Robinsons Land Corporation, parent firm of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts which promotes the NUSTAR tourism complex in the Southern Philippines, recently promoted Maria Socorro Isabelle Aragon-GoBio to the role of president and chief executive.

Aragon-GoBio’s appointment is effective from 1st February, the changes to the company board having been approved today, 6th January.

In a formal statement, the corporate board remarked: “Ms Aragon-GoBio brings with her a wealth of experience, deep industry expertise, and a forward-thinking vision that will drive Robinsons Land Corp into a new chapter of growth and innovation.”

The new chief executive has over three decades of experience in the Philippine real estate industry.

She joined Robinsons Land in 1993 and previously held significant leadership roles across logistics, residential and office developments, and mixed-use estates.

A timely promotion

Aragon-GoBio’s promotion is a timely one in light of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts extensive plans for 2025.

Cebu’s NUSTAR Resort & Casino, in particular, is slated to open a new luxury hotel within the year.

The new hotel is part of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts’ plans to invest more than US$171.5 million currently into the Philippine hospitality scene over the next several years in order to transform the industry in the country. 

At present, the NUSTAR Hotel Cebu offers 223 rooms, adding to the 379 rooms already onsite under the Fili hotel brand. 

By early 2027, a third hotel, this one under Robinsons’ Grand Summit brand is expected to increase the complex’s room capacity to 985.