MANILA, Philippines, May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Award winning actor Robert De Niro and world-renowned Japanese culinary genius Chef Nobu Matsuhisa joined Hollywood producer Meir Teper, Melco Crown Entertainment's visionaries Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho and Co-chairman Mr. James Packer along with a glittering array of entertainment stars, socialites and other VIP guests at the official opening of Asia's very first Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila.
On the 'purple carpet' at the official opening of the first Nobu Hotel in Asia at City of Dreams Manila, are, from left to right, Hollywood Film Producer and Nobu partner, Mr. Meir Teper, Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman Mr. James Packer, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho, multi Academy award-winning actor and Nobu partner, Mr. Robert De Niro, and Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality Mr. Trevor Horwell.
The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to formally open the doors of the first Nobu Hotel in Asia at City of Dreams Manila. Wielding the authentic Japanese Tanto sword are Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho and Co-Chairman Mr. James Packer, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, multi Academy award-winning actor and Nobu partner, Mr. Robert De Niro, Hollywood Film Producer and Nobu partner, Mr. Meir Teper and Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality Mr. Trevor Horwell.
On stage at the Press Conference for the official Grand Opening of the Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila, are, from left to right: Hollywood Film Producer and Nobu partner, Mr. Meir Teper, Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman, Mr. James Packer, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa himself, Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho, multi Academy award-winning actor and Nobu partner, Mr. Robert De Niro and Chief Executive of Nobu Hospitality Mr. Trevor Horwell.
Nobu partner, Chef Nobu Matsuhisa talks to the media, alongside Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman and CEO, Mr. Lawrence Ho and Melco Crown Entertainment Co-Chairman, Mr. James Packer, at the Press Conference for the official Grand Opening of the Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila.
Championed by Nobu Hospitality founding partners Chef Nobu, Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper, the 321-room trendsetting boutique Nobu Hotel delivers a thrilling, celebrity-inspired and 'fun-luxury' experience fused with the utmost quality to visitors to City of Dreams Manila, Melco Crown Entertainment's new integrated casino resort at Entertainment City, Manila.
Following an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and prestigious VIP 'Purple' Carpet entrance - graced by, VIP guests including Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, SM Prime Holdings President Hans Sy, Pagcor Chair Cristino Naguiat Jr., Vicky Zubiri, Ricky DyBuncio and Willy Ocier, mixing with the highest echelons of Manila high-society - the official opening, of what is currently only the second worldwide Nobu Hotel to open as part of Nobu Hospitality's ninth hotel portfolio, was marked by a traditional sake-barrel cracking ceremony, before guests enjoyed a glamorous celebratory gala dinner hosted by Mr. Lawrence Ho and Mr. James Packer.
Star-studded entertainment was also on the menu, with a surprise solo performance by international superstar Apl de Ap, best known as a member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas.
Guests were treated to a special Nobu-inspired dinner menu created by Nobu Hotel Manila's dedicated team including the hotel's executive Chef Zackary Hillberry, Hotel General Manager Marlon Hirsh and Restaurant Manager Casper Khamphouy.
Combining a fusion of laid-back luxury, high-energy nightlife and exclusive guest room retreats, Nobu Hotel at City of Dreams Manila provides the ultimate playground for Philippines, Asian and international visitors, complimenting the world-class array of entertainment and luxury lifestyle offerings to be found at Manila's newest and most prestigious leisure-destination.
Mr. Clarence Chung, Chairman of Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation said: "Internationally acclaimed, innovative, world-class hospitality is a core component of the City of Dreams experience. I am thrilled that our collaboration with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Nobu Hospitality partners Mr. Robert De Niro and Mr. Meir Teper, together with the entire Nobu Hospitality executive team, has resulted in the creation of this inspiring and stunning destination hotel."
"We are convinced that the development of highly-exclusive, luxury lifestyle offerings is a key driver in inspiring growing numbers of the region's luxury-leisure destination seekers to visit Manila and the Philippines. They rightly demand the very best in lifestyle offerings and Nobu Hotel Manila certainly ranks amongst the very best of the best."
Mr.Trevor Horwell, Chief Executive Officer of Nobu Hospitality commented: "Today is a very special occasion for us, as we officially mark our first entry into the Asia market. We are honoured to be working with Lawrence Ho and James Packer and their strong teams and appreciate their leadership and strategic vision for this world class entertainment destination. The Nobu Hotel experience is already proving to be a spectacular success with visitors to City of Dreams Manila, from the Philippines, across the region and internationally."
