In my book, Summer is never complete without a pool party and the Drink, Dance and Dip pool party at the Marco Polo Davao’s Deck last April 22 made my summer complete.
Part of the first simultaneous pool party hosted by Marco Polo hotels in the Philippines across Manila, Cebu and Davao, the event carried a Latin vibe with fire dancers, drum beaters, as well as flash mob dancers. The Davao party had The Marco Polo’s Deck decorated in tropical splendour, bringing the beach direct to the heart of Durianburg.
Attending the event were the hotel’s regular clients, partners, and VIPs who were given a surprise FlashMob dance performance by the hotel’s HOD’s together with Marco Polo Davao’s dynamic general manager Dottie Wurgler-Cronin.
In keeping with the theme, various grilled meats, as well as fresh fruits were prepared and served by the culinary team of executive chef Alex Destriza. These, of course, paired well with the various signature summer drinks served at the Deck’s pool bar.
Although the rain threatened to put a damper on the festivity, it merely signalled the start of the pool party as guests took to the pool thanks to the dance beats of DJ Wacky Masbad and DJ Ashley Rivera. Dottie as well as the hotel’s director of sales and marketing Pearl Maclang were not spared from taking a dip into the pool as well.
The event also was more meaningful as the event also starred the Philippine Eagle Foundation plush toys in their summer attire which were also sold that evening.
“This pool party is just a start of the many signature events of Marco Polo hotels in the Philippines. We are committed to be the trendsetter in the key cities in China, Hong Kong and Philippines. This is also to strengthen the local experience of our guests”, explains Marco Polo Hotels group director for restaurants, bars and event Bastian Breuer.
And even though I was supposed to be at the airport for a flight early the following morning, I was glad I was able to experience what could be 2017’s most chic, and fun pool party in Durianburg. Cheers!
