P3-B Kaban resort bets on integrated tourism to extend Boracay stays

Insider Spotlight

• Kaban Boracay is banking on integrated hospitality, dining, entertainment and gaming to encourage tourists to extend their stays
• The 23-hectare mixed-use development is expected to generate nearly 400 jobs, with 35 percent of workers coming from Aklan
• The resort combines upscale accommodations, restaurants, wellness facilities, retail outlets and a PAGCOR-licensed casino
  
  
  
  

BORACAY, Philippines — As Boracay seeks to attract higher-spending tourists and encourage longer visits, hospitality developers are investing in integrated resorts that offer experiences beyond the island’s famous white-sand beaches.

What's happening

Kaban Boracay has officially opened its integrated resort in Station 0, marking a milestone for Golden TW Realty and Development Corp.’s planned 23-hectare mixed-use development.

The P3-billion project brings together accommodations, restaurants, wellness facilities, retail shops, entertainment venues and a casino operating under a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) license.

Kevin Wong

The chief of Golden TW Realty said the hotel is just the first phase of the firm's Boracay project.

Why it matters

The investment reflects a strategy to diversify Boracay’s tourism offerings and capture more visitor spending through dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment.

Kaban president and CEO Kevin Wong said the development seeks to give tourists more reasons to explore the island beyond its beaches.

“Our vision is to create a complete resort experience that brings together the best of Filipino hospitality, world-class dining, wellness, shopping and entertainment,” he said in a briefing on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. 

“Gaming is just one part of that experience. We want Kaban to become a destination in itself, one that complements Boracay’s natural beauty and gives tourists more reasons to visit and stay longer.”

By the numbers

The resort expects to generate nearly 400 jobs, with about 55 percent of its workforce coming from the Visayas, including 35 percent from Aklan.

The development also introduces dining concepts Chung Dam Korean Casual Dining and Umi Matsu Japanese Restaurant.

The bigger picture

Integrated resorts are increasingly positioning themselves as self-contained leisure destinations, potentially creating additional revenue opportunities for tourism operators and local businesses.

Kaban’s opening celebration drew Malay Mayor Frolibar Bautista and Pagcor chair and CEO Alejandro Tengco.

American Idol Season 11 runner-up and America's Got Talent Season 20 winner Jessica Sanchez headlined the entertainment program, while other festivities included performances, fireworks and raffle draws.

What's next

Kaban aims to strengthen Boracay’s positioning as a broader lifestyle destination while contributing to local employment and tourism-related economic activity.

The development’s longer-term impact will depend on its ability to attract visitors, sustain spending and complement the island’s established tourism economy. —Daxim L. Lucas | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma