By BEBON GUINGGUING
The name Satish rings a bell to those who knows him. One trait that endures him to his Boholano associates and even to strangers is his penchant to make acquaintances with everybody as if they knew each other long time ago. Summarizing him in one phrase, the guy is just so easy to go along with.
An Indian word, Satish has no meaning in his country, this according to the man who answers by the name Satish Nair. He is the top honcho of the Grand Luis Lodge & Spa, a mountain resort located in the deep recesses of barangay Mariveles in Dauis.
This writer is interested in knowing the Indian meaning of Satish to find out if it has something to do with the man's character.
That being none, what better way to use it as a root word to the noun satisfaction. And after discovering the good points the new lodge bring, it is safe to assume that any patronage to the new resort simply means "satishfaction guaranteed". What a nice catchphrase!
That exactly is the bottom line when guests try to engage the services and savor the amenities offered by Grand Luis Lodge & Spa.
Now in his five years in Bohol, Nair feels that he will be here for good.
Pouring millions of pesos to construct the four-storey lodge, Nair finds Bohol a nine place to sink in investments especially in resort development.
His Filipina wife from Panglao could be a factor too why he decided to make Bohol his second home.
His love affair with his wife started in South Africa when they both worked in a garments factory. That was in 1995. He as production manager and she
as factory worker.
The influence of his wife must be so strong that before long they decided to settle in Bohol.
Back in India, Nair finished a course in industrial and production engineer, but he did not practice his profession in his country. He migrated to South Africa and found work there. As fate would have it, he also met the girl of his dreams in South Africa who turned out to be a Boholana from Panglao.
First in the business agenda of Nair was to develop a beach front property in Panglao inherited by his wife from her parents.
But the plan was not meant to be successful. When the Indian national started to fence the lot to pave way for his resort project, a neighbor apparently balked at the idea that until now his Panglao establishment remains in limbo.
That prompted him to execute his Plan B: look for another friendly environment and he found it in a secluded mountain redoubt in Mariveles which he calls as King Luis Lodge & Spa. The name Luis is extracted from the name of the father of his wife Jacinta.
Resort business? What background did he has, if any? Unknown to many. Nair, before he dipped his fingers in the resort trade is already the operator of two budget hotels in South Africa—in Butterworth and East London, two provinces in that African nation.
BLESSING & INAUGURATION
Nestled in a four hectare property, Nair built the four-storey structure without maximizing space. The all-four floors structure has only eight rooms and this explained why guests checking in are guaranteed complete satisfaction and comfort considering the size of its rooms. Each room has its own veranda to give guests ample view of both faces of the building. If one is facing east, what meets the eye is the panoramic view of Maribojoc Bay. When facing east, the scene is a lush greenery of the Mariveles mountains.
Although it has been opened a few weeks ago, the mountain resort will be formally introduced to the public tomorrow during the blessing and inauguration.
The principal guests are Mayors Lulu Bongalos of Dauis and Dodong Alcala of Panglao. The suppliers of the building will also be on hand to witness the blessing rites.
A South African priest Fr. Sonwabiso Zilindile and an Indian cleric named Oliver Inchody will lead officiating ministers in the blessing ceremonies.
The name Satish rings a bell to those who knows him. One trait that endures him to his Boholano associates and even to strangers is his penchant to make acquaintances with everybody as if they knew each other long time ago. Summarizing him in one phrase, the guy is just so easy to go along with.
An Indian word, Satish has no meaning in his country, this according to the man who answers by the name Satish Nair. He is the top honcho of the Grand Luis Lodge & Spa, a mountain resort located in the deep recesses of barangay Mariveles in Dauis.
This writer is interested in knowing the Indian meaning of Satish to find out if it has something to do with the man's character.
That being none, what better way to use it as a root word to the noun satisfaction. And after discovering the good points the new lodge bring, it is safe to assume that any patronage to the new resort simply means "satishfaction guaranteed". What a nice catchphrase!
That exactly is the bottom line when guests try to engage the services and savor the amenities offered by Grand Luis Lodge & Spa.
Now in his five years in Bohol, Nair feels that he will be here for good.
Pouring millions of pesos to construct the four-storey lodge, Nair finds Bohol a nine place to sink in investments especially in resort development.
His Filipina wife from Panglao could be a factor too why he decided to make Bohol his second home.
His love affair with his wife started in South Africa when they both worked in a garments factory. That was in 1995. He as production manager and she
as factory worker.
The influence of his wife must be so strong that before long they decided to settle in Bohol.
Back in India, Nair finished a course in industrial and production engineer, but he did not practice his profession in his country. He migrated to South Africa and found work there. As fate would have it, he also met the girl of his dreams in South Africa who turned out to be a Boholana from Panglao.
First in the business agenda of Nair was to develop a beach front property in Panglao inherited by his wife from her parents.
But the plan was not meant to be successful. When the Indian national started to fence the lot to pave way for his resort project, a neighbor apparently balked at the idea that until now his Panglao establishment remains in limbo.
That prompted him to execute his Plan B: look for another friendly environment and he found it in a secluded mountain redoubt in Mariveles which he calls as King Luis Lodge & Spa. The name Luis is extracted from the name of the father of his wife Jacinta.
Resort business? What background did he has, if any? Unknown to many. Nair, before he dipped his fingers in the resort trade is already the operator of two budget hotels in South Africa—in Butterworth and East London, two provinces in that African nation.
BLESSING & INAUGURATION
Nestled in a four hectare property, Nair built the four-storey structure without maximizing space. The all-four floors structure has only eight rooms and this explained why guests checking in are guaranteed complete satisfaction and comfort considering the size of its rooms. Each room has its own veranda to give guests ample view of both faces of the building. If one is facing east, what meets the eye is the panoramic view of Maribojoc Bay. When facing east, the scene is a lush greenery of the Mariveles mountains.
Although it has been opened a few weeks ago, the mountain resort will be formally introduced to the public tomorrow during the blessing and inauguration.
The principal guests are Mayors Lulu Bongalos of Dauis and Dodong Alcala of Panglao. The suppliers of the building will also be on hand to witness the blessing rites.
A South African priest Fr. Sonwabiso Zilindile and an Indian cleric named Oliver Inchody will lead officiating ministers in the blessing ceremonies.
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