Sunday, 22 February 2026
5 Feb 2026
2:32PM
WINNING | SMX expands footprint as Asean events demand surges
The Philippines’ meetings and exhibitions sector is entering a new expansion phase as large-scale venues race to capture regional demand for business events, trade shows, and conventions.
4 Feb 2026
3:04PM
Cebu unveils guidebook to reinforce MICE destination status
CEBU CITY— Cebu’s standing as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) destination is set to gain further momentum with the release of a comprehensive guidebook showcasing the island’s extensive offerings.
29 Jan 2026
12:29AM
NUSTAR Resort Cebu kicks off ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 events
NUSTAR Resort Cebu kicked off its role in the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 on January 29 with a reception and dinner for delegates hosted by the Singapore Tourism Board at the NUSTAR Grand Ballroom.
22 Jan 2026
1:23PM
SMX Convention Center Cebu set to elevate Visayas MICE scene
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is expanding its national MICE footprint with the launch of the largest SMX Convention Center in the Philippines, set to open in Cebu City in the third quarter of 2026.
22 Jan 2026
6:56AM
Megaworld’s Mactan Expo sets new standard for world-class events
CEBU CITY—Delegates to next week’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Forum (ATF) will be the first to experience the aesthetics and facilities of a new convention center that celebrates Cebuano identity.
8 Oct 2025
8:47AM
APECO eyes Spain partnerships for logistics, port, and MICE growth
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is pursuing potential partnerships with two major Spanish firms—engineering company IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U. and exhibition expert Fira Barcelona—following a five-day investment mission to Spain from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.
27 Jun 2025
10:44AM
SM Hotels ramps up MICE play with ₱5.3-B bet on Cebu and Pasay venues
SM Hotels and Convention Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings, is investing ₱5.3 billion over the next five years to expand its footprint in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector. The move kicks off with new convention centers in Cebu and Pasay.
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