Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay and Eight8ate Holdings Inc. have officially formalized their partnership through a contract signing ceremony on October 20, marking another milestone in KABAN’s commitment to expanding its dining and lifestyle offerings in Boracay.
The agreement covers the development and operation of Barn by Conti’s at KABAN, bringing another recognized dining concept into the hotel and casino’s growing portfolio of food, beverage, and lifestyle experiences.
The ceremony was attended by key executives from KABAN Boracay and Boracay Central, including Kevin Wong, President and CEO, and Kervin Tsai, Chief Financial Officer. Also present were Eight8ate Holdings Inc., including Joey R. Garcia, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vincent Paolo A. Conti, Vice President and General Manager, and Ericson S. Inocencio, Group Head for Business and Franchise Development.
A Shared Vision for Boracay’s Next Chapter
The partnership reflects a shared vision of bringing new energy to Boracay through distinctive dining concepts and hospitality experiences that complement the island’s evolving tourism landscape.
During his message, Joey R. Garcia expressed his appreciation for being part of KABAN’s development, highlighting the potential of KABAN and Boracay Central to offer something different from the island’s usual visitor experience.
“We are very fortunate and happy to be part of your development, as KABAN and Wendy’s will bring new energy to Boracay and offer something different from the usual Boracay experience,” Garcia shared. “This is just the starting point, and we look forward to building a strong partnership together. We are confident that we will win in this venture.”
Strengthening Boracay’s Dining and Lifestyle Landscape
Through this partnership, KABAN continues to expand its dining and hospitality offerings, giving guests and visitors more choices while contributing to Boracay’s growing tourism industry.
KABAN Boracay and Eight8ate Holdings Inc. look forward to a successful partnership and more opportunities to bring exciting dining experiences to the island.