Happy New Year, everyone! The best way to start the year is to introduce you to something new and exciting.
The six-month-old Discovery Samal, the first and only Discovery Resort brand in Mindanao, has the biggest resort convention facilities in Davao. Backed by the brand’s award-winning service quality and solid experience in the industry, the resort offers the most magnificent views of the Davao Gulf, located in a sprawling enclave with carefully designed meeting, dining, and relaxation facilities in the country’s biggest city.
With 153 lavish villas offering plush accommodations, four intimate meeting rooms, and one huge convention center that can accommodate up to 1,200 guests, Mindanao’s new “gem” promises memorable experiences for business and leisure, combining idyllic settings, refined comfort, convenience, and connectivity, and the genuine culture of care the well-loved brand is known for.
Recently, this five-star resort nestled in the Island Garden City of Samal, hosted a dazzling event that marked the beginning of a month-long Yuletide celebration filled with festive cheer, enchanting decorations, and heartwarming moments.
Against the backdrop of the resort’s picturesque landscape, guests gathered for an evening celebration that made the resort look like a village filled with an enchanting tale brought to life in the tropical paradise that Samal Island is.
Guests were treated to soothing music with a live saxophone performance by Alvin Go while having light cocktails. The evening get-together opened with the angelic voices of the internationally renowned University of Mindanao Chorale, followed by a world-class performance of the scholars from the En Avant Dance and Arts Centre.
During the event, the resort’s management announced its laudable partnership with Our Lady of Victory Training Center, a home for disabled individuals who continue to benefit from the resort’s donations and training support.
General Manager Stanley Lau added, “Discovery Samal will continue to strive to make a positive impact in everyone’s life.” Already, the country’s tour operators are abuzz with activity, checking on the facilities of the resort towards including it in the tour packages they offer to their worldwide clients.
The celebration’s highlight was when guests were treated to a delectable array of culinary delights from the resort’s culinary team headed by Executive Chef Daniel Rayos. They curated a festive menu featuring seasonal favorites and indulgent treats for a feast of the senses.
It was an evening of heartfelt and magical atmosphere, filling the air with melodic renditions of classic tunes. Everyone had fun during this evening soiree which captured the true essence of a Filipino celebration.
Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) is a proudly home-grown Filipino hospitality group, managing the Philippines’ best-loved brands. It has emerged as the pioneer in the Philippine hospitality industry – owning and operating a diverse and vibrant collection of properties in the Philippines’ most celebrated destinations.
Confident in the growing Filipino hospitality industry, the group leverages its brand equity and trust for further growth in hotel management and expansion. Driven by its purpose to care for its stakeholders, DHC strives to deliver authentic experiences that are true to the locale and build hotel brands that inspire the modern traveler, underpinned by genuine Filipino warmth.
More information on the various Discovery properties in the country may be obtained from www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.
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