Landco, Prudential, Roxas groups set up Fuego Hotels

Don Pedro E. Roxas of Roxaco, Alfred Xerez-Burgos of Landco Pacific Corp. and Ambassador Francisco Alba of the Prudential Life Group of companies have decided to join forces in setting up the Fuego Hotels and Properties Management Corp.

Fuego Hotels is formerly known as Fil Barcelo Hotels and Properties.

With a capitalization of P20 million, Fuego Hotels aims to improve and professionalize the management of Hotels and Resorts in the country.

The properties currently being managed by Fuego Hotels are Club Punta Fuego and the Terrazas de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas; the new Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City; Asturias Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan and the Pearl Farm Resort in Samal Island in Davao.

The Fuego Hotels’ management team is composed of Alfredo Roca, chief operating officer; Butch Garcia, regional director for marketing; Susan Salcedo, food and beverage consultant; Steven Tan, rooms division consultant, and Tessie Moreno, corporate trainor.

Club Punta Fuego is a high-end-exclusive club that has recently decided to open its doors to non-members during weekdays, subject to stringent club rules and regulations.

Terraza de Punta Fuego is a 42-hectare residential resort. The Taal Vista Hotel is famous for its unmatched panorama of Taal Volcano and is currently undertaking a P400-million renovation.

Asturias Hotel is a Mediterranean-Inspired hotel located in Puerto Princesa in Palawan. The Pearl Farm in Samal Island, Davao on the other hand, is a favorite of honeymooners, families and corporate executives and tourists from Asia, North America and Europe.