French hotel soon in Cebu

French hotel soon in Cebu | Daily Tribune

Accor and Megaworld recently inked an agreement to bring the French hotel chain Mercure to the Queen City of the South.

The global leader in hospitality and the country’s largest township developer and operator of homegrown hotel brands will open Mercure Mactan Cebu in the fourth quarter of 2025.

“We are accelerating the growth of our Premium, Midscale & Economy (PM&E) Division with a focused strategy to expand in sought-after destinations across Asia. The Philippines remains a vital market for us, and the signing of Mercure Mactan Cebu is fully aligned with our ambition to meet the growing demand for hotels that serve both leisure and business travelers, driven by the continued rise of bleisure travel. With Mactan-Cebu International Airport among the country’s leading gateways, Cebu is fast emerging as a preferred destination for domestic and international visitors. We are proud to bring this locally inspired hotel to life in collaboration with Megaworld, a leading urban community developer with a strong track record of uplifting communities and contributing to national progress,” Andrew Langdon, Accor Asia chief development

officer, said.

Mercure Mactan Cebu will rise in Mactan Newton, Megaworld’s 30-hectare mixed-use township that houses the Mactan Newtown Beach, office buildings, retail outlets and residential condominiums. Also located in the township is the Mactan Expo, poised to become a major hub for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE).

Nestled on a scenic seaside ridge, the hotel will offer an all-day dining restaurant, bars, swimming pool, fitness center, business lounge and versatile indoor and outdoor

event spaces.

“By combining Megaworld’s local expertise with Accor’s global leadership in hospitality, we aim to redefine Cebu’s tourism landscape. Mercure Mactan Cebu will not only enhance the Mactan Newtown development as a destination of choice but also play a pivotal role in driving tourism growth and stimulating the local economy. We are excited to create a landmark that will elevate Cebu’s reputation as a vibrant hub for MICE and leisure,” Cleofe Albiso, managing director of Megaworld Hotels &

Resorts, said.

Accor has a current portfolio of nine hotels, spanning more than 2,300 rooms, across eight distinct brands in the Philippines. It is set to add 18 additional hotels (4,000+ rooms) to its lineup in the coming years.