It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu welcomed the holiday season with the lighting of the towering 32-foot white and blue Christmas tree recently.

The festive ceremony was led by Elizabeth Sy, president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, Cebu Provincial Governor  Hilario Davide III, his wife  Jobel, executive vice president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Peggy Angeles together with Radisson Blu Cebu general manager Laurent Boisdron.

Producer Nestor Jardin gathered Cebu’s top performers, the world-renowned Mandaue Children’s Choir with  maestro Dennis Sugarol and the multi-talented University of the Visayas Chorale with pianist Charlene Nogra for an evening of Christmas  carols. They were joined by talented soprano Iona Ventocilla, and musical theater artist Arman Ferrer.

Marissa Fernan, Elvira Luym, Radisson Blu GM Laurent Boisdron, Amparito Lhuillier, SMHCC’s Elizabeth Sy, Teresin Mendezona and Nestor Jardin

Marking the festivity with joy and goodwill, Radisson Blu likewise launched its “30 Days of Giving,” a month-long give-back project of the hotel’s Responsible Business together with partner organizations, Vicente Sotto Memorial Hospital Children’s Ward, My Refuge House, an aftercare shelter for rescued survivors of sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking, Island Rescue Organization (IRO) for rescued animals and Basadours, a volunteer group of storytellers and reading advocates.

Radisson Blu pledged to match the number of confirmed attendees with corresponding pairs of slippers. The evening ended with over 300 pairs of slippers that will be donated to Alpaco and Mainit Elementary School in Naga City.

 During the holiday season, guests can  make their own donations by purchasing the property’s  Signature Afternoon High Tea or a gingerbread house. Books and toys will also be  accepted at the Giving Corner located at the hotel lobby.