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SMX Convention Center redefines venue spaces as the canvas for Alice Saves Wonderland

January 2026, Manila — SMX Convention Center Aura plays a vital role in enabling Alice Saves Wonderland’s immersive magic experience to come alive in Manila. International creative technology leaders SparksLab Technology and FrameMotion Studio bring Alice Saves Wonderland to the Philippines, unveiling a spellbinding interaction that transforms storytelling into something audiences don’t just watch—but fully enter. Through its adaptable spaces,…

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SM HOTELS’ SMX CONVENTION CENTER HAULS MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE ASEAN TOURISM FORUM

March 2, 2026

Mr. Walid Wafik and Ms. Catherine Nepomuceno, Senior Vice Presidents – Operations of SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation received the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards for ASEAN MICE Venue – Exhibition Venue Category for SMX Convention Center Manila and Clark. February 2026, Manila — SM Hotels and Conventions Corp.'s (SMHCC) SMX Convention Center cements its position as a top-of-mind brand in…

Radisson Hotel Group signs three strategic hotels in the Philippines, introducing a dual brand at SM Mall of Asia and expanding in Santa Rosa

February 24, 2026

Radisson Hotel Group has signed three new properties in the Philippines, with SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation strengthening its presence in Metro Manila and Greater Manila and reinforcing the country’s role in the Group’s growth strategy. The signings introduce a dual-branded complex at the SM Mall of Asia and add a new hotel in Santa Rosa’s Park Inn by Radisson…

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SM Hotels’ Park Inn by Radisson Clark Earns DOE Recognition for Technology-Driven Energy Efficiency Innovation

January 16, 2026

Park Inn by Radisson Clark, SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) renowned property in Central Luzon, has been conferred a Special Award for Innovative Use of Technology at the 5th Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards organized by the Department of Energy (DOE). This distinction underscores the hotel’s exemplary Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) initiatives and its successful adoption of advanced systems…

SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation Announces the Launch of SMXCITE (SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions)

May 2, 2025

Set to become the Philippines’ largest international exhibition venue under SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) brand portfolio, SMXCITE officially breaks ground in Pasay City. SMX Convention Center, the flagship convention center brand under SMHCC, is redefining the landscape of Philippine events with the launch of SMXCITE, a world-class venue now under development by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. It is…

SMX Convention Center Clark Recognized at the Department of Tourism Region-3 TRES Awards

March 31, 2025

In the heart of Clark Freeport Zone, where business meets leisure and history blends seamlessly with modernity, SMX Convention Center Clark continues to shine as one of the country’s premier event venues. The convention center recently earned multiple accolades at the Department of Tourism Region 3’s Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards, reaffirming its role in shaping Central…

Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA Announces its First Hire from the Basic Housekeeping Skills Training for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs)

February 20, 2025

SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) regarded hotel property in the North takes pride and joy in welcoming Ms. Marissa Basa, its first hire from the program, as a Housekeeping Attendant under Multi-Access Cooperative. Through a groundbreaking collaboration, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, with the full support of Radisson Hotel Group and its owning company, SM Hotels and Conventions…

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Launches Tela Tales in Iloilo and Bacolod

October 21, 2024

After the success of its Manila launch, SMHCC brings Tela Tales to the “City of Love” and “City ofSmiles,” in partnership with Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo and Bacolod. Led by SMHCC’s VicePresident for Quality and Sustainability, Ms. Leah Magallanes, this groundbreaking initiative aimsto empower local communities and promote sustainable practices through the upcycling ofdiscarded linens and fabrics from Park…

“THE FUTURE OF WORK” INSPIRE Leadership Consultancy, INC and TLE Singapore Partners with SMX Convention Center to Launch LEVEL UP Leadership Program in Manila Under SMX ACADEMIX in Q1 2025

October 3, 2024

Manila, Philippines — SMX Convention Center, through its SMX Academix platform, is proud to announce its collaboration with INSPIRE Leadership Consultancy and TLE Singapore for the LEVEL UP Executive Leadership Program. This 12-week executive certificate program is designed to equip senior business leaders with advanced leadership strategies and practical tools for navigating the complexities of today’s fast-evolving business environment, particularly…

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) Works with Technical Inspection Association Rheinland for its Food & Safety Hygiene (FSH) Policies

September 16, 2024

SMHCC collaborated with TUV Rheinland, (Technischer Überwachungsverein or Technical Inspection Association), one of the world’s leading testing service providers in the review of SMHCC’s FSH guidelines, upholding the company’s commitment in providing exceptional dining experiences with the highest standards of safety and quality. TUV Rheinland tests technical systems, products and services, as well as supports projects and tests processes of…