is one of our major focus markets and will represent about 40% of the number of properties we are developing in our regional portfolio by 2010,” said John H. Cole, President and CEO, Quantum Hotels and Resorts.

The company has two new hotels and resort condos already opened and two others scheduled to open throughout the Philippines under the Quantum Hotels & Resorts portfolio by the end of 2010. This includes the Torre Venezia, a 75 room boutique property located in the business and entertainment district of Quezon City and adjacent to the major television broadcast studios in the city, and the Residences at Fairways and Bluewater Newcoast, a 308 room property in Boracay Island, one of the Philippines’ most popular resort destinations. Additional openings in 2009 include the 130 room Asiana Condotel and the 60 room Agrias Suites, conveniently located within the central beach stretch of Boracay Island.

“Quite unique in the industry, Quantum Hotels and Resorts operates multiple owner (strata titled) properties where individual apartment owners become shareholders in serviced apartment, condominium hotel and hotel operations. Each owner holds title to one room or apartment that is part of a profitable commercial hotel enterprise. We have developed homeowner services department to properly service this specialized owner requirement. In addition, Quantum has a strong track record in assisting major developers with real estate sales by offering our professional after sales services to real estate investors,” added Mr. Cole.

Established in 2000, Quantum Hotels and Resorts management services were specifically developed to meet the requirements and standards of  high to mid-level serviced apartments, residences, resorts and hotels. Each property managed by Quantum is unique, catering to the needs of its investors and partners while assuring  its guests an high level of accommodation and service standards. Quantum’s extensive experience in all levels of property management, sales & marketing, guest and owner services brings the same depth and breadth of experience to every property under its management.

“Quantum now has four city centered serviced apartment properties under management in the Philippines and has a development plan for regional expansion from its Hong Kong base,” Mr. Cole concluded.

Quantum Hotels and Resorts is participating in the real estate show MIPIM Asia from November 19-21, 2008 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Wanchai, Hong Kong.

• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Sous Chef
• Senior Architect
• Asst Hotel Sales Director
• Audit & Compliance Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Graphic Design Manager
• Real Estate Director
• Executive Housekeeper

Please send your CV to rpastrana@thunderbird-asia.com

address your email to Mr. Ron G. Pastrana

Malaysia and the Philippines have agreed on a deal that would see more flights between the two countries, Business World reported.
The Philippines was given an additional 4,300 seats weekly between Manila and Kuala Lumpur, up from 1,880.
The two countries also agreed on 9,000 seats every week between Kuala Lumpur and the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark. There were previously no commercial flights between the two points, the report said.
The report added that the Philippine government was developing the Clark terminal as the next premiere international gateway to the Philippines, to serve the estimated eight million potential passengers in the Northern and Central Luzon and Northern Metro Manila areas.
The government is building a seven-million passenger-a-year terminal, to complement Clark’s international terminal, which can accommodate up to two million passengers a year. The new terminal is expected to open before President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s term ends in 2010.
Since the start of the year, the government has been seeking more flight entitlements to several other countries. These have resulted in more flights to the Netherlands, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand, Iran and most recently, Finland, primarily from the Philippines’ international airports in Manila and Clark.

Maria Elizabeth Villanueva has been promoted to the position of General Manager of the Linden Suites, Philippines. She joined the hotel in January as Resident Manager after serving as Director of Rooms for the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

Theresa Castillo has joined Six Senses in the position of Corporate Trainer. She joins Six Senses from Accor Asia Pacific, where she held the position of Corporate Trainer Asia for two and half years.

Manuel Sandagon has joined the Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa in the Philippines as Director of Sales. He has previously served with Fuego Hotels’ Hotel Vida as Group Director of Sales and Marketing.