Cebu optimistic about securing MICECon 2027 bid

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/29/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  With strong backing from various stakeholders, including the public sector, Cebu’s MICE industry remains optimistic about securing the bid to host the Philippine MICE Conference (MICECon) 2027 after Cebu and other Visayas destinations…

Bayfront Hotel Cebu introduces seminar packages for productive corporate gatherings

CDN Digital BrandRoom 05/17/2026

Bayfront Hotel Cebu introduces flexible seminar packages for meetings, trainings, conferences, and corporate gatherings. …

Cebu pivots to MICE, ESL tourism amid global oil crisis

Pia Piquero 05/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s tourism sector is recalibrating its strategy toward high-value and regional markets as rising global fuel prices continue to drive up travel costs. Provincial officials are now intensifying efforts to position Cebu as…

Marcos inaugurates Mactan Expo to boost Cebu tourism

Airam Limatog 03/16/2026

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the Mactan Expo, saying the new convention facility is expected to boost tourism and strengthen the events industry in Cebu.…

3 major MICE facilities soon to rise in Cebu

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 06/27/2025

MANILA – Three major meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) and event spaces — the SMX Convention Center Cebu, SM Seaside Arena, and Mactan Expo Center — are set to rise in Cebu by 2026. The SM…

New alliance aims to boost Cebu’s global MICE competitiveness

CDN Digital 09/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There is now an ongoing effort to bolster Cebu’s standing as a prime destination for business events, both in the Philippines and across Asia. While Cebu was once known as a leading MICE…

GMCAC to start construction of hotel complex in 2020

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines–The GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. will already start construction of its hotel complex beside the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA). GMCAC President Louie Ferrer told CDN Digital that they have scheduled the groundbreaking for…

Bohol not quite ready to embrace MICE challenge?

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 10/29/2018

As a postscript to a previous article I wrote about the three in one event organized by attached agencies of the Department of Agriculture in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, last October 8-10, I wish to congratulate the Philippine…

DOT bullish over 5.80 million tourist target for CV

Victor Anthony V. Silva 11/02/2016

THE Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) is confident it can meet its target of welcoming 5.8 million tourists this year with more airlines opening direct routes to the region. DOT-7 officer in charge Judy Gabato…

Two 2017 events seen to boost MICE market

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/07/2016

Two upcoming international events to be held in the Philippines next year has boosted the optimism of tourism stakeholders, including the management of an international hotel chain in Cebu on the future of the local meetings, incentives,…

New Summit Hotel to rise in Robinsons Galleria

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/02/2016

ROBINSONS Land Corporation (LRC) is anticipating the initial launch of its second Summit Hotel in Cebu by December, banking on a potential market during the “convention” months. Lisette Arena, senior marketing manager of Robinsons Hotels and Resorts,…

Tourism exec: Cebu needs more convention centers

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/24/2016

Despite hosting recent int’l events, Cebu should improve areas to sustain MICE growth Cebu should have bigger convention centers, better roads and improved facilities to continue making a mark in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE)…

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