Ascott Ltd Philippines engaged our services to create a public relations campaign and to manage the grand opening of Citadines Bay City Manila.
We also saw this not only as an occasion to introduce a new property but to highlight Ascott Ltd.’s profile in the country as one of the most aggressive hospitality brands in the country.
The company has been in the Philippines for the past 18 years, with eight operating serviced apartments and 12 properties under development, or a total of over 4,300 units.
Ascott Limited has six brands of serviced apartments across the globe: Ascott, Somerset, Citadines, Quest, The Crest Collection, and lyf.
Industry Expert With A Heart of a Local
Published December 6, 2018, Business Mirror
Only four months into his current post, Daniel Wee affirms that he has fully settled into his new role as country general manager of The Ascott Ltd., Philippines. It helps that his local team has been a breeze to work with, as everyone is just "smiling all the time," Wee said. "By my first week here, I was already very charmed by everyone's friendliness and sincerity," he added.
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Come Home To Citadines Bay City Manila
Published January 28, 2019, Business Mirror
A spectacular view of Manila Bay greets you in the morning as sunlight streams through your window. As you take in that last sip of coffee, life begins to stir in the urban jungle around you: professionals hustle and bustle to work, while entertainment hubs open their doors to eager visitors. It’s an energetic vibe so contagious that as you step out of the door of your cozily furbished apartment, you are raring to take in the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Bay City—and the rest of historical Manila.
Manila once again welcomes a prestigious property by The Ascott Ltd. as it opens today the Citadines Bay City Manila at the heart of Pasay City.
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Solace In The City
A beautiful stay in the middle of it all
Published January 11, 2019, Manila Bulletin
Imagine basking in the yellow, orange, and red hues of the sunset. You feel your tense shoulders relax while you kick your feet up and sip your coffee, realizing you still have a few more hours before your flight leaves.
Experience a home away from home at Citadines Bay Manila, the perfect place for the busy professional looking for solace amid the bustle of Manila. Located in the heart of Pasay City, it is right at the center of the concrete jungle that is Manila on the corner of Diosdado Macapagal Ave. and Coral Way. It’s also just a stone’s throw away from SM Mall of Asia, and only minutes away from entertainment hubs such as Dream Play and Mall of Asia Arena. Most important, if you are the type of traveler who flits from one place to the next, Citadines Bay Manila offers you somewhere to rest your head as it is just a short drive away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
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Citadines Bay City Manila
Metro Manila's newest chic new address by the bay
Published January 4, 2019, Manila Times
There’s no denying that the developing Bay City in Pasay is on its way, if not already, to becoming a coveted area in the metro. And why wouldn’t it? There’s the spectacular view of Manila Bay, the easy access to almost every vital business area in the city and, of course, the proximity to some of the capital’s largest entertainment hubs.
This in mind, it came as no surprise that global property company The Ascott Limited decided to bring its brand of hospitality to the bustling Bay City with the opening of Citadines Bay City Manila.
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Home Is Where You Can Cook, Wash Your Clothes
Published December 22, 2018, Manila Standard
Serviced residences brand Citadines further expands its reach in the Philippines with the opening of its latest property in Bay City Manila (formerly Manila Bay Freeport Zone) in Pasay City.
The Ascott Limited apartment hotel brand caters to short-stay and long-stay—as in 30 days and above—guests looking for a
place that offers the same services and amenities of a hotel but with additional facilities such as a washer-dryer and fully equipped kitchen in the room.
“Whatever you find in a hotel, we have here,” Ascott Ltd. Philippines country general manager Daniel Wee said during an intimate press conference at the soft opening of the third Citadines brand in the country on Nov. 28. He continued, “There’s a washer-dryer and kitchenette in the rooms. You can cook here. In fact, some families stay here to host family gatherings and cook in the room.”
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Living By The Bay
Published December 18, 2018, The Daily Tribune
Whether you are staying for a night, a few days or weeks, a month or even longer, there is a new serviced residence in the heart of Pasay City to take care of your accommodation needs, and more.
Manila once again welcomes a prestigious property by The Ascott Limited as it opened recently the Citadines Bay City Manila, a vibrant serviced residence at the corner of Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and Coral Way. It is Ascott’s third Citadines property in the Philippines.
“I’m glad to announce that Citadines Bay City Manila is part of our 95,000 units in 634 properties across 167 cities in 32 countries operated by The Ascott Limited, and our brands comprise of the Ascott, Citadines, Somerset, Quest, The Crest Collection, lyf and the recently acquired Tauzia portfolio of hotel brand,” said Daniel Wee, country general manager of The Ascott Limited Philippines, during the soft opening.
