SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) proudly announces that
SMX Convention Center has once again been recognized as the Best Convention
& Exhibition Centre – 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
Center’s standing as the country’s leading platform for business, trade,
expositions, conferences, and lifestyle events—where 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.
“This 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,” said Michael Jaey Albaña, Vice
President and General Manager of SMX Convention Center. “This is more than a recognition
of our infrastructure—it 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.”
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 2026—set to be the largest SMX property
to date with over 21,000 square meters of leasable space—the 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 country’s position as a premier host for
global events and a gateway to Southeast Asia’s 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 at
https://worldmiceawards.com/award/philippines-best-convention-centre/2025 to
help secure a fifth consecutive win.
About SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC)
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is the hospitality arm of SM
Prime Holdings Inc. Currently, the SMHCC portfolio is comprised of ten (10)
hotel properties with a combined inventory of more than 2,600 rooms and over
42,000 sqm. of leasable convention space. The list of properties under SMHCC
includes Taal Vista Hotel, Pico Sands Hotel, Conrad Manila, Lanson Place Mall
of Asia, Radisson Blu Cebu, Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Park Inn by Radisson
Davao, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, Park Inn
by Radisson Bacolod, and the SMX Convention Centers and trade halls.
For more information, please visit https://smhotels.com.ph/
About SMX Convention Center
SMX Convention Center is the premier venue for meetings and events in
the country with over 42,000 sq.m. of leasable space. Under the flagship of SMX
Manila are SMX Aura, SMX Bacolod, SMX Davao, Olongapo City Convention Center,
SMX Clark, and two Trade Halls namely, Megatrade Hall and Sky Hall Seaside
Cebu.
For more information, please visit www.smxconventioncenter.com (SM
PRIME)
