DMCI Homes Inc., the property development arm of the Consunji Group, on Wednesday said it aims to boost tourist arrivals in Batangas with its Solmera Beach Park Resort in the coastal town of San Juan.
Alfredo R. Austria, DMCI Homes president, said the development features a convention center that can accommodate up to 1,000 people.
Austria said the company will soon open the facilities for bookings for next year’s events, in time for the opening of the condotels that the company itself will operate.
San Juan may be a sleepy town in Batangas, which is a two- to three-hour drive from Metro Manila, but it draws travelers seeking beach experiences close to the capital.
The municipality is also gaining traction as a venue for corporate gatherings, conferences and group events, Austria said.
‘There are many nice things in the Philippines. It’s just a matter of developing. There’s a uniqueness in San Juan, which could become the best beach in the Philippines.’
Targeted to open in February 2027, the 7.5-hectare beachfront property is envisioned to be a beach resort that caters to both leisure travelers and organized groups. A key component of the development is its events infrastructure, which is intended to accommodate corporate functions, conferences, training programs, celebrations and other group activities.
The resort’s convention center will feature a main function hall measuring approximately 811 square meters, complemented by a 419 square meter veranda. Additional function spaces will be located across the development’s condotels, which may all open by next year.
Landscaped lawns and open-air areas throughout the property will provide additional venue options for outdoor gatherings.
Accommodation options will include studio units, as well as one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites designed for individuals, families, and groups.
Complementing these facilities is a pool complex spanning more than 4,000 square meters.
Dining options will be located across different areas of the resort, which Austria said will also open by next year.
To be operated by DMCI Hospitality and Leisure Inc., the development is expected to generate demand for hospitality services and create opportunities for businesses that support tourism activity. These will include local suppliers, transport providers, tourism partners and service-oriented enterprises that benefit from increased visitor traffic.