Take A Glimpse of Where Cebu Is and What CEBU Can Offer...
Quick Facts About CEBU
www.cebu.gov.ph
Population/Language
Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and educations.
Weather
Cebu is best from December to May when the weather turns dry. it is coolest from December to February, hottest from March to May. Temperature can rise as high as 37°C in the summer. The rainy seasons begins in July bringing torrential downpours that would sometimes inhibit movements.
Philippine Time
Philippine Standard Time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime.
Population/Language
Cebu Province has a total population of more than 3 million. Cebuano is the native tongue. While Filipino is commonly understood and spoken, the English language is widely used in business transactions and educations.
Weather
Cebu is best from December to May when the weather turns dry. it is coolest from December to February, hottest from March to May. Temperature can rise as high as 37°C in the summer. The rainy seasons begins in July bringing torrential downpours that would sometimes inhibit movements.
Philippine Time
Philippine Standard Time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Meantime.
Cebu is famous for White Sand Beaches....
Dress/What to Bring
Wear natural-fiber, lightweight clothing. You'll feel more comfortable. Bring shorts, hat, sunglasses, bathing suits, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, tough shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach.
The Barong Tagalog is the acceptable formal wear for men. Shorts or sleeveless shirts should never be worn when visiting churches, mosques or temples.
Electrical
Most areas in Cebu are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm.
Wear natural-fiber, lightweight clothing. You'll feel more comfortable. Bring shorts, hat, sunglasses, bathing suits, insect repellent, flashlight, sun block cream, tough shoes for walking, rubber slippers for the beach.
The Barong Tagalog is the acceptable formal wear for men. Shorts or sleeveless shirts should never be worn when visiting churches, mosques or temples.
Electrical
Most areas in Cebu are supplied with 220 volts, 60 cycles. A plug with 2 flat parallel prongs is the norm.
Cebu is a Bustling Metropolis....
The Philippine currency is peso, divided into 100 centavos. Next to the peso, the US dollar enjoys wide acceptance. Most foreign currencies can easily be changed at banks, hotels, and authorized dealers. Foreign currency is not readily taken by establishments in Cebu. Major foreign credit cards may be accepted only at mjor hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. Visitors are advised to bring sufficient amount of change is small bills or coins.
Business Hours
Banks - 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; Government agencies and offices - 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; Private firms - 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Most department stores stay open on Sundays and holidays.
Business Hours
Banks - 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday; Government agencies and offices - 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday; Private firms - 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday. Most department stores stay open on Sundays and holidays.
Cebu Has Lots of FUN Things To Do...
Tipping
Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, haidressers, beauticians, and porters. Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge on top of the government tax. Tipping 5-15% of the bill appropriate if no service charge is included.
Public Transport
Getting around Cebu, one may take a colorful jeepney or a bus at a minimal fare. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are popular in outlaying areas and in the suburbs, quiet notably within Mactan Island. Taxicabs are widely available.
Bellhops expect a tip, as do waiters, taxi drivers, haidressers, beauticians, and porters. Most hotels and restaurants add 10% service charge on top of the government tax. Tipping 5-15% of the bill appropriate if no service charge is included.
Public Transport
Getting around Cebu, one may take a colorful jeepney or a bus at a minimal fare. Tricycles (motorcycles with sidecars) are popular in outlaying areas and in the suburbs, quiet notably within Mactan Island. Taxicabs are widely available.
The VENUE
The Convention Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu
CLOSE Cebu hotel puts guests steps from beaches and city attractions Located at the intersection of Serging Osmeña Boulevard and Juan Luna Avenue on the island of Cebu, the Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the best city attractions, from white sand beaches and fantastic dive spots to historical sites like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street. With 400 rooms and suites, an in-house spa, fitness centre, business centre, 800-metre swimming pool and an exclusive Radisson Club Lounge, the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu guarantees a relaxing stay in the Central Philippines.
Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu
CLOSE Cebu hotel puts guests steps from beaches and city attractions Located at the intersection of Serging Osmeña Boulevard and Juan Luna Avenue on the island of Cebu, the Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the best city attractions, from white sand beaches and fantastic dive spots to historical sites like Magellan's Cross and Colon Street. With 400 rooms and suites, an in-house spa, fitness centre, business centre, 800-metre swimming pool and an exclusive Radisson Club Lounge, the Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu guarantees a relaxing stay in the Central Philippines.
- The hotel is connected by walkway to SM City Cebu Mall, the 11th largest mall in the world, and sits one kilometre away from the International Port area.
- The Mactan International Airport is 11 kilometres from the hotel.
- Each of the 400 rooms and suites indulges guests with a memory foam mattress and goose feather/down pillows and duvets, LCD television and iPod® dock.
- The in-house restaurant Feria offers all-day dining and the Super Breakfast Buffet.
- The pool and lobby lounge and bar delight guests with light meals and mixed drinks served in relaxed atmosphere.
- Free high-speed, wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
- Premier services include 24-hour room service, babysitting, business centre, fitness centre, Radisson Club Lounge, The Blue Spa, and an 800-square-metre, tropical swimming pool.
- Two large ballrooms and 10 breakout meeting rooms provide the ideal facilities for hosting meetings, banquets or special events.
_Santa Maria Grand Ballroom:
This venue spans 1200 square metres and is situated on the second level, proving ideal for conventions, grand dinner parties and weddings.
Features:
This venue spans 1200 square metres and is situated on the second level, proving ideal for conventions, grand dinner parties and weddings.
Features:
- 400 m2 pre-function area
- Accessible by an escalator from the lower level
- Accessible to the Holding/VIP room, furnished with its own comfort room
- Ceiling-mounted LCD television with drop-down screens
- Comfortably seats 1000 guests (banquet-style)
- Dedicated audiovisual room
- Divisible into three smaller ballrooms (Santa Maria 1, 2 and 3)
- Freight elevator for use in car shows and events that require huge props or decors
- Mother-of-pearl wall inlay
- Pillar-free
- Seats 1,200 guests (theatre-style)