Bloomberry Resorts Corporation unveils its flagship project,
Solaire Resort & Casino, Manila will be its first home and announced that
itwill soon be open on March 2013. The target date will be early next year,
that’s the reason why the preparations and hard work are intensive right now. It
is set to become the Philippines’ premiere resort destination with approximately
500 spacious and exquisitely appointed rooms, suites and bay side villas, a
world-class casino encompassing of 18,500 square meters with most popular games
and slot machines, dining options and signature restaurants.
Resort’s luxurious suites is designed with a spacious lounge
area, a Jacuzzi tub and flat screen TV in the living room and bathroom. For the
guests’ convenience, advance technologies have been introduced allowing guests
to have easy control of lighting, curtains, TV and temperature. It has a spectacular
bay side villas ranging in sizes from 600 square meters to 1,000 square meters
each overlooking the picturesque Manila Bay that includes 24-hour butler
service, dedicated chef for 24-hour meal
preparation, in-suite spa facilities, home theatre, and even their own private
pool and Jacuzzi, and putting green overlooking Manila Bay.
Solaire lifestyle will enhanced by state-of-the-art
amenities which includes true resort-style
pool facilities, bars and entertainment lounges (Eclipse) with 200 guests
capacity, one of Manila’s largest ballrooms (The Grand Ballroom) with 1000
guests capacity, a place to relax and rejuvanate spa and active fitness center, and world-class
gaming facilities at par with casinos found in Las Vegas and Macau.
Solaire’s taste for the good life is highlighted at the four signature restaurants headed by
experienced and world-class chefs. With seating up to 240 persons, ‘Red
Lantern’ a traditional Cantonese Cuisine,., ‘Yakumi’ authentic Japanese cuisine,
‘Strip’ A nod to true-blue Western-Style Steak and lastly, ‘Finestra’ takes the
flavors of Italy and presents it in a fine-blend of the traditional and the
contemporary. They will also have a 220-seat
Food Court is the place for those on the
go and for those looking to take in Manila Bay’s spectacular sunsets by the
poolside, the ‘Breeze Bar & Grill’ will be their choice. ‘Fresh’, a casual
dining establishment that celebrates vibrant life and fresh flavors, ‘Lucky
Noodles’ serves Asian delights and favorites, including hand-made noodle dishes
24/7.
Solaire has gaming tables featuring Baccarat, Blackjack,
Casino War, Craps, Money Wheel, Pontoon and Roulette, as well as 1,200 most
popular slot machines. As for the VIP treatment, Solaire proves not one to
skimp, as there are no less than 6,000 square meters of premium VIP gaming
salons. As the first integrated resort to open in the Entertainment City along
the picturesque Manila Bay, Solaire Resort & Casino combines lavish
accommodations in a resort setting along with a great selection of restaurants
and premium gaming facilities that sets a new benchmark for lifestyle and
leisure experience.
Michael French, Solaire’s Chief Operating Officer,
summarizes it, “Our goal put simply is to
raise the bar for entertainment offerings in Manila, as it is our ambitious
vision to be the ultimate gaming resort in the country. Both construction and
hiring are progressing, in fact, as of today, the resort has hired or made
offers to approximately 2,400 employees, 88% of our anticipated team members
are locals with an addition of 8% of which are returning Filipinos who have
worked overseas in places like Macau and Singapore. The resort, upon opening of
its first phase, will provide a total of 4,600 new jobs to all aspiring
Filipinos”.
Management service for Solaire is provided by Global Gaming
Asset Management (“GGAM”), composed of industry veterans with over three
decades experience in global gaming development and operations. The three
principles of GGAM, Bill Weidner, Brad Stone and Garry Saunders prior to
forming GGAM, held senior positions with Las Vegas Sands Corp. While with Las
Vegas Sands Corp. they were directly responsible for the development of such
resorts as the Venetian Las Vegas, Palazzo Las Vegas, Sands Macau, the Venetian
Macau and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. GGAM is also an equity partner in
Solaire’s parent company Bloomberry Resorts Corporation.
Bloomberry (PSE: BLOOM), meanwhile, is a publicly-traded
company listed on the Philippines Stock Exchange and is majority owned by its
Chairman and CEO Enrique Razon, Jr. one of the country’s most prominent
industry leaders, and the driving force behind port operator International
Container Terminal Services Inc,(“ICTSI”) (PSE: ICT), one of the biggest
companies in the Philippines.
For more information on Solaire Resort & Casino, visit
www.solairemanila.com
