SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) continues to strengthen its role in shaping the Philippine Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry as its convention center arm, SMX Convention Center, was named Philippines’ Best Convention and Exhibition Center at the 35th TTG Travel Awards at Centara Grand, CentralWorld in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sept. 24, 2026.
The recognition was SMX Convention Center’s third consecutive win in the category. It underscores the growing presence of SMHCC’s MICE portfolio and its contribution to the Philippines’ business events landscape.
The award is determined through voting by TTG’s readership, composed of travel and tourism professionals across the Asia-Pacific region.
For SMHCC, the successive distinction comes as the company continues to invest in venues and destinations that support the growth of trade and corporate events in the Philippines.
“SMX’s third repeat win at the TTG Travel Awards reflects the strength of our MICE operations and our continued commitment to investing in key markets where commerce, tourism, and economic activity can grow together,” SMHCC Senior Vice President for Operations Walid Wafik said.
Set to become the largest convention center in the SMX portfolio, SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu will bring a major MICE venue to Cebu’s South Road Properties, further supporting the city’s position as a key business and tourism destination.
Meanwhile, SMXCITE Center for International Trade and Exhibitions will add a large-scale exhibition within the SM Mall of Asia complex, complementing the existing SMX Convention Center Manila and providing a larger, more integrated destination for major events.
