in Iloilo Business Park — MEGAWORLD CORP
TAN-LED Megaworld Corp. is about to open Belmont Hotel Iloilo, its third hotel development inside Iloilo Business Park, because it expands its hospitality footprint in key regional destinations.
In an announcement on Thursday, the property developer said the 12-story hotel will offer 405 rooms starting from 24 to 48 square meters, including twin, queen, and premier rooms, in addition to one-bedroom suites. The hotel can even have rooms for individuals with disabilities and themed children’s rooms.
Situated along Festive Walk Parade, the hotel is near the Iloilo Convention Center and other industrial establishments throughout the 72-hectare Iloilo Business Park township.
Belmont Hotel Iloilo will bring Megaworld’s total hotel inventory throughout the township to about 880 room keys, accounting for nearly 25% of Iloilo City’s hotel supply, in line with the corporate.
The corporate also operates Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo in the realm.
Megaworld said the project forms a part of its efforts to support tourism growth within the Visayas and strengthen its presence in Iloilo, which it described as a growing destination for business and leisure travelers.
“We’re excited to supply a very refreshing experience for everybody at Belmont Hotel Iloilo, and this chapter marks a crucial milestone in our commitment to assist boost tourism within the Visayas,” Megaworld Hotels & Resorts Managing Director Cleofe A. Albiso said.
The hotel will feature a ballroom that may accommodate as much as 310 guests, meeting rooms with breakout areas, a swimming pool, fitness center, spa facilities, and a number of other dining outlets, including an all-day dining restaurant and bar concepts.
Megaworld currently has 16 operational hotel properties with around 7,500 rooms nationwide. It plans to open six more hotels across key tourism destinations within the Philippines by 2030, expanding its portfolio to about 9,000 room keys. — Juliana Chloe A. Gonzales