HUMA Island resort forged ahead with the launch of soft operations in northern Palawan today, having “amicably” terminated its management agreement with Movenpick Hotels & Resorts (TTG Asia e-Daily, March 16, 2012).
News of the split was confirmed by Huma Island’s director of sales & marketing, Jean Taouk, who declined further comment.
Instead, he shared that the resort already has confirmed bookings from Chinese and Russian guests. “We also have a minimum of 15 villas booked for a Singapore group for two nights, and another booking for 22 villas,” Taouk added, who said the whole island is also bookable.
He expects a surge in bookings in the February-March period from MICE and leisure clients, as well as honeymooners.
The resort is accessible by a 15-minute seaplane ride from Manila Bay to Huma; or a 30-minute drive from Busuanga to Coron, followed by a 50-minute speedboat trip or seaplane ride to Huma Island.
Available during the resort’s soft opening are 24 over-water villas and 15 beachfront villas, three F&B outlets, a spa, diving centre, kids’ play centre and library.
When complete, Huma Island will have a total of 64 over-water villas, 15 beachfront villas and a pair of two-bedroom villas. The resort is looking at a grand opening in March 2014.
All bookings made from now until December 22 will feature discounts of 50 per cent for published rates and 20 per cent for F&B and laundry.
