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| MVP Group of Companies chairman Manny V. Pangilinan and Landco President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano (Image Source: Business Mirror) |
As the global travel industry faces the adverse effects of unprecedented and challenging times, Philippine business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan (MVP) believes in the resilience of Filipinos and leads the rebuilding of the country's tourism competitiveness through Landco. The MVP Group of Companies chairman's trust in the Filipino's unwavering spirit in rising above the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic is underscored, when he provided stability and care for Landco's 153 employees by ensuring that they are onboard and their sources of livelihood is secured; thus, enabling them to push forward with the planned developments that will positively impact Philippine tourism.
Landco President and CEO Erickson Y. Manzano stated, “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). With the company’s legacy of pioneering premium landscapes for more than 30 years, 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. Property owners have the immense opportunity of building their dream beach homes, availing of the LTE’s resort living amenities and opting to start a new business of their own that reflects their passion and caters to the tourism market. Through these projects, Landco helps promote Philippine tourism and jumpstart local businesses."
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| The Beach Club at Club Laiya, San Juan, Batangas (Image Source: Starmometer) |
Landco's latest Leisure Tourism Estates (LTEs) are master-planned developments with mixed-use residential and commercial lots situated in a top travel destination in Luzon - Club Laiya and CaSoBē in Batangas - as well as Samal Island in Davao. These properties promote the quality of leisure tourism experience in its locality and highlight the three main principles of sustainable tourism: economic sustainability, environmental sustainability and socio-cultural sustainability. These newly-launched developments also drive the local tourism market for unique resort experiences that can, in effect, create jobs for the local community. Landco Senior Consultant for Hospitality and Tourism Patrick C. Gregorio asserted, “By promoting domestic travel in Batangas, Millennial Resorts is helping the tourism industry recover from the challenges of the times."
Millennial Resorts, operated by Landco, trains and employs locals for its wide range of resort amenities for both properties. With the warm hospitality and world-class service of homegrown talents, the resort offers unconventional accommodation like the surreal capsule-like rooms of Cocoons to Crusoe Cabins' beachfront view of Calatagan's picture-perfect sunsets. To complement the Batangas beach experience, Millennial Resorts features water amenities such as Aquaria, a water park with a three-storey water slide at CaSoBē and the Beach Club at Club Laiya. Captain Barbossa restaurant and bar provides a chic and casual dining experience. The Canopy and Isle, venues for corporate events and weddings, and Colony, a modern and hip beachside co-working space, are set to open soon and will eventually provide more jobs for locals.
Club Laiya and CaSoBē are already both Edge and LEED certified. Ecological conservation projects, particularly those regarding marine line and sea turtles, are set 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. A sense of place and solidarity with the community pervade with 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 the expansive white beach and picturesque sunsets in Batangas. The Seaside District at Club Laiya in San Juan is designed as a contemporary resort destination where property owners and tourists alike can enjoy an active lifestyle with water sports and activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and yachting. On the other hand, Harbour Estates are lots offered within CaSoBē in Calatagan classified as commercial or mixed use where lots are used for either residential, commercial or both. These estates offer a more laidback resort lifestyle in an intimate setting and complements the rich heritage of its location by providing relaxation and entertainment attractions. Furthermore, investors can enjoy the stature and benefits of owning a beach property in a tourist destination.
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 undoubtedly 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, enjoy the anticipated increase of their investment's market as proven by Landco's recent project in Punta Fuego in Batangas and contribute to the growth and development of the local tourism scene.
Landco is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. For more information on Landco's Leisure Tourism Estates (LTEs), visit landco.ph or @LandcoPacificCorporation on Facebook.
