Philippine property developer Keyland Corporation announced the appointment of a senior leadership team as it prepares to open its 20-story, 128-room boutique hospitality flagship Alino Hotel.
Located along E. Rodriguez Avenue in Quezon City, Alino Hotel heralds a period of diversification for Keyland which previously focused on residential and office projects.
The Quezon City property, scheduled to open in November 2025, is positioned to capture business travelers, medical guests, and families in one of the city’s busiest commercial districts.
A seasoned general manager
Heading operations is general manager Lady May Elegado, a hotelier with more than two decades of experience in both the Philippines and Malaysia.
Her background includes senior roles at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Berjaya Makati Hotel, and City Garden Grand Hotel.
Over the course of her career, Elegado has overseen hotel functions ranging from pre-opening to day-to-day operations in both luxury and standard-class properties, giving her broad exposure to multiple areas of management.
An F&B expert on site
On the culinary side, executive chef Rexsan Abarquez will direct the hotel’s food and beverage program, including Kutchara, its all-day dining outlet.
Abarquez has also logged more than 20 years in the industry, most recently as Executive Sous Chef and Acting Executive Chef at Marco Polo Ortigas.
His resume includes time with Conrad Manila’s pre-opening team, as well as kitchen posts at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Mandarin Oriental Manila, and Makati Shangri-La.
His experience in international kitchens and high-end hotels allows him to blend global techniques with Filipino flavors.
