SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hospitality unit of SM Prime Holdings Inc., is on schedule to open the ₱3.6 billion SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu in the fourth quarter of 2026, despite disruptions caused by recent natural calamities. “The recent events in Cebu caused some...
SM Investments Corp., the flagship of the Sy family’s business group, is strengthening its entertainment ecosystem across its portfolio to be more appealing and in tune with the preferences of the new generation of Filipino consumers. “At SM, we recognize the younger generation’s growing...
SMX Convention Center, the Philippines’ largest convention center operator, has been recognized by Kalibrr as one of the Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights SMX’s dedication to setting new workforce standards in the events and hospitality sector. ...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) commenced at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and industry players. The two-day B2B trade show aims to fuel business momentum under the theme "Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency,...
CELEBRATORY TOAST From left: SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior VP for operations convention centers Walid Wafik, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s senior vice president for operations hotels Cathy Nepomuceno, Chief City Tourism Officer of Bacolod City Teresa Manalili, City Councilor of...
The SM group is planning to significantly expand the SMX Convention Center Clark by 2026–2028 to boost its capacity to host large-scale events and address the growing demand in the region. SM Investments Corporation stated that this is made possible by its integrated property development...
Celebratory toast in honor of SMX Convention Center Bacolod’s 10th Anniversary. L-R: Mr. Walid Wafik - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations - Convention Centers, Ms. Cathy Nepomuceno - SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.’s Senior Vice President for Operations -...
SMX Convention Center, the largest operator of convention centers in the Philippines, has secured three additional major awards this year, reaffirming its position as a leader in the country’s Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. SMX was named Best Local Convention...
(L-R:) Walid Wafik, senior vice president for Operations at SM Hotels and Conventions Center; Prof. Cheah Horn Mun, Dean of Success Academy; Yeo Lay, Dean of Students - Student Success Centre; Dr. Marivic Lualhati, Her Excellency Constance See, Ambassador of Singapore; Lisset Laus-Velasco,...
SMX Convention Center, the largest convention center operator in the country, marked the grand return of its signature culinary event, Culinaire, on August 6, 2024, with the theme "Flavor Flix." Over a thousand guests enjoyed a unique dining experience that showcased the culinary excellence of 10...
MICECON 2024, the premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) conference in the Philippines, concluded successfully at the SMX Convention Center Clark Pampanga last July 10 to 12, 2024. This event brought together industry leaders, stakeholders, and experts to discuss and...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol showcased its popular tourist destinations when it participated in the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Gov. Aris Aumentado led the Bohol delegation in the biggest and longest-running travel fair held from...
