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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Explore the new hotel experience at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Thursday October 24, 2013 Manila, Philippines AFTER two decades, a welcome transformation to the Ortigas skyline will be finally unveiled with the opening of the brand new Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. Marco Polo Hotels Group continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the scheduled soft-opening of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila on February 8, 2014. Nestled in the vibrant and growing commercial business district is the first purpose-built 5-star Marco Polo hotel in the country offering distinguished guests 316 large and well-designed rooms and suites, including two (2) Continental Club floors that accords unrivalled privileges and benefits. Adjudged to be the most beautiful in town and one of the best among Marco Polo hotels in the world, it is exclusive for guests who desire a higher level of luxury on top of its impressive new Continental Club lounge. Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (632) 720 7777 [email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEExplore the new hotel experience at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

Thursday October 24, 2013 Manila, Philippines

AFTER two decades, a welcome transformation to the Ortigas skyline will be finally unveiled with the opening of the brand new Marco Polo Ortigas Manila.  Marco Polo Hotels Group continues to increase its presence in the Philippines with the scheduled soft-opening of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila on February 8, 2014.  

Nestled in the vibrant and growing commercial business district is the first purpose-built 5-star Marco Polo hotel in the country offering distinguished guests 316 large and well-designed rooms and suites, including two (2) Continental Club floors that accords unrivalled privileges and benefits. Adjudged to be the most beautiful in town and one of the best among Marco Polo hotels in the world, it is exclusive for guests who desire a higher level of luxury on top of its impressive new Continental Club lounge.

The hotel, a product of sophisticated design and well-planned development, is bestowed as the first sky hotel in the country with dedicated floor areas exclusively for business and recreational use. The floors are accessed via high-speed elevators including the first sky lobby in the Philippines nestled at the 24th level of the hotel tower offering unparalleled views of the cityscape.

Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (632) 720 7777

[email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com

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Adding to Manila’s best dining destinations are four (4) signature outlets guests can choose from.  Café Pronto, the relaxed and friendly coffee area will offer a wide range of designer coffee, specialty teas and freshly baked items good to dine-in or to go; Cucina, the all-day dining restaurant will feature live show kitchens; Lung Hin , the contemporary Chinese restaurant will serve traditional and authentic Cantonese food in a new, fresh and modern style; and Vu’s, the first of its kind sky bar and lounge located at the 45th floor of the hotel, will offer Mediterranean tapas, signature cocktails, wines, sprits, and champagnes amidst an awe-inspiring vista of the Marikina Valley, the Mountain Range of Antipolo and the Laguna Lake along the east and the vibrant Ortigas Skyline with the world-renowned Manila sunset as backdrop at the west side.

For momentous events and corporate meetings, the Marco Polo Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 guests. In addition, the eight (8) function rooms can accommodate 250 guests. Moreover, experience the innovative design of the Connect Lounge, a gallery with an integrated business center that will offer guests a modern work and social space.

The journey of guests will be complemented by the hotel’s recreational facilities that include an indoor infinity pool, fitness center and spa. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet service will be available all throughout the hotel to provide savvy business and leisure travelers a lifestyle of work and play seamlessly.

Embraced by the expert hands of a highly recognized global hotel chain

The Marco Polo Hotels Group is an international hotel chain based in Hong Kong and operates hotels in the Asia Pacific region including Hong Kong, Mainland China and the Philippines. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the The Wharf (Holdings) Limited with diversified assets and portfolio in media, communications and property investments. Banking on the tourism and hospitality growth sector of the Philippines, the group is expanding its presence in the country with the opening of a 316-room five star hotel in the Ortigas

Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (632) 720 7777

[email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com

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business district. This world-class development was achieve through the creative ideas and brilliant planning from a team of internationally renowned designers: Architectural Design Concept by MOHRI, Architect & Associates, Inc. of Tokyo, Japan and Interior Design Concept by GLYPH Design Studio based in Canada.

In partnership with Frontier Ortigas Hotel and Resort Corporation, established by Filipino business tycoon Mr. Samuel Po of First SLP Holdings, the group will manage and operate the new Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. The opening of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila will be a milestone celebration that will mark the Marco Polo Hotels Group’s presence in the country’s capital.

For more information contact (632) 720 7777 or visit www.marcopolohotels.com or email: [email protected]. Visit facebook.com/MarcoPoloOrtigasManila or follow @MarcoPoloManila on Twitter or Instagram.

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For more information contact: Francis N. de Leon Director of Communications Marco Polo Ortigas Manila Meralco Ave. and Sapphire St. Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600 Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (63 2) 720-7777 Mobile: (63) 917- 8117724 Email: [email protected]

Notes to the editor:

Marco Polo Hotels

Like the Italian explorer from whom the company is named, Marco Polo Hotels believes that travel is about discovery and experience – whether for business or leisure.  Its roots are firmly in Asia, offering an exceptional experience demanded by discerning travellers. Located in key business and cultural centres in Asia/Pacific, each

Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (632) 720 7777

[email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com

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Marco Polo hotel is as distinctive and unique as the destination in which it resides and our portfolio of hotels continues to grow to become the best hotel choice for both business and leisure travellers in Asia.

Further details on Marco Polo Hotels are available at www.marcopolohotels.com

About Global Hotel Alliance

Based on the airline alliance model, Global Hotel Alliance is the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. GHA uses a shared technology platform to drive incremental revenues and create cost savings for its member brands, who also offer the benefits of a common loyalty programme, GHA Discovery, which has nearly three million members. GHA’s member brands are currently: Anantara, Art Series, The Doyle Collection, First Hotels, Kempinski, The Leela, Lungarno Collection, Marco Polo, Mokara, Omni, Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL, QT, Rydges, Rixos, Shaza, Tangram and Tivoli hotels and resorts encompassing over 350 upscale and luxury hotels with over 85,000 rooms across 61 different countries. www.gha.com

Meralco Avenue and Sapphire Street, Ortigas Center, Pasig City 1600, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: (632) 720 7777

[email protected] www.marcopolohotels.com