SMX CONVENTION CENTER WINS BEST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTER – PHILIPPINES AT THE 34th TTG TRAVEL AWARDS FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
SMX Convention Center proudly celebrates its victory as the Best Convention & Exhibition Center – Philippines at the 34th TTG Travel Awards 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand. This back-to-back recognition follows its 2024 triumph, solidifying SMX’s standing as the country’s premier MICE venue.
The TTG Travel Awards, organized annually by TTG Asia, stand among the most respected honors in global travel and tourism. Celebrating excellence across the Asia-Pacific, the awards are determined through votes cast by travel industry professionals and readers of TTG publications. Each win represents the confidence and trust of the international MICE community.
The awarding ceremony took place on September 25, 2025, during the TTG Travel Awards Gala Dinner at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok—a prestigious gathering of top leaders, brands, and innovators in hospitality, tourism, and the MICE sector across Asia-Pacific.
As the largest private convention center operator in the Philippines, SMX Convention Center manages a dynamic and growing portfolio of venues nationwide: SMX Manila, SMX Aura, SMX Olongapo, SMX Clark, SMX Davao, SMX Bacolod, Megatrade Hall, Sky Hall Seaside Cebu, and and soon, new developments in Cebu, Cabanatuan, Sta. Rosa, and Sto. Tomas.
This expansive footprint empowers SMX to host world-class exhibitions, conventions, corporate gatherings, and social events while positioning the Philippines as a competitive destination in Southeast Asia’s MICE market. Through state-of-the-art facilities, professional service, and a relentless commitment to excellence, SMX continues to elevate industry standards.
Winning the TTG Travel Award for the second consecutive year underscores SMX’s consistency, resilience, and innovation in the face of an evolving global events landscape. More than a milestone, this recognition reflects SMX’s ongoing mission to create spaces where industries, ideas, and communities thrive.
“This back-to-back recognition from TTG validates the passion of our teams, the trust of our partners, and the enduring influence of SMX Convention Center in advancing the MICE industry in the Philippines,” said Mike Albaña, Vice President – General Manager of SMX Convention Center.
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
