Water front and Sheraton light up Cebu for Christmas

Various hotels and resorts had their Christmas tree lighting ceremony around Cebu as the festive spirit and spark within the city has been ignited once again.

The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, mindful of its 25th anniversary, unveiled not one, but three gigantic Christmas trees adorned in silver, white and teal.

Entrance to Cafe Uno at Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino.
Dream Catchers Live and Waterfront Peers.

Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Garcia and Emirates Airlines Cebu head officer Raymund Hicarte, joined by the property’s officer-in-charge resident and operations manager Bryan Yves Lasala, lit up the magnificent Yuletide trees to mark the beginning of a magical holiday.

The lighting ceremony featured performances by the Voice of Cebu Chorale, a premiere chamber choir composed of students and young professionals in Cebu City, plus heartwarming portrayals of familiar characters, such as the Ice Queen and the Villagers by the Dream Catchers, plus characters from the animated film Madagascar.

Dottie Wurgle, Cronin, GM of Sheraton Hotel, with Samantha Manigsaca, Mayor Ahong Chan, Ray a Venus Manigsaca.
Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino family. Jong Pestaño, Paul Bacalso, Martin Tuting, Cristina Corsino, David Mobida, Shyrra Jadulco, Bryan Yves Lasala, Junix Salinas, Fila D-Lonsod, Christine Luague.
Event organizer Jun Villanel with Waterfront Hotels filsa Sofia D’Lonsod .
Event organizer Jun Villanel with Sofia D’Lonsod and Van Leslie Giangan.

As part of its commitment to giving back, the hotel likewise made a substantial donation to the Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko foundation, a non-profit non-government organization which assists indigent Filipinos in their medical needs.

The Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort stuck to its theme of Cheerful Moments, as it heightened its mission to deliver joyful memories ever since it opened two years ago.

It even introduced a Christmas Village curated by the women of Zonta Club Cebu 1, with proceeds going towards projects focused on women’s rights, fighting gender-biased violence and caring for underprivileged children. 

Micheal Gallo and Shalimar Parangan.
Logane Echavez and Jeryl Tio, Corp. F and B Director of Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino
JM Sequihod, Sheraton Cebu Mactan resort marketing and communications manager,o and Riza Macaibay, DOT Senior Tourism operations officer
Dottie Wurgler Cronin, GM of Sheraton Hotel, with Robby Alugar, founder of RMA.

And what is a celebration without music? To add to the jolly atmosphere, the hotel hosted performances by various groups, such as the children’s protection rights advocate Children’s Joy Foundation, the Lapu-Lapu City-based Jules Chevalier Music Ministry String Ensemble, and the much-lauded, decades-old University of Cebu Chorus. 

General manager Dottie Wurgler Cronin emphasized the resort’s dedication to enhance the experience for the community, especially with Christmas on the horizon. 

Cherie Baduel and Christa Ramos, marketing communications supervisors at Waterfront Cebu Hotel and Casino.
Andrea Pateña Matheu.

Aside from the enchanting festivities, both hotels declared they are ready with special offers for individuals, families and friends during the Advent season.