The Westside City Resort project in Manila, Philippines, has currently completed about 70% of its construction work, with a total investment scale reaching $1.25 billion, and is expected to officially commence operations in the third quarter of 2026.
Nilo Thaddeus Rodriguez, President and CEO of the renowned Philippine resort operator Travellers International Hotel Group, recently revealed to the media that the Westside City Resort project in Manila requires an additional investment of about $450 million to ensure smooth completion. This investment is equivalent to approximately 25.2 billion Philippine pesos.
Project Progress and Financial Planning
Rodriguez stated: "Our entire focus now is on accelerating the final stages of the Westside City Resort, to commence operations as soon as possible." According to public data, this large-scale integrated resort project has already completed 70% of the total construction volume, with a total investment amounting to $1.25 billion.
The project is jointly developed by the Philippine-listed company Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc and Travellers International. Earlier this month, Suntrust subscribed to 400 million ordinary shares of Westside Bayshore Holding Corp, holding a 40% stake, to promote the project's accelerated completion.
Ownership Structure and Partners
Through this share subscription, Suntrust will indirectly hold a 20% interest in the Westside City Resort project, while Travellers International will continue to lead the project development. Travellers International currently operates the Resorts World Manila, and the Westside project is seen as another significant move in building its integrated resort brand in the Philippines.
Resort Facilities and Planning
According to the plan, the Westside City Resort will include the following facilities:
• Over 2,500 hotel rooms, distributed under various international hotel brands
• More than 2,000 gaming devices and table games areas
• High-end dining venues, theaters, and entertainment facilities
• A new casino area, named LETX Resort, which has obtained a legal gaming operation license
Market Positioning and Development Vision
Rodriguez compares the project to "Singapore's Marina Bay Sands in the Philippines" and even claims it will rival the integrated resort experience in Macau. He believes that the Westside City Resort will bring an unprecedented new experience to the market.
The project is an important part of the Philippines' integrated resort development plan, aimed at enhancing Manila's competitiveness as a regional entertainment and tourism destination. Upon completion, the project is expected to create a large number of jobs and boost the local economy.
