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Al Andaluz’s menu is inspired by southern Spanish-cooking, particularly the cuisine of Andalusia, one of Spain’s most culinary-rich regions famed for its distinct food and culture. It is home to ones of Spain’s most famous epicurean exports-tapas. Southern Spain is also the world’s largest producer of olive oil, with some of the fines produced in Andalusia’s olive groves; as expected, olive oil is the basic ingredient used in man of the region’s cooking – here are also Moroccan undertones in the menu, the southern Spanish region being close to Morocco and such, many dishes are influenced by that country’s cuisine.

Anyone who sits in Remedios’s table in Al Andaluz is sure to feast on these two staples – tapas and the finest olive oil available in the market today. Guests in the restaurant’s opening were given a preview of Remedios’ superb menu which included such dishes as Gazpacho Andaluz (chilled tomato soup), langostinos al Ajilla con Cous Cous (tiger prawns in saffron garlic sauce with pesto cous cous); spiced Moroccan Chicken with buttered dates and nuts; homemade flatbread with hummus con pignoli (chicken dip with toasted pine nuts), among many others.

Al Andaluz serves as Fairways and Bluewater Golf Resort and Country Club’s signature fine dining restaurant. Located in Newcoast, in the northern part of Boracay island, the lush 120-hectare deluxe resort development includes a world-class 18-hole par 72 golf course with stunning panoramic seascape views unparalleled in this part of the world.

Al Andaluz is located at The Clubhouse, Fairways and Bluewater Golf Resort & Country Club. Open lunch and dinner, Monday till Sunday. For reservation, please call. (036) 288-5786

Press Release Date:
November 26, 2007

Newport Creek Hospitality named as Management Company for 5 Star Resort on the beautiful island of Boracay

Walnut Creek - Newport Creek Hospitality, an international hotel management company with headquarters in Walnut Creek, CA has entered into an agreement to manage the spectacular 5- star Fairways and Bluewater Resort on the island of Boracay. One hundred miles South of Manila, Boracay is considered the Hawaii of the Philippines, and its beach has been identified as one of the best beaches in the world by both Conde Nast and BMW leisure guide. The resort showcases its 18-hole Graham Marsh designed golf course and country club which proudly hosted the Jonnie Walker Super tour playing host to professional golfers such as Nick Faldo, Ernie Else, Jesper Parnivick and others. The resort also features a luxurious spa, horseback riding facilities, aqua sports shop, Restaurants, Vista’s and Veranda’s for receptions and meetings, Luxurious time Share Villa’s and 3 upscale Villa hotels which will eventually contain more then 900 rooms on and around the golf course, many of the rooms with stunning views of the ocean.

Gregg B. Pearson, President and CEO of Newport Creek Hospitality proudly remarked, “We are thrilled to partner with the Fairways and Bluewater resort in Boracay. It is a project which is perfectly aligned with our strategic plan and growth. Our goal is to be a premier hospitality company that offers memorable experiences to our guests while optimizing revenues and profit for our partners." Gregg has over two decades of an exemplary career in hospitality, rising from the ranks and working as an executive with name brand hotels. Gregg co- founded Newport Creek Hospitality just last month December 2006.

NCH’s co-founder and Senior Vice President Mr. Joe Peralta added, “Boracay is a very special place, it is a perfect getaway for Manila residences and is gaining popularity from the Chinese, Korean an Australian markets. We believe that demonstrating our expertise at this resort will aid our growth in and around Asia Pacific.” Joe’s area of expertise is derived from his 25 years of experience in the hospitality field with his emphasis on Culinary and Food and beverage management.

NHC, while a newcomer in the industry, capitalizes on its accumulated global experiences and, more importantly, business ethics. The group is generating a great deal of interest because of its vision, passion and determination. Negotiations are currently in the works for several other exciting projects. For further information, please contact: Malou Mariano, VP corporate Affairs at mmariano@newportcreek.com,  or Gregg B. Pearson, President/ CEO at gpearson@newportcreek.com.   

Press Release Date:
November 26, 2007

For information contact:

Hiroyuki Omotaka - FVJ Planning
fvjplanning01@oboe.ocn.ne.jp

or

Malou Mariano
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Newport Creek Hospitality
mcm1023@verizon.net

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Kobe Japan - Forest Vestures Holdings, Japan and Newport Creek Hospitality announced their plans to develop a world class internationally branded hotel in the heart of Kobe’s Harborland.

FVJ Holdings report that the Kobe market is prime for such a development. In their statement: “We have been studying the market for a long time and believe that Kobe is now ready for a well known International brand in the Harborland area. We have partnered with an American based International hotel company, Newport Creek Hospitality (NCH) to provide their expertise on this project."

NCH has offices in Walnut Creek California, Mandaluyong, Philippines and another one to open soon in Osaka, Japan. Their president and CEO, Gregg Pearson, has traveled to Kobe on several occasions this year and has confirmed the same confidence issued by Forest Vestures Holdings. Pearson continued “We are in discussions with IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan to brand this hotel”. IHG ANA Hotels Group is the Japan operating arm of IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), which owns and operates Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts®, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts®, Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts® and Holiday Inn Express®, among others. IHG ANA Hotels Group Japan launched the ANA InterContinental co-brand earlier this year, and will launch six ANA Crowne Plaza co-branded hotels by the end of 2007. “We believe that IHG ANA is the ideal strategic brand operator to gain and sustain the necessary market for this landmark development project", adds the NCH executive.

