The Philippines is set to see a major expansion in hotel capacity, with 45,884 rooms across 213 properties projected to open by 2032.
The figure is up 14 percent in hotel rooms and 35 percent in properties from the previous projection two years ago, according to the 2026 Philippine Accommodation Pipeline Report released by the Philippine Hotel Owners Association (PHOA) and Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC).
The projects represent at least PHP387 billion in committed investments and could generate around 64,000 direct hotel jobs if completed.
More Hotels Coming Across the Country
Around 8,437 hotel rooms are expected to open in 2026, including Mandarin Oriental Makati, Hotel101 Cebu Mactan, I’Msignia Resort Boracay, and Plaza de Zamboanga-Dusit Collection.
For 2027 and 2028, new properties from The Ascott Limited and Radisson Hotel Group are expected across Laguna, Davao, Cebu, Metro Manila, Pangasinan, and San Vicente, Palawan.
Another 6,411 rooms across 21 properties are slated for 2029, including the country’s first JW Marriott in Panglao and a Moxy Hotel in Circuit Makati.
From 2030 onward, brands such as Hann Resorts, Sofitel, InterContinental, and Banyan Tree Residences are expected to contribute more than 10,400 luxury and lifestyle rooms.
Connectivity Drives Hotel Investments
Leechiu Director Alfred Lay said 70 percent of the pipeline is planned near international gateways, highlighting the importance of improving airport connectivity.
The report found that 42 percent of the national pipeline is within the Luzon Economic Corridor, while hotel developments are also spreading to destinations in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Mindanao now has 21 tracked properties, up 31 percent from two years ago.
Cebu to Spotlight Tourism Investments
PHOA will hold Cebu Hotel Connect 2026 on September 24–25 to showcase hotel and tourism investment opportunities in Cebu, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
The event will gather over 100 investors, developers, hotel operators, government officials, and tourism stakeholders.
