Value rooms with the ‘cool factor’ may soon change hotel industry

By giving the traveler exactly what he wants, Jay Aldeguer of the Islands Group is all set to conquer the affordable market. With average hotel occupancy rate in 18 months registering at 90 per cent, or way above the average hotel occupancy rate of 67.62 per cent in Metro Manila in 2011, the newest business of multi-awarded entrepreneur Jay Aldeguer, president and CEO of the Islands Group, appears to be offering the hospitality industry a fresh paradigm. Described as a “value chic” hotel, it is now offering travelers more than what the industry offers and appears to be catching on quickly.

Posted: December 1st, 2012 in Headlines,Inquirer Features | Read More »

From Island Souvenirs to no frills hotels

By Irene R. Sino Cruz

JAY Aldeguer, president and CEO Islands Stay Hotels. CDN PHOTO/TONEE DESPOJO

Nineteen years ago, Jay Aldeguer set up a T-shirt business, Islands Souvenirs, with an initial capital of P200,000, and his venture has gone a long way since then.

Posted: August 28th, 2011 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Inquirer Features,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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