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Tourism capitalist opts for domestic expansion

By Ehda Dagooc | January 20, 2016 - 9:00am

Amid tempting opportunities to expand overseas following the easing of restrictions within the ASEAN region, Islands Group chooses to focus its expansion investments in the Philippines.

Freeman Cebu Business

Islands Souvenirs sales up 27% over Jan-Oct period

By Ehda Dagooc | November 7, 2013 - 12:00am

The active movement of domestic and foreign tourist arrivals in the Philippines generated an encouraging sales performance of souvenir retail giant Islands Souvenirs Inc., (ISI) with an average of 27 percent growth...

Freeman Cebu Business

Market on economy class hotels stands promising

By Ehda Dagooc | November 5, 2013 - 12:00am

The changing habits of most travelers all over the world, largely embracing the cost-efficient accommodation facilities have paved the way for a promising outlook of  economy hotel investments in the count...

Freeman Cebu Business

Five key steps to building a winning travel brand

June 3, 2013 - 12:00am

Since the ‘90s when he first launched his T-shirt business under the Islands Souvenirs label targeting tourists seeking...

Business As Usual

Tech-savvy entrepreneur unveils USB smart plugs

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | February 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Acknowledging the mobility of people nowadays and the urgent need to recharge their portable devices wherever they are, a local company conceptualized a technology and revolutionized a solution to address such ...

Freeman Cebu Business

Islands Stay redefines the hotel experience

December 22, 2012 - 12:00am

A new generation of independent-minded travelers is beginning to redefine the hotel industry.

Modern Living

Islands Group to open hotel brand franchises by 2012

By Ehda Dagooc | December 23, 2011 - 12:00am

While the Philippines is now gaining ground as one of the preferred investment destinations for international investors, especially in hotel investment opportunities, a local tourism capitalist is fast tracking expansion...

Freeman Cebu Business