(Hong Kong, May 1, 2012) – Worldhotels, the exclusive collection of independent hotels, has announced its first branded hotel in the Philippines.

Worldhotel and Residences Makati is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2013 in Makati Avenue, Metro Manila.

The deluxe 4-star property features 252 guest rooms, including 72 suites, whilst the residences will feature 149 serviced apartments.

Facilities include four restaurants and two bars, in addition to a ballroom, gym, spa lounge, massage, meeting rooms and business centre.

Worldhotel and Residences Makati is the first of five branded hotels currently earmarked by Worldhotels for development over the next decade.

The unique new ‘Worldhotel’ branded hotel solution has been enthusiastically greeted by independent Asian hoteliers since its launch last year.

The first branded hotel in Asia was Worldhotel Saltanat in Almaty Kazakhstan, followed by Worldhotel Grand Juna Wuxi in China. It extended to India recently with the opening of Worldhotel Turquoise Chandigarh.

Under the solution, Worldhotels provides consultancy, technical support and management services to independent hotels during construction or renovation.

It also brings a recognised and respected identity under the Worldhotels brand – along with sales and marketing through its established global distribution network.

“We are pleased to announce that the Worldhotel branding is now extended to The Philippines,” said Roland Jegge, Worldhotels Vice President Asia-Pacific. “The branded hotel solution offers one of the most flexible models in the world for upscale independent properties and hotel groups, enabling them to position themselves internationally in the face of competition from global hospitality brands.”

About Worldhotels:

• Worldhotels is an exclusive collection of the world's most unique independent hotels. Under the banner "Unique Hotels for Unique People", it now has almost 500 affiliate properties in 250 destinations and 65 countries worldwide.
• For over 40 years, the company's mission is to offer business and leisure travellers easy access to a wide range of 4 and 5 star hotels with character and distinction. Each hotel in the Worldhotels portfolio has passed a rigorous selection process and meets the group’s stringent quality standards. Over 1,000 quality criteria are anonymously tested on an annual basis.
• Worldhotels' guests benefit from an extensive selection of partnerships, including frequent flyer programmes from 24 of the world's leading international airlines, including Air France/KLM, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa.
• Through an unparalleled range of services covering global marketing, sales, training, and e-commerce as well as state-of-the-art distribution and technology, Worldhotels gives independent hotels the collective strength of a global hotel brand whilst still allowing them to retain their individual character and unique identity. In addition to its classic “affiliation model”, the group offers a “full licence” branding solution for independent hotels which is the perfect alternative to standard franchise contracts.

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