Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino welcomes the arrival of its new General Manager, Philippe F. Frugère, a French national who has 15 years of work experience as General Manager in various luxury and 5-star hotels in different countries such as France, USA, Switzerland, North Africa, Maldives, Mauritius and Oman. He has handled world-renowned hotel brands such as the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Kerzner International’s luxurious One & Only Resorts.
In his various experiences, he is adept in the business of convention centers and casinos which makes him the perfect candidate to manage Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Prior to joining Waterfront, he was General Manager within Sun Hotels & Resorts, a chain of luxury hotels in Maldives and the group General Manager for a private owner in the Sultanate of Oman, the Middle East where he stayed for almost three years. Frugère’s vast work experience will surely provide an international flare to Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino’s competitiveness in the hotel industry. The new General Manager is set on attaining defined goals, objectives, and targets that would better enhance the landmark hotel’s services and operations.
When asked why he decided to oversee and manage Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Mr. Frugère replied, “I have worked with Filipinos from across the globe and I trust in this country’s culture. I am convinced that Waterfront is an exceptional product.” He also added, “I am confident with such an outstanding hotel and together with a competent team, we can achieve to reach the best target of quality and excellence.”
Philippe Frugère, a team minded individual coupled by his strong leadership skills, will surely contribute to the property’s world-class image.
Throughout the years, he has maintained a certain, balanced, and professional leadership style which will ensure the efficiency and competence to keep the hotel’s image at its peak.
The iconic Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino is one of the famous landmarks in the City of Cebu and is the premier venue for events and conventions in the country. The hotel is located in Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines. For inquiries or reservations, please call (032) 232-6888 or toll free # 1-800-10-WFRONT8 (937-6888) or visit our website at www.waterfronthotels.com.ph.