SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) proudly announces that SMX Convention Center has once again been recognized as the Best Convention & Exhibition Centre โ Philippines at the South East Asia Business Awards 2025, presented by APAC Insider. Being the largest privately owned convention center operator in the Philippines, this recognition affirms SMX Convention Centerโs standing as the countryโs leading platform for business, trade, expositions, conferences, and lifestyle eventsโwhere ideas meet scale, and experiences are brought to life.
The South East Asia Business Awards honor companies that demonstrate exceptional business performance, service excellence, and innovation within the region. After a meticulous, merit-based evaluation by esteemed panelists, SMX Convention Center stood out among other contenders for its expansive nationwide presence, strong sustainability initiatives, and consistent commitment to service quality. This marks the second consecutive year that SMX has received this prestigious recognition, having also won the award in 2024.
โThis award is a proud moment for all of us at SMX. It reflects the collaborative spirit and excellence that our team brings to every event, every venue, and every guest experience,โ said Michael Jaey Albaรฑa, Vice President and General Manager of SMX Convention Center. โThis is more than a recognition of our infrastructureโit is a recognition of the people, the culture of service, and the bold vision that drives SMX forward as a catalyst for economic and event industry growth.โ
ย A Growing Network of Premier Venues Across the Philippines
Since opening its doors in 2007, SMX Convention Center has grown into a network of premier venues strategically located across the Philippines. These venues serve as hubs for international conferences, trade expos, consumer fairs, corporate meetings, and milestone events. SMX Convention Center is actively expanding its reach to meet the growing demand for professional event spaces across the country. In addition to the much-anticipated opening of SMX Convention Center Seaside City Cebu in 2026โset to be the largest SMX property to date with over 21,000 square meters of leasable spaceโthe company is accelerating its nationwide expansion with a strategic pipeline of new venues.
Powering the MICE Industry in Southeast Asia
As a brand under SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, SMX Convention Center continues to be a driving force behind the growth of the Philippine MICE sector. With a focus on service excellence, innovation, and destination development, SMX is elevating the countryโs position as a premier host for global events and a gateway to Southeast Asiaโs thriving business landscape.
SMX Convention Center was also nominated at the World MICE Awards 2025, a global program honoring excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E.) industry. Voting ends on 19 September 2025, and supporters are encouraged to cast their votes atย https://worldmiceawards.com/award/philippines-best-convention-centre/2025ย to help secure a fifth consecutive win.
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