SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC) proudly announces that SMX Convention Center has once again been named Best Convention & Exhibition Centre – Philippines at the South East Asia Business Awards 2025, presented by APAC Insider. As the country’s largest privately owned convention center operator, this back-to-back win reaffirms SMX’s position as the Philippines’ leading platform for business, trade, expositions, conferences, and lifestyle events—where ideas meet scale, and experiences come to life.
The South East Asia Business Awards recognize companies that demonstrate exceptional performance, service excellence, and innovation in the region. After a rigorous merit-based evaluation, SMX stood out for its nationwide presence, sustainability initiatives, and consistent commitment to service quality. This marks the second consecutive year SMX has earned this prestigious award, following its 2024 victory.
“This award is a proud moment for all of us at SMX. It reflects the collaborative spirit and excellence 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. “It’s more than recognition of our facilities—it’s recognition of our people, our culture of service, and the bold vision driving SMX as a catalyst for economic and industry growth.”
A growing network of premier venues
Since opening in 2007, SMX Convention Center has built a network of premier venues across the Philippines, hosting international conferences, trade expos, consumer fairs, corporate meetings, and milestone events. Its expansion continues, highlighted by the upcoming SMX Convention Center Seaside City Cebu in 2026—set to be the largest SMX property with over 21,000 sqm of leasable space—alongside other strategic projects nationwide.
Powering the MICE industry
As part of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, SMX remains a driving force in the Philippine MICE sector, championing service excellence, innovation, and destination development to elevate the country as a premier global events hub.
SMX is also nominated at the World MICE Awards 2025, a global program honoring excellence in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions. Voting is open until 19 September 2025 at worldmiceawards.com to help secure SMX’s fifth consecutive win.
