With
its redevelopment plans in full swing, Tutuban Center’s expansion is indeed gaining
notable momentum. On track to further serve and satisfy its thousands of
patrons, the historic mall is set to build a three-star hotel, refurbish its
food court and open a zoo within its premises.
“Some
of these initiatives may be outside of the usual redevelopment efforts we
usually see in malls. Our location is very strategic. Opportunities are aplenty.
Tutuban Center is not just a shopping destination, it is an experience, a
tradition, a lifestyle,” explains Ernie Hilario, AVP for Marketing &
Business Development of Tutuban Properties, Inc.
One
of these developments is the soon-to-rise, 41-room Orion Hotel, which will
definitely change the look of the Divisoria skyline in Manila. Consisting of
about 13 standard rooms and 27 deluxe single/deluxe twin rooms and one junior
suite room, Orion Hotel is targeting transient travellers who wish to explore
the beauty of the shopping district of Manila. Aside from that, traders from
afar may also wish to stay at Orion Hotel for more convenience in the conduct
of their business in the Divisoria area.
This
new and convenient haven for tourists and out-of-town shoppers will be glad to
note that it will have basic hotel amenities such as a cable-ready 32-inch LCD
TV, hot & cold shower, a Left Luggage room, Key Card room access and free
Wi-Fi service for the digitally inclined guest.
Orion
Hotel’s doors are expected to open to the public by the 4th Quarter
of this year.
The
famous Food Street and Food Court in Tutuban Center will have their facelift as
well, to give both these food areas more flavour and outlook. Both Food Street and Food Court are poised for
fun and enjoyable but economical dining experience.
As
if these shopping and dining options are not enough, Tutuban Center is set to
unleash a Virtual Zoo, an interactive entertaining concept aimed to attract the
typical Filipinos and their great passion for picture-taking and photos. The
former cinema area is to be developed into a major destination for fun and
recreation for the whole family.
A
unique visual attraction, the kid-friendly and tech-savvy zoo is basically a
collage of 3D photos mounted on the blank walls of the cinema lobby. The 3D
photos will focus on interesting and popular animals, thus, will transform the
entire cinema lobby into a virtual zoo. Each wall is a photo booth open to the
public.
“This
is an incredible and exciting time for Tutuban, and we are just starting!” adds
Hilario.
Reference: Joel Navarro
AMPR Publicity
and Communications, Inc.
0917.8165635
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