Joanne Gomez, Conrad Manila’s Commercial Director receives the “Best Business Hotel-Philippines” award at the TTG Travel Awards night in Bangkok, Thailand.
SMX Convention Center Vice President – General Manager Mike Albaña (center) receives the award for Best Convention & Exhibition Center – Philippines at the 34th TTG Travel Awards 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Presenting the award are representatives of TTG Asia, organizer of the TTG Travel Awards Gala Dinner & Ceremony held on September 25, 2025, at Centara Grand at CentralWorld.

SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) conventions and accommodation portfolio garnered multiple accolades during the recent 2025 TTG Travel Awards held at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok. Voted by travel agents and industry professionals across the Asia-Pacific region, the TTG Travel Awards celebrate hospitality leaders who set the benchmark in their respective categories. Since 1989, the organization has honored the best of Asia-Pacific’s travel industry.

Conrad Manila named as “Best Business Hotel-Philippines” by the TTG Travel Awards 2025
Joanne Gomez (Commercial Director of Conrad Manila)

For one, SM Hotels’ luxury brand Conrad Manila has been named Best Business Hotel – Philippines. This marks the third time the hotel has received this distinguished award, recognizing its outstanding meeting facilities, world-class venues, heartfelt service, and unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Joanne Gomez, commercial director of Conrad Manila, represented the hotel at the awards ceremony. “We are deeply grateful to the travel agents who recognized Conrad Manila as the Best Business Hotel in the Philippines. Your continued trust and partnership inspire us to continually raise the bar in delivering intuitive service and seamless experiences,” Gomez shared.

SMX Convention Center stands as the largest privately owned convention center operator in the Philippines, with 42,000 square meters of leasable space designed to accommodate gatherings of every scale and purpose located in eight key cities nationwide.
SMX Convention Center Vice President – General Manager Mike Albaña

Notably, known as the leading convention center in the country, SM Hotels’ SMX Convention Center proudly celebrates its victory as the Best Convention & Exhibition Center – Philippines. This back-to-back recognition follows its 2024 triumph, solidifying SMX’s standing as the country’s premier MICE venue. 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 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.

Taft Ballroom, 3rd Level of Conrad Manila
Forbes Ballroom, 3rd Level of Conrad Manila

This haul of awards cements SMHCC’s position as one of the leading players in the hospitality industry that offers a myriad of accommodation options and convention spaces, set in sprawling integrated property developments complemented by a uniquely differentiated brand of care and service.

About Conrad Manila

Conrad Manila is a luxury retreat located within the prestigious Mall of Asia Complex in Manila, Philippines, offering stunning views of Manila Bay and the city skyline.  Just a 15-minute drive away from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, this yacht-inspired hallmark on Manila Bay is situated atop the S Maison retail complex, providing direct access to premier shopping and entertainment options. Boasting 347 contemporary rooms and suites, Conrad Manila features world-class amenities including a stylish spa, rooftop pool, and five exceptional dining venues, including award-winning options like China Blue by Jereme Leung and Brasserie on 3. With nearly 2,000 square meters of event space, Conrad Manila offers an unforgettable experience for both leisure and business travelers alike. Recognized for its excellence, the hotel has been awarded LEED gold certification and named an ASEAN Green Hotel and MICE awardee, while also being celebrated in the 2019 Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Award as one of the Best Hotels in the World. Join the conversation — visit Instagram, Facebook or visit www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mnlmbci-conrad-manila/ for more information.

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

About SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC)

SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is the hospitality arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc.
Currently, the SMHCC portfolio is comprised of ten (10) hotel properties with a combined inventory of more than 2,600 rooms and over 42,000 sqm. of leasable convention space. The list of properties under SMHCC includes Taal Vista Hotel, Pico Sands Hotel, Conrad Manila, Lanson Place Mall of Asia, Radisson Blu Cebu, Park Inn by Radisson Clark, Park Inn by Radisson Davao, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod, and the SMX Convention Centers and trade halls.

For more information, please visit https://smhotels.com.ph/