Kobe is surrounded by water, lush countryside and mountains that create a symphonic setting and global appeal ideal for tourism. “Kobe’s tourism was among the strongest in the Kansai area prior to the Kobe earthquake of 1995” said Pearson. “We are seeing positive trends for the tourism market to come back as strong or even stronger then ever before.” The Kobe Harborland Project is on a fast track, and should break ground in the early part of next year.” Both FVJ and NCH are exploring other locations for additional hotel development projects together in Japan. Pearson confirmed that they will be working with IHG ANA on more future endeavors.

For additional information about the Kobe Harborland project, NCH or FVJ companies or opportunities, please email or call: Malou Mariano, Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Newport Creek Hospitality at mcm1023@verizon.net or phone; 562.901.0617 or FVJ Holdings at fvjholdings01@rice.ocn.ne.jp.

Press Release Date:
November 26, 2007

For information contact:

Malou Mariano
mmariano@newportcreek.com
562.901.0617

Gregg B. Pearson
gpearson@newportcreek.com
925.778.1540

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LAUNCH OF NEW INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT COMPANY:
Newport Creek Hospitality, Walnut Creek California

Gregg Pearson, Senior Vice President of RIM Hospitality announced that he will be leaving RIM to launch Newport Creek Hospitality, an international hotel management company with headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.

A respected veteran in the industry with over 22 years of experience, Gregg was the Regional Director of Franchise Operations at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. He joined Rim Hospitality where he was involved in all aspects of operations with emphasis on business and organizational development.

“The launch of Newport Creek Hospitality is many years in the making,” said Gregg. “The timing is impeccable with critical partnerships now in place and incredible opportunities coming our way”, he added. Admired for his ability to develop significant relationships, to inspire his team to perform at their optimal level, coupled with his visionary planning and passion for the industry, it will be an understatement to say that NHC is destined for success.

Gregg’s love affair with the industry began as a Front Desk Clerk at a small Boutique hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. The romance blossomed while he trotted around the globe and worked his way up at Interstate Hotels, Grand Heritage Hotels, Westmont Hospitality, Tarsadia Hotels and Rim Hospitality. This passionate journey included working with major brands like Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn and prestigious independent hotels such as the famous Sunset Marquis Hotel, the Mondrian, and the LeParc Hotel in West Hollywood, and the Horton Grand Hotel at the famed Gas Lamp Quarter. Gregg’s career continued to flourish while managing the Pacific Islands Club Resorts in Guam and Saipan. Also at the Fairways and Bluewater Resort in Boracay, Philippines, he and his team hosted the famed Johnnie Walker Tournament attended by golf legendaries Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam, Jesper Parnevik, Ernie Els, and others.

Gregg earned his CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator) Certificate through the American Hotel and Lodging Association and was a recipient of various scholarships while studying hotel management at Brigham Young University in Hawaii. Beyond the hotel walls, he is a spark of light in his community as an active Rotarian, a member of his Church and an appointee to the Antioch Economic Development commission. His wife, Joy and their three beautiful children bring endless joy to his life.

As the President/ CEO of the new company, Newport Creek Hospitality, Gregg proudly expressed that other hoteliers and international professionals have enthusiastically joined him in this endeavor. The celebrated team brings to NCH over 100 years of proven experience and expertise in the hotel industry and corporate environments. Newport Creek Hospitality will concentrate its presence in the Pacific Region. Exciting projects are in the works and announcements will be made towards the beginning of the year.

For more information about the company or opportunities, please email or call: Malou Mariano, Public Relations for Newport Creek Hospitality at mmariano@newportcreek.com 562.901.0617 or Gregg Pearson, President/ CEO for Newport Creek Hospitality at gpearson@newportcreek.com 925.778.1540.

Press Release Date:
November 26, 2007

For information contact:

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Osaka Japan;
November 21, 2007

Newport Creek Hospitality (NCH) officially announced the opening of their Japan based office in Osaka, which will serve as NCH Japan headquarters.

“We have been looking for the right office space over the past few months” said Pearson, President and CEO, NCH. “The Japan market has become increasingly important to us” he continued. “We now have projects and opportunities in Japan that far exceed our growth in any other region in which we are currently operating”. NCH is an American based International hotel company, with offices in Osaka Japan, Walnut Creek California and Mandaluyang Philippines.

NCH chose Osaka to be its initial Japan base because of the slew of activity they have in the Kansai region. “Our pipeline consists of over 15 new and existing projects mainly in the greater Kansai area, we feel Osaka is central to it all” said Pearson. “It is also convenient for our financial and strategic partners who either have main or branch offices in Osaka”.

Pearson disclosed some of the rapidly growing companies projects; “we are working on development projects in Arima, Kobe Harborland, Kobe Sannomiya, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and others. It is for that reason that we have decided to officially open an office in Japan at this time, so we will be strategically positioned and well equipped for our continual growth as we enter the new year”.

The location of the NCH office in Osaka is:

Level 9 Edobori Center Building
2-1-1 Edobori, Nishiku
Osaka 550-0002 Japan

Phone Number (816) 6225 1115
Fax Number (816) 6225 1111

For additional information about NCH or opportunities, please email or call: Malou Mariano, Vice President, Corporate Affairs for Newport Creek Hospitality at mcm1023@verizon.net or phone; 562.901.0617  

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