Rockwell Land Corporation unveiled the planned developments of Aruga Hotels, a collection of luxury resort hotels to be built within Rockwell Center and on Mactan Island, Cebu, as thedeveloper continues to expand its hotel and leisure business amid the upbeat tourism growth prospects of the country. Rockwell announced the construction of Aruga Hotel, the first urban resort-themed hotel in Makati. It will feature a 1,400-seater ballroom, specialty restaurants, a fitness gym, an executive lounge, and meeting rooms. The 280-room boutique hotel is expected to be completed by the first half of 2019. Its appealing proposition for affluent travelers will provide guests with a fresh, modern aesthetic, infused with its proximity to central business districts and high-end malls. Meanwhile, Rockwell Land envisages another 300-room resort in Mactan, Cebu which will feature sky suites on its upper floors with panoramic views of the 250 meter beachfront. The resort will also have private villas which will give guests direct access to the beach. Set on eleven acres facing Hilutungaan Channel and 10 km from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the hotel is slated to start construction in the third quarter of 2017. Its expected mix of retail, restaurants, and hotel amenities will create a destination that is environment-friendly and attractive to both local and foreign visitors. A collection of local, regional, and internationally recognized restaurants will contribute significantly to creating the ambiance and appeal of the new Rockwell venture.