How Millennial Resorts is greening the hospitality industry in Batangas

With the growing number of environmentally conscious travelers and consumers, more and more hotels and properties are introducing important sustainability initiatives. In Batangas, Philippines, Millennial Resorts’ eco-friendly beach properties have sustainable designs inspired by the location’s coastal surroundings. They also offer guests unique experiences and Filipino hospitality that is heartfelt and genuine.

“Ingrained in Landco’s DNA is our commitment to long-term social, economic and environmental sustainability in premium property developments for more than 30 years across the country. We do it, first and foremost, because it is the right thing to do. This is evident in our latest Leisure Tourism Estates in Batangas—15-hectare CaSoBē and 24-hectare Club Laiya, both of which are LEED Registered, and the management of Millennial Resorts which provide the leisure and hotel operations in these properties,” stated Erickson Y. Manzano, President and CEO, Landco.

For its resource efficiency design, this hospitality group—a sister company of Landco Pacific Corp. — registered for the prestigious EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) certification.

“The EDGE registration of Millennial Resorts, along with our measures to reduce our ecological footprint, demonstrates Landco’s leadership and advocacy in green hospitality. Our goal is to ensure the stewardship and sustainability of Batangas as one of the country’s prime tourist destinations,” emphasized Patrick C. Gregorio, Senior Consultant for Hospitality, Landco. 

Millennial Resorts owns and operates experiential resort accommodations, Crusoe Cabins and Cocoons, which are situated in the master-planned Landco Beachtowns CaSoBē (Calatagan South Beach) and Club Laiya in Laiya, San Juan Batangas, both approximately a two-three-hour drive from Metro Manila.

Integrated sustainable features

CaSoBē offers a relaxed and intimate beachside destination, while Club Laiya is a vibrant hotspot for those who like to have an active beachside lifestyle and socialize with friends and groups who share their interests.

Both properties highlight resource-efficient designs, including LED lighting fixtures and water-efficient showers and faucets. Natural sunlight and airflow are also maximized for efficient use of lighting and air conditioning.

Situated in CaSoBē and Millennial Resorts’ flagship brand, Crusoe Cabins are contemporary rooms constructed from upcycled container vans and refreshed with rustic and beachy exteriors that blend in with the relaxing coastline of Calatagan.

Cocoons, located at CaSoBē and Club Laiya, are refurbished giant concrete pipes built as pod-like rooms for an intimate and cozy overnight stay. It is iconic for its vibrantly painted murals on its exterior, celebrating the diverse marine life of Calatagan and Laiya in Batangas.

Green hospitality practices

At these eco-friendly hotels in Batangas, you have the option to go paperless. The properties can process your check-in and check-out procedures, and you may request housekeeping services and room service through the hotel’s proprietary Milli App.

With Millennial Resorts’ resource-efficient design, water reduction measures are also undertaken at Aquaria, a water park with a giant three-story pool slide at CaSoBē and Laiya Beach Club near Club Laiya.

As part of a broader community, adventure seekers and visitors at Cocoons and Crusoe Cabins can take part in the resort’s initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint by utilizing the development’s pedestrian-friendly tree-lined walkways and scenic bike lanes around the beachside properties.

Exciting new facilities at these eco-friendly hotels in Batangas will soon open, such as Captain Barbozza restaurant and bar, Canopy and The Isle — venues for events, and Colony, a beachside co-working space.

Millennial Resorts is continuing its efforts for greater resource efficiency design in its operations to qualify for EDGE certification eventually.

EDGE is an innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. EDGE is an international green building registration and certification in about 160 countries and encourages solutions to reduce energy, water, and the energy used to make building materials.

Landco Pacific Corp. is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. For more information about Landco and its Millennial Resorts and Leisure Tourism Estates Club Laiya and CaSoBē, visit their website or Facebook page.

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