SMX CONVENTION CENTER AT THE SOUTH EAST ASIA BUSINESS AWARDS
2025 JULY, MANILA – SM Hotels and Conventions Corp (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 and announced this July 2025. Being the largest privately owned convention center operator in the Philippines, this recognition affirms SMX Convention Center 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 a total of 21,000 square meters of leasable space—the company is accelerating its nationwide expansion with a strategic pipeline of new venues. Upcoming builds include SMX Trade Hall Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija, SMX Trade Hall Sto. Tomas in Batangas, SMX Trade Hall Sta. Rosa in Laguna, and located within the Mall of Asia Complex, SMXCITE–Center for International Trade and Exhibitions, a standalone venue that complements SMX Convention Center Manila, designed to further accommodate the growing demand for large-scale events in the capital. These upcoming venues will bring SMX’s signature service and flexible event solutions to emerging urban hubs, supporting regional economic growth and strengthening the Philippines’ competitiveness in the MICE sector.
Powering the MICE Industry in Southeast Asia
As a brand under SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., 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.
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