MORE THAN 10,000 ROOMS IN THE PHILIPPINES HOTEL CONSTRUCTION PIPELINE

The Philippines has 37 hotel projects and 10,713 rooms in its hotel construction pipeline, according to a new report.

The new Asia-Pacific Hotel Construction Overview report prepared by TOPHOTELPROJECTS exclusively for The Hotel Show Philippines, identifies the Philippines as one of the top ten countries in the region with the most hotel construction currently underway.

The luxury hotel market is listed as the Philippines’ most active area for hotel development – with 35 new properties in this segment in the planning, construction and pre-opening stages – set to open in the next five years.

“In 2017, about 4,200 new hotel rooms are projected to be delivered,” commented Joey Bondoc, Research Manager at Colliers International. “With an estimated 10 million foreign tourists by 2020 – up from 5.4 million in 2015 – and increases in domestic tourism, firms are ramping up their developments to keep up with the influx of international visitors.”

TOPHOTELPROJECTS identify one of the most active brands at present to be Singapore-based Alila Hotels & Resorts – known for its luxury, boutique hotels situated in unique locations – forecast to open its first property in the Philippines by 2019.

PICTURED: Alila Hotels & Resorts most recent property in the Asia-Pacific region is a modern, retro resort in Guilin, China opening in July 2017 – Alila Yangshuo

“The upcoming hotel projects are complemented by the opening of luxury retail establishments such as S Maison which occupies two floors of the six-star Conrad Manila hotel and the retail components of Solaire Resort & Casino and Shangri-La at The Fort,” Bondoc continued. “These developments reflect the substantial rise in tourist expenditures and demand for accommodation and entertainment options amid sustained economic growth.”

At this time of significant hospitality development – dmg events Middle East, Asia and Africa, a leading international exhibitions company based in Dubai, is set to launch The Hotel Show Philippines in August of this year.

“We are taking the legacy of The Hotel Show Dubai and giving it a local flavor,” commented John Suzara, Event Manager of The Hotel Show Philippines. “Our Dubai show represents the latest trends in hospitality for the Middle East and Africa, and we aim to provide the same opportunity for networking, knowledge share and trading for Asia-Pacific – identified by TOPHOTELPROJECTS in our commissioned report as currently the most active region for hotel construction in the world.”

Companies exhibiting at The Hotel Show Philippines 2017 represent a mix of local and international companies from across product sectors that embody the full spectrum of the hospitality industry from technology (Total Automation Company, VingCard, Direct2Guests), to interiors and design (Showcase Carpet, Delta Faucet), to lighting (Fabrica Electrotecnica), and much more.

The first ever Philippines edition of the international event is co-located with the World Food Expo (WOFEX) organised by PEPTarsus – the biggest food show in the Philippines – taking place August 02-05^th 2017 at the SMX Convention Centre in Metro Manila.

To find out more and register to attend for free, visit: www.thehotelshowphilippines.com

GROWING TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY SECTORS CONVERGE AT THE HOTEL SHOW AFRICA 2017 IN JOHANNESBURG

Leading hospitality suppliers from around the world have landed in Johannesburg for the inaugural The Hotel Show Africa, taking place from June 25 to 27.

The Hotel Show Africa 2017 is co-located with the continent’s long-established food and beverage show Africa’s Big 7, making this the biggest food and hospitality platform in its history, both part of Retail & Hospitality Week at The Gallagher Conference Centre.

The new event is adapted for the African market and based on international organiser dmg events MEA’s highly successful The Hotel Show Dubai, the 18^th edition of which will take place this September.

Tourism is at the heart of South Africa’s economic growth plan with a government-backed target of a 50 per cent increase in visitors by 2020. The hospitality sector is a key growth target for governments across sub-Saharan Africa and the continent has almost 30,000 new rooms under construction at 159 hotels this year.

Top national and international suppliers are showcasing hospitality products for restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels, right through to food & beverage service outlets at The Hotel Show Africa 2017.

Highlights of the three day event include:

• Build and security, three of the world leaders: Access Control Technologies, Dormakaba and Assa Abloy. In the bedroom, top US mattress supplier Restonic will be at the show alongside Belgotex, which is Africa’s leading flooring company, established on four continents.
• Blind Rage, promises the biggest selection of window dressings in the country, while leading furniture manufacturer Calgan Recliners will also be at the show. Origin Fitness brings the world’s top gym equipment.
• The Vision Conference, which has top speakers from around the world runs over the three days. It will examine key issues for the continent including: attracting investment for new build; the technology that is changing hospitality; what guests expect in 2017 and how the future African tourism can set the sustainability standard for the world.
• Speakers include industry leaders from Tsogo Sun; Tourism Grading Council; Solarus; Carlson Rezidor Group; Accor and Hilton Hotels.
• Other event features include a ‘WACS Kitchen of the Future Challenge’ by WORLDCHEFS.

The Hotel Show 2017 is part of Retail & Hospitality Week 2017 at The Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa, from June 25 to 27. Learn more about The Hotel Show Africa 2017 and the Vision Conference at www.thehotelshowafrica.com