In Cebu City, the Queen City of the South, you can step into a world where business seamlessly blends with leisure, redefining the way professionals indulge in luxury while effortlessly balancing work and play. This is the promise of the NUSTAR Convention Center and Fili Hotel, two luxurious properties located within the NUSTAR Resort, a nine-hectare, world-class integrated resort fast gaining acclaim as the ultimate leisure and entertainment destination in the Visayas Region.
The NUSTAR Convention Center, which had its grand opening gala in June, stands as the largest and most modern convention center in Visayas and Mindanao. It boasts three luxurious ballrooms — the NUSTAR Grand Ballroom, the Fili Ballroom, and the NUSTAR Ballroom — as well as nine well-equipped meeting spaces, altogether occupying a total area of 7,378.2 square meters.
Perfectly complementing the NUSTAR Convention Center’s grandeur is Fili Hotel, which proudly bears the distinction of being the country’s first homegrown five-star hotel brand. Owned and operated by Robinsons Hotels and Resorts, the esteemed hospitality arm of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), Fili Hotel is a testament to excellence in the realm of luxury accommodations.
Together, the NUSTAR Convention Center and Fili Hotel are raising the ante for Cebu City, placing it prominently on the map as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions/Events) destination. Since its opening, the Convention Center has played host to an array of prestigious business events, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in July, which superbly demonstrated what makes the NUSTAR Convention Center the perfect space for MICE.
During the 4-day event, the NUSTAR Grand Ballroom hosted key workshops, while the facility’s other meeting spaces and ballrooms served as breakout rooms for conference participants. The NUSTAR Grand Ballroom was also the location for the Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue organized by the Department of Tourism (Region 7), the Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) travel fair, and most recently, the International World Rice Conference.
The sprawling facility is also making a name for itself as a prime entertainment venue, having been the setting of the fan meet of Korean actor Kim Bum and the highly successful Dear Heart concert of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion, to name a few.
“What makes the NUSTAR Convention Center so enticing is its versatility,” states Cristina Ong-Cruz, director for Marketing and Sales of Fili Hotel. “At our NUSTAR Grand Ballroom, for example, our clients and prospects are simply enthralled with the elegant, pillarless space that can comfortably seat 1,760 guests in a banquet setup, while even more can be accommodated in a theater setup, with up to 3,290 guests or delegates,” shares Ms. Cruz. She also mentions that the grand space with its awe-inspiring 6-meter ceiling height can also be partitioned into three separate sections measuring 742.26 sqm (NUSTAR Grand Ballroom A), 1,063.35 sqm (NUSTAR Grand Ballroom B), and 730.58 sqm (NUSTAR Grand Ballroom C), respectively, to host events of varying types and sizes. Regardless of the configuration, access to the venue’s exceptional audiovisual equipment is always provided. To take the most special of events to the next level, guests can make use of exclusive spaces like the bridal lounge and the cigar room.
The 492.8-sq. meter Fili Ballroom, on the other hand, has a capacity of 340 guests in a round banquet setup. To maximize the utility of the pillarless space, it can be partitioned into three areas measuring 90, 175, and 190 sq. meters respectively. For smaller meetings, Fili Hotel offers five function rooms.
Rounding out the facility’s primary venues, the NUSTAR Ballroom offers 676 sq. meters of space, and is capable of seating 430 guests in a banquet setup or as many as 800 theater-style. In addition, NUSTAR has four function rooms of various sizes to fulfill different guest needs.
After the curtain falls on their conferences, meetings, or social events, guests at Fili Hotel, the first and only 5-star Filipino Hotel Brand, have much to look forward to when it comes to rest and relaxation. Within the hotel’s 379 meticulously designed rooms and suites, contemporary elegance seamlessly merges with traditional Filipino accents. Picture yourself unwinding in style, taking in the breathtaking views of the sea and Cebu’s captivating cityscape through the room’s impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, while indulging in the added luxuries that make Fili Hotel rise head and shoulders above the rest. Each spacious room is a haven equipped with modern amenities to elevate your comfort, ensuring that every stay exceeds expectations. With the hotel’s distinct brand of hospitality, where guests are “Embraced by Filipino Warmth”, they will surely feel right at home, creating a cherished experience that will linger in their memory long after their stay.
Adding to the Fili Hotel’s appeal is its tantalizing breadth of food and beverage outlets. Much has been said about the world-famous Mott 32 modern Chinese restaurant, but there’s so much more to enjoy including Xin Tian Di, which specializes in southern Chinese and South East Asian cuisine; Il Primo, the Italian-themed steakhouse; Fina, with its beloved Filipino specialties; Fili Cafe’s, the hotel’s all-day dining buffet outlet; Fili Lobby Lounge, which offers light breakfast items, traditional merienda treats, and cocktails; and Axis Bar, the pulsating center of entertainment in the NUSTAR integrated resort.
For the convenience of all travelers, whether they’re visiting for business or pleasure, the NUSTAR Convention Center and Fili Hotel are accessible and easy to get to, as the NUSTAR Resort is just a 30-minute drive from the award-winning Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) via the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) and a 25-minute sea trip from Mactan.
Dedicated to delivering world-class service, unparalleled attractions, and new experiences that surpass expectations, the NUSTAR Convention Center and the Fili Hotel in the NUSTAR Resort epitomize the true spirit of Filipino hospitality and excellence, the definitive destination for unforgettable experiences in the Queen City of the South.
ADVT.