The Islands Advantage

With 20 years of experience in the travel, retail, and creative

industries, and award-winning ventures that helped shape the way

people travel in the Philippines, The Islands Group introduces

value-chic hotels through Islands Stay Hotels.

Trending Towards Success

Islands Stay Hotels pioneers the concept of no-frills

accommodations that caters to the modern day

independent-minded traveler; a first of its kind in its niche.

The hotels are strategically and centrally located in areas

where necessities are of easy access, at low prices without

compromising on design, value, and service.

“Hotels are going to be
one of the biggest franchises,
especially budget hotels.
It’s going to be
the next big thing.”

- Samie Lim, Father of Philippine Franchising and
Chairman Emeritus of Philippine Franchise Association
(Source: BizNews Asia, April 2011)

What do you need to know?

2 Branches in Cebu.
Soon to open in Palawan and Davao
300 target rooms in Cebu by the end of the year
90% Islands Stay Hotels’ Lowest Occupancy Rate (Dry run occupancy rate) VS 20% Industry standard Average hotel opening Occupancy Rate.
50% Islands Stay Hotels’ Average Walk-in Rate
Franchise Fee ranges from PhP 950,000 - PhP 1.5 million

What’s a value-chic hotel?

Positioning strategy: identifying and focusing on features particularly valued by guests, while saving on other areas.

great location
no-frills
great value
free wifi

spa
space
food & beverage
gym

Is an Islands Stay Hotels franchise fit and right for you?

Entrepreneurs who would like to enter the hospitality industry
Building owners who don’t know what to do with their buildings
Lot owners with strategic property locations
Existing hotels with no brand equity
Entrepreneurs who don’t own lots/buildings but have prospective properties to lease and develop
Commercial lessors who would like to increase their property’s revenue yield
First-timers in business who have capital, time and connections

How do I get started?

Letter of Intent addressed to the Franchise Director at franchise@islandsstay.com
Initial meeting for presentation on overview of franchise program
Site visit and ocular inspection
Submission of Franchisee Evaluation Form

The Islands Group:

The Islands Group is the holdings company of Islands Souvenirs, Islands Banca Cruises, Islands Stay Hotels, Islands & More, Talima Adventure and Waterpark, Philippine Islands, Islands Magazine and Our Islands Foundation.