Manila, Philippines - September 17, 2025 - [NEWS DIRECT] Banwa Private Island has entered into a partnership with Anantara Vacation Club, Asia’s leading vacation ownership programme, extending access to one of the Philippines’ most distinctive private island experiences for a select group of its members.
The collaboration places Banwa Private Island within Anantara Vacation Club’s Platinum Escapes portfolio, a curated collection of destinations reserved for Elite Platinum, Elite Royal, Sapphire, and Prestige members. The alliance reflects a growing trend in global travel: guests increasingly seek out experiences that balance privacy and comfort with environmental responsibility and cultural connection.
Located in northern Palawan, Banwa Private Island sits within a designated Important Shark and Ray Area (ISRA), recognised internationally as a vital habitat for endangered marine species. The island also provides nesting grounds for the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle. Conservation programmes are led by the Aquos Foundation, which partners with local and international institutions on biodiversity research, habitat protection, and community engagement. Every stay contributes directly to these initiatives.
The island has also adopted innovative approaches to sustainability. It is maintained as a naturally mosquito-free environment without the use of chemical spraying. Dining follows a farm-to-table model, with produce sourced from an onsite organic farm and trusted local suppliers, strengthening ties with surrounding communities while reducing environmental impact.
“Banwa Private Island is a sanctuary of refined seclusion and world-class luxury, with a meaningful commitment to sustainability through the Aquos Foundation, offering an eco-conscious luxury retreat. This is an amazing fit with the Anantara Vacation Club lifestyle,” explains Winston Tsang, COO of Anantara Vacation Club. “We are dedicated to providing our Club Points Owners with exceptional experiences that become cherished memories, and Banwa Private Island offers a personal escape, from yoga overlooking the Sulu Sea to stargazing beneath some of the clearest skies in the Philippines.”Simon Turner, Sales & Marketing Director of Banwa Private Island, added: “We chose Anantara Vacation Club because of its reputation for curating experiences that are authentic and globally relevant. Its members reflect the same discerning audience who value purposeful travel. This partnership allows us to welcome them to Palawan, Philippines to engage with the island not only as a retreat but as a place with a greater purpose.”
Banwa Private Island’s dedication to conservation and hospitality excellence has been recognised internationally. The island was named Private Island of the Year by Destination Deluxe, awarded The Philippines’ Best Beach, Island or Upcountry Resort in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, and featured for three consecutive years in Robb Report’s “The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth.”
This partnership highlights how the future of travel is evolving, with guests seeking experiences that combine exclusivity, cultural respect, and environmental responsibility.
About Banwa Private Island
Banwa Private Island is an intimate all-villa destination for discerning guests wanting to experience privacy and seamless service in a marine and land nature reserve. Nestled in one the world’s last frontiers of natural biodiversity, north-eastern Palawan in Philippines, the island sanctuary boasts of breath-taking views, verdant landscape, pristine beach and turquoise waters.
Banwa Private Island’s beachfront villas are designed to soak our guests in the natural beauty of the island. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow the outside to flood in, the beach and garden terraces are mere bare-footsteps away and an infinity pool melts into the ocean. For a quintessential island escape, guests can choose to stay in a contemporary-designed villa or exclusively charter the whole island for family, friends and colleagues.
Central to Banwa Private Island’s ethos, the Aquos Foundation was established to support, nurture and protect delicate ecosystems. Among its pioneering programs is the protection and restoration of habitats of the critically endangered Mantanani Scops Owl, Hawksbill Turtle and the Tabon Bird (Philippine Megapode).
About Anantara Vacation Club
Anantara Vacation Club (AVC) is Asia’s leading luxury vacation ownership programme, offering discerning travellers access to exclusive Club Resorts and world-class experiences. Established in 2010 by Minor International PCL—owner of Minor Hotels—AVC provides a flexible, points-based membership model designed to suit the needs of global travellers who value both freedom and quality. Members enjoy access to luxury accommodations across Thailand, Indonesia, New Zealand, and the UAE, as well as over 4,300 affiliated properties worldwide. Premium services include priority booking, VIP event access, and dedicated lifestyle concierge support for every journey.
Contact
Judith, Los Banos
Banwa Private Island
marcom@banwaprivateisland.com
