A NEW General Manager was welcomed recently by Park Inn by Radisson Davao — Sven Toune.
Sven, who traces his roots from the land of waffles, chocolates and beer – Belgium – is no stranger to the Philippines. He has been residing in the country with his beautiful family for the past 10 years, a portion of which was spent in Ibis Styles, Myanmar.
During his stay in the country, Sven opened Novotel in Quezon City and was General Manager of Banwa Private Island, a lush and exclusive resort in Palawan prior to his arrival in Davao.
Aside from his evident and extensive knowledge of best practices in the hospitality industry that came from years of experience in various hotels, he can speak a total of six languages: Dutch, French, German, English, Filipino, and even throw in a bit of Bisaya! He also loves a great cup of coffee and music. To everyone’s surprise, he can fluently sing Willie Revillame’s “I Love You” among other Filipino songs.
Park Inn by Radisson Davao is the first Park Inn by Radisson hotel in the Philippines under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., which opened their doors last March 2013. The 202-room upper midscale hotel in Davao is strategically located next to SM Lanang Premier Mall and SMX. Guests can expect a fun, fresh and uncomplicated stay experience. Amenities and services include rooms with coffee- and tea-making facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking lot access, lobby lounge, fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel’s all-day-dining restaurant, RBG Bar & Grill, is just perfect for those coming in late after a day’s work. As of 2022, Park Inn by Radisson Davao has a total of six function spaces, all ideal for meetings and social events.