Duterte praises Marco Polo Davao in 20th year

FILE: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivers his speech during the 85th anniversary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) at The Forum of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Grounds in Pasay City on December 6, 2018. RICHARD MADELO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has congratulated Marco Polo Davao on its 20th anniversary, describing it as an “important landmark” in Davao City’s business district.

According to a statement from Malacañang, Duterte congratulated the hotel management for providing luxurious accommodation to locals, businessmen, visiting delegations, and tourists.

He thanked the management for their efforts to make the Davao region one of the “major business and tourism hubs” in the country by showcasing Filipino hospitality.

The President also acknowledged the significance of Marco Polo Davao in contributing to the progress of the city, when the company established its first hotel in the area.

Meanwhile, Duterte recalled his fond memories of the hotel where he frequently organized events, and accommodated friends and visitors, when he was still the mayor of Davao City.

Marco Polo Davao, which is located along Recto Street, Davao City, is only one and half hours by flight from Manila.

It stands in the heart of Davao’s shopping and business district, with 245 rooms and suites equipped with broadband Internet connection and other amenities befitting a business traveller.

The hotel is also close to the airport at a distance of just 12 kms or a 20-minute drive by car or by the hotel’s shuttle bus, which plies to and from the airport at a nominal fee.