HOTELS AND CONVENTION

        
SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation forged ahead with its growth and expansion in 2010 by inaugurating the 400-room Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu in Cebu City.

The hotel is located very near an SM shopping mall, SM City Cebu, and is a deluxe tourist destination offering world-class facilities and amenities such as two ballrooms, a large swimming pool, and an in-house spa.

Another project in the company's portfolio is the recently renovated 260-room Taal Vista Hotel in Tagaytay City. It is a landmark hotel in Tagaytay, which in turn is a highly popular, scenic resort city known for its breathtaking views and cool climate. The hotel continues to attract a large number of tourists.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation recently opened the Pico Sands Hotel at the Pico De Loro Cove of Hamilo Coast, which is SM's large-scale resort and ecotourism project in Nasugbu, Batangas. Pico Sands Hotel, with a GFA of 10,800 sqm, offers 154 first-rate guestrooms. Its amenities include elegant indoor and alfresco dining areas, a spa and fitness section, and a bar lounge, among others. Members and guests of Hamilo Coast may also enjoy the facilities and amenities of Pico De Loro's Beach and Country Clubs.

SM's conventions business provided during the year 28,000 square meters of leasable space at the SMX Convention Center, which is located at the Mall of Asia Complex, and in two other SM trade and convention halls. The leasable space was utilized for large-scale events, which include trade exhibits, conventions, and corporate functions, among others.

Meanwhile, at the Pico De Loro Cove of Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas, the newly opened Pico Sands Hotel attracted numerous guests during the recent long weekends. Amenities include a beach club, a country club, various restaurants, and water sports facilities, among others. In addition, there are currently four residential condominium projects in Pico De Loro.