DAVAO CITY — High above the city's bustling streets, inside the tallest building in Mindanao, a new chapter in Philippine hospitality is quietly unfolding. On May 5, 2026, Aria Hotel and Residences will officially open its doors with a soft launch that promises to redefine luxury in the region.

Positioned as a five-star property and the first of three planned hospitality assets by FTC Group of Companies, Aria occupies five floors and the penthouse of Aeon Towers along J.P. Laurel Avenue. The hotel's tagline, "Life in Harmony," is not merely a slogan—it is a philosophy woven into every detail, from the spacious rooms to the thoughtfully sourced ingredients in its kitchens.

A Culinary Destination in the Sky

At the heart of Aria's promise is a world-class culinary experience. The property boasts a rooftop fine-dining western restaurant and a Rooftop Sky Bar, both offering panoramic views of Davao City and the Davao Gulf. The restaurant's Michelin-inspired menus and top-notch service are designed to attract discerning palates from across the country and beyond.

Sustainability is built into every corner of the kitchen, with a farm-to-table initiative that sources from local farmers, fishermen, and producers across the Davao region. The hotel's culinary philosophy emphasizes working directly with small-scale growers for ingredients such as hydroponic lettuce, fresh herbs, and locally grown cacao—a product Davao is famously known for worldwide.

The kitchen also prioritizes waste reduction through practices like making broths from ingredient trimmings and minimizing single-use plastics. The hotel employs solar panels for hot water and kitchen operations, alongside double-glazed energy-saving windows, reducing its environmental footprint without compromising luxury.