The Widus Group, a Philippine gaming and hospitality company now expanding its Widus Hotel & Casino in the Clark Freeport Zone, will rebrand it under its new “luxury lifestyle brand,” Hann Resorts.
Hann Resorts is described as the “ultimate luxury playground for gamers and golfers.” When the expansion is complete this year, the Widus Hotel & Casino will be known as the Hann Casino Resort. The Hann will incorporate the existing Clark Marriott Hotel plus a new addition, Swissôtel.
A US$238 million development on 450 hectares (1,100 acres) in nearby New Clark City will be called Hann Lux Lifestyle Resort, offering three 18-hole championship golf courses, reported Inside Asian Gaming.
Phase I of the New Clark City development, at an investment of $100 million, will include the Angsana Hotel, Banyan Tree Hotel, an 18-hole championship golf course and a clubhouse. It is expected to be complete by 2025. Phase II will include the development of Westin and Luxury Collection by Marriott, two 18-hole championship golf courses, outdoor recreation facilities, premium villas and residences, a mixed-use commercial center and a 10-hectare public park at a cost of $138 million.
Widus also provided details of its golf course designs at Hann Lux Lifestyle Resort, revealing the first will be designed by Nicklaus Design and the second by South Korean professional golfer KJ Choi. The third will be the Sir Nick Faldo Signature Golf Course, designed and named after six-time major winner Nick Faldo.
“Our vision is to raise the concept of play into a lifestyle that people would want to discover through world-class experiences,” said Daesik Han, president and CEO of Hann Development Corporation, a member of the Widus Consortium.
“Clark is already drawing a lot of tourists and investors to the area. We hope that an integrated lifestyle and leisure resort brand will further attract people and turn both Clark and New Clark City into a bustling center for recreation and development.”