"Our exciting mix of celebrity-inspired sophisticated style, bespoke luxury hospitality and outstanding Nobu-inspired cuisine, really does offer something totally unique to Asia's discerningly stylish, trend-setting guests who are looking for the ultimate luxury-lifestyle experience."
The acclaimed Chef Nobu's culinary empire spans through 36 restaurants, in 31 cities and five continents. Guests at Nobu Hotel Manila can savor his signature contemporary artistic fusion and mouthwatering cuisine in the hotel's Nobu Restaurant within an idyllic setting including an outdoor cabana-styled dining terrace situated on an exclusive platform deck.
The Nobu Restaurant, crafted by Chef Nobu and helmed by Nobu Executive Chef Zachary Hillberry, features Chef Nobu's internationally acclaimed specialties, including spectacular Nobu-style sushi and black cod with miso, together with locally sourced dishes created by the hotel's experienced culinary team.
The Nobu Hotel also offers, exclusively to its guests, a special in-room menu featuring Nobu-inspired menu items, together with the Nobu Lounge situated in the hotel's lobby and the Nobu Spa & Fitness Room situated adjacent to the raised platform deck area.
Nobu Hotel Manila is situated within City of Dreams Manila, strategically located at the gateway to Manila's Entertainment City, which since opening in December 2014, is now delivering on its stated aim to become the premier leisure and entertainment destination in the Philippines and within the region.
City of Dreams Manila opened its doors to the public in December 2014 and marked the formal entry of Melco Crown Entertainment into the fast-growing and dynamic tourism industry in the Philippines. The new integrated casino resort at Entertainment City, Manila Bay, Manila, is solely operated and managed by MCE Leisure.
The dynamic and innovative resort complex, located on an approximately 6.2-hectare site at the gateway to Entertainment City, includes the ultimate in entertainment, hotel, retail and dining and lifestyle experiences with aggregated gaming space, including VIP and mass-market gaming facilities with up to approximately 380 gaming tables, 1,700 slot machines and 1,700 electronic table games.
The integrated resort features three distinctive entertainment venues, including the world's first 'DreamPlay by DreamWorks' education-based interactive family entertainment center: a live performance central lounge inside the casino: and Chaos & Pangaea nightclubs situated at the Fortune Egg, an architecturally-unique structure, with creative exterior lighting design and an iconic landmark of the Manila Bay area.
City of Dreams Manila delivers an unparalleled entertainment and hospitality experience to the Philippines and is playing a key role in strengthening the depth and diversity of Manila's leisure, business and tourism offering, enhancing its growing position as one of Asia's premier leisure destinations. It has been developed to specifically meet the needs of the large, rapidly growing and increasingly diverse audience of leisure and entertainment seekers both in the Philippines and those visiting Manila from across the Asia region and around the world.
About Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation
Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation, with its shares listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE: MCP), is a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment (SEHK: 6883; NASDAQ: MPEL). It has developed City of Dreams Manila, a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort in Manila, which has six hotel towers, including the Crown Towers hotel, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt City of Dreams Manila, numerous specialty restaurants and bars, gaming facilities, a multi-level car park, as well as three separate entertainment venues. For more information about Melco Crown Philippines, please visit www.melco-crown-philippines.com
About Nobu Hospitality
Recently named one of luxury's 25 Most Innovative Brands by Robb Report, Nobu Hospitality is ranked among an elite selection of global luxury hospitality brands. The natural growth of the Nobu luxury brand built on service, image and hospitality, offers the complete spectrum of hotel and restaurant management for unique projects around the world. With operations spanning five continents, the Nobu brand thrives in the world's capitals as the destination lifestyle experience.
The first Nobu Hotel opened in 2013 as a boutique hotel within Caesars Palace Las Vegas and was subsequently named one of the Hottest New Hotels of 2013 by CNN Travel and Top North America Hotel Opening in 2013 by Luxury Travel Advisor. Nobu Hotel Manila is the first Nobu Hotel in Asia and first opened its doors at City of Dreams Manila in December 2014. It will be followed by Nobu Hotels in Riyadh, Chicago, London Shoreditch, Eden Roc Miami Beach, Bahrain, Los Cabos amongst other global locations. Nobu is strategically focused on further expanding its global portfolio of Nobu Hotels through a solid development pipeline. www.NobuHospitality.com
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