As tourist arrivals from abroad continued to increase, the country’s tourism sector, according to a growing number of industry observers, was poised to take off and reach unprecedented heights, until the COVID-19 pandemic hit early last year.
As the global travel industry faces the adverse effects of these unprecedented times, Manuel V. Pangilinan or MVP, chairman of the MVP Group of Companies, still believes in the resilience of Filipinos to ultimately overcome this multi-pronged crisis, as he leads in helping rebuild the country’s tourism competitiveness through Landco.
MVP’s trust in the Filipino’s unwavering spirit in rising above the uncertainties resulting from the pandemic is underscored, when he provided stability for 153 Landco employees by ensuring that they’re onboard and their source of livelihood is secured to enable them to push forward with the planned developments designed to positively impact Philippine tourism.
“It is an honor and privilege to be given the opportunity to help MVP turn his vision of rebuilding a stronger tourism industry into reality through Landco’s revolutionary concept of leisure tourism estates (LTE),” Erickson Y. Manzano, president and CEO of Landco, declared.
“With the company’s legacy of pioneering premium landscapes for more than 30 years now, Landco innovates with its LTE as tourism and lifestyle destinations, offering a wide array of resort amenities in idyllic beachside locales that have a thriving connection to the community,” Manzano said.
“Property owners have the immense opportunity of building their dream beach homes, availing themselves of LTE’s resort living amenities and opting to start a new businesses of their own that reflect their passion while catering to the tourism market. Through these projects, Landco helps promote Philippine tourism and jumpstart local businesses,” he added
Landco’s latest LTEs are master-planned developments with mixed-use residential and commercial lots, situated in the tourist destination of Batangas: 24-hectare Club Laiya and 15-hectare CaSoBē; and Samal Island, Davao.
These properties promote the quality of leisure tourism experience in its locality and highlight the three main principles of sustainable tourism: economic, environment, and socio-cultural sustainability.
Jobs for locals
The newly launched developments in Batangas drive the tourism market for unique resort experiences that, in effect, create jobs for the local community.
“By promoting domestic travel in Batangas, Millennial Resorts is helping the tourism industry recover from the challenges of the times,” said Patrick C. Gregorio, senior consultant for hospitality and tourism, Landco.
Millennial Resorts, operated by Landco, trains and employs locals for its wide range of resort amenities at both properties. Coupled with the warm hospitality and world-class service of homegrown talents, the resort offers unconventional accommodations like the surreal capsule-like rooms of Cocoons to Crusoe Cabins’ beachfront view of Calatagan, Batangas’ picture-perfect sunsets.
To complement the Batangas beach experience, Millennial Resorts features water amenities such as Aquaria, a water park with a three-story pool slide at CaSoBē and the Beach Club at Club Laiya. Captain Barbozza restaurant and bar provides a chic and casual dining experience.
The Canopy and Isle, venues for corporate events and weddings and the Colony, a modern and hip beachside co-working space will open soon, providing more jobs for locals.
Environmental sustainability
The two properties are aiming to be both Edge- and LEED-certified. Ecological conservation projects particularly the conservation of marine life and sea turtles are also in place.
As part of its resort experience, these beachside properties have thoughtful design elements that offer an inviting and relaxing ambiance in harmony with nature.
Promotion of local tourism
A sense of place and solidarity with the community pervades in Club Laiya and CaSoBē. Locals, tourists and property investors share a common ground in helping preserve the historical sites, tourist attractions and the natural beauty of Batangas, including its expansive white beaches and picturesque sunsets.
The Seaside District at Club Laiya, San Juan is designed as a contemporary resort destination. Property owners and tourists alike enjoy an active lifestyle with water sports and activities such as windsurfing, kayaking, and yachting.
Situated within CaSoBē, Calatagan, Harbour Estates lots offer a more laidback resort lifestyle in an intimate setting and by providing a range of relaxation and entertainment attractions. These estates are classified as commercial or mixed use where lots are for residential or commercial use, or both. Investors enjoy the stature and benefits of owning a beach property in a tourism destination.
Thriving in the new normal
Promoting tourism as a platform for overcoming these challenging times as envisioned by MVP, the journey to a better future begins with Landco’s LTEs. These supposedly future-proof investments equip property owners to adapt to the new normal, redefine living the good life and have work life balance in beachside properties. At the same time they can enjoy the anticipated increase of their investment’s market value as proven by Landco’s project in Punta Fuego, Batangas and contribute to the growth of local tourism.
Landco is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Corporation. For more information about Landco and LTEs: Club Laiya and CaSoBē, visit landco.ph or FB page @LandcoPacificCorporation.
