The first LXR-branded resort will make landfall in South-east Asia in late-2022, with the opening of a 72-key property perched on the limestone cliffs of Uluwatu, Bali.
Nestled amid the verdant landscape, all suites and villas will bring guests unobstructed panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Five dining concepts, a clifftop chapel for weddings, wellness facilities, a kids club, and event spaces will be part of the resort.
The resort will lean into the core values of the LXR brand, which focus on providing unique, immersive experiences defined by the local cultures and traditions of each destination. From local folklore, heritage crafts and ancient healing techniques, to authentic epicurean experiences and traditional Balinese culinary arts, guests can look forward to a natural connection to the destination.
The signing between Hilton and Surya Semesta Internusa Tbk for this property follows the recent opening of ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Japan.
Guy Phillips, senior vice president, development, Asia and Australasia, Hilton, said: “This resort marks our fourth resort on the island and is a signal of our commitment to expanding our luxury portfolio with the right partners, in the right destinations, across the region. The signing also bears testament to the relevance of the brand ethos that speak to the evolved needs of luxury travellers.”
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has reported 21,974 inbound tourist arrivals through different airports across the country in the first 10 days of reopening.
Data from One Health Pass shows a close split between returning Filipinos (10,074) and foreign tourists (11,900) between February 10 and 19.
Tourism secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat is optimistic that arrival traffic would be even higher in the coming months.
“The recent influx of tourists reflect foreign tourists’ enthusiasm towards visiting our country, which in turn will accelerate the revival of our tourism industry,” she said, adding that the DoT expects the trend to sustain.
Foreign arrivals are led by the US, with 5,516 travellers, followed by Canada (1,366), the UK (918), Australia (891), South Korea (859), Vietnam (572), Japan (459) and Germany (447).
Romulo-Puyat disclosed that Covid-19 vaccine certificates of Egypt, Maldives, Palau, Albania, Estonia, Greece, Malta, and Uruguay shall also be accepted as proofs of vaccination required upon entry to the Philippines. These are in addition to the previously approved 12 countries.