Property developer Keyland Corp. has appointed a senior leadership team for its first hospitality project, Alino Hotel, a 20-story, 128-room boutique hotel scheduled to open in November 2025 along E. Rodriguez Avenue in Quezon City.
Heading operations as general manager is Lady May Elegado, who brings more than two decades of experience from both the Philippines and Malaysia.
She has held senior roles at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Berjaya Makati Hotel and City Garden Grand Hotel, overseeing everything from pre-opening to daily operations.
Executive chef Rexsan Abarquez will lead the hotel’s food and beverage program, including its all-day dining restaurant, Kutchara.
With over 20 years in the industry, Abarquez’s background includes a recent role as executive sous chef and acting executive chef at Marco Polo Ortigas.
He was also part of the pre-opening team at Conrad Manila and has held kitchen positions at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Mandarin Oriental Manila and Makati Shangri-La. He is known for blending global techniques with Filipino flavors.
The Alino Hotel marks a strategic diversification for Keyland, which has previously focused on residential and office developments.
The new hotel is positioned to cater to business travelers, medical guests, and families in a prime commercial district.