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The Now and Tomorrow of Philippine Tourism
Published December 16, 2018, The Philippine Star
The December 16 issue of Philippine Star's Allure section includes an article on recent tourism and hospitality industry developments by Philip Cu-unjieng.
"In regards to the “presently operational,” The Ascott Limited Philippines inaugurated its eighth operating property recently, the Citadines Bay City, and it’s perfectly located in that area, which still has one of the most gorgeous sights one can enjoy for free — the Manila Bay sunset! This Singapore Hotel Group has certainly showed enthusiasm and commitment to the Philippines over the years, with three major brands with distinct identities — The Ascott, Citadines and Somerset — all part of this group."
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Ascott Opens 3rd Citadines in Pasay City
Online article posted December 15, 2018, ABS-CBN News
MANILA – One of the booming urban areas in Metro Manila is Bay City in Pasay. This reclaimed area was all water and part of Manila Bay a little over four decades ago. But today, it is a flourishing business and leisure district. This is the main reason why international hospitality company Ascott Limited decided to open its Citadines Apart’hotel serviced residence in the area.
Called Citadines Bay City Manila, it is the third branch of the brand in the country.
“We are particularly excited about this new property. As most of you know, Ascott has been in the country for almost 20 years, but Citadines Bay City is the first property located in the Bay City area just a few minutes away from Manila. We want this Citadines to be the ideal jump-off point to discover or rediscover what one of the Philippines’ beloved National Artist (Nick Joaquin) described as ‘The City of Our Affections,’” said Ascott Limited Philippines country general manager Daniel Wee during the opening.
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Citadines Bay City Manila Targets Smart Travellers
Published December 11, 2018, Business World
SINGAPORE-BASED The Ascott Limited continued to expand in the Philippines with the opening of the third branch of its apartment hotel brand Citadines.
The 212-room Citadines Bay City Manila is located at the corner of Diosdado Macapagal Avenue and Coral Way in Pasay City. The new hotel adds to the company’s portfolio which includes Citadines Millennium Ortigas and Citadines Salcedo Makati.
Meant for the “smart and practical travellers” the new Citadines property has rooms and serviced apartments ranging from 35 square meters (sq.m.) to 50 sq.m. Its amenities include a fitness center, a 25-meter swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a pool bar, a running path and spa.
“This is [the company’s] first Bay Area property and is the ideal jump off point to discover or rediscover Manila,” Daniel Wee, country general manager for The Ascott Ltd. Philippines, said in his remarks during the Nov. 28 opening.
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Come Home To Your Chic New Address: Citadines Bay City Manila
Posted December 4, 2018, OrangeMagazine.PH
A spectacular view of Manila Bay greets you in the morning as sunlight streams through your window. As you take in that last sip of coffee, life begins to stir in the urban jungle around you: professionals hustle and bustle to work, while entertainment hubs open their doors to eager visitors. It’s an energetic vibe so contagious that as you step out of the door of your cozily furbished apartment, you are raring to take in the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Bay City—and the rest of historical Manila.
Manila once again welcomes a prestigious property by The Ascott Limited as it opens today the Citadines Bay City Manila at the heart of Pasay City.
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Make This Newly-Opened Hotel Apartment Your Base For Exploring Bay City!
Posted, December 3, 2018, Tripzilla.PH
Just when you decided you’ve scoured the entire metropolitan for all staycation possibilities, a new chic accommodation comes along. Notably, the new Citadines Bay City Manila in Pasay City.
Not counting the attributes of a top-drawer hotel, The Ascott Limited’s newest property is the brand’s first ever venture into serviced residences in the Bay City area of Metro Manila. A stone’s throw away from the region’s most coveted attractions, Citadines Bay City Manila puts its best foot forward by delivering the best-known hospitality services to both leisure and business travellers.
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The Citadines Bay City Manila
Published November 30, 2018, Philippine Daily Inquirer
A spectacular view of Manila Bay greets you in the morning as sunlight streams through your window. As you take in that last sip of coffee, life begins to stir in the urban jungle around you: professionals hustle and bustle to work, while entertainment hubs open their doors to eager visitors. It's an energetic vibe so contagious that as you step out of the door of your cozily furbished apartment, you are raring to take in the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Bay City - and the rest of historical Manila.
Manila once again welcomes a prestigious property by The Ascott Limited as it opens today the Citadines Bay City Manila at the heart of Pasay City. The Ascott Limited is a member of the Capital Land. It is one of the leading international lodging owner-operators with more than 630 properties in over 160 cities spanning more than 30 countries across the globe.
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