BOHOL, PHILIPPINES—Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of Panglao that will introduce this emerging destination’s unique heritage and community values to visitors from all around the world.
The resort joins a strong pipeline of 16 committed projects across the country, and will become the first resort-style property for MGallery in the Philippines.
Scheduled to open its doors in 2024, the 188-room South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol — MGallery will be nestled within 6.4-hectare of expansive grounds, surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the powder-soft sands of Panglao’s South coast.
Throughout their stay in this tropical paradise, travellers will be able to soak up the stunning scenery and explore the island’scultural charms and natural wonders, including snorkelling and scuba diving in the turquoise seas.
When guests are not exploring theisland or neighbouring Bohol, they will be able to dine at a choice of four restaurants, cool off in the swimming pool, grab refreshments at the pool bar, work out in a well-equipped fitness centre, or enjoy soothing therapies at the spa.
A ballroom and meeting rooms will also present compelling opportunities for original, out-of-town corporate events and dream weddings.Everything for guests to create their own stories, stories that stay.
South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery is being developed by Alturas Group of Companies (AGC) with support from Bill Barnett, Managing Director of Asian hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.AGC is a family-run business with a deep emotional connection to Bohol and Panglao.
The resort will weave the timeless tales of family and folklore into every aspect of the guest experience. Using a pioneering ‘adaptive reuse’ design approach, the project will embrace the history of the destination by reusing materials from village dwellings in every room.
These materials include wooden walls and objects that tell the story of local artisans. This inspiring concept is perfectly aligned with the values of MGallery, Accor’sone-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared.
