Cebu’s Global Invitation: The Official MICE Guidebook Launches at ATF

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Designed for international organizers, corporate planners, and associations, the Cebu MICE Guidebook provides a comprehensive overview of the province’s event-hosting capabilities, showcasing how Cebu brings people, ideas, and purpose together in one dynamic destination.

The guidebook is a collaborative initiative led by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with local industry leaders. Originally developed for Cebu Business Month 2025 and refined for its ASEAN Tourism Forum debut, the guidebook features nearly 300 establishments and service providers, covering hotels, venues, transportation, professional conference organizers, and event suppliers.

Leaders of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) with Cleofe Albiso, President of the Cebu MICE Alliance and Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts; Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, Department of Tourism; Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board; and Regan Rex King, Vice President of CCCI.

Cebu’s MICE-Ready Fundamentals

With over 20,000 guest rooms, a growing portfolio of venues, and an established mix of dining, retail, and lifestyle experiences, Cebu is equipped to host events of all scales while ensuring memorable delegate experiences beyond the meeting room.

Tourism stakeholders and officers of the Cebu M.I.C.E. Alliance (CMA) with Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Sharlene Batin; Art Boncato Jr., Group General Manager of MHR; Cleofe Albiso, President of the Cebu MICE Alliance and Managing Director of MHR; Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism; Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board; Avinash Menon, Cluster General Manager for Cebu, Iloilo, and Bacolod of MHR; and Josef Chiongbian, General Manager of Savoy Hotel Mactan.

“More than a destination, Cebu invites the global community to engage with its people, culture, and purpose, creating opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth,” said Cleofe Albiso, President of the Cebu MICE Alliance and Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts. “The guidebook reflects our vision to offer efficient event solutions, creative talent, and trusted local partnerships for meaningful gatherings.”

Cebu M.I.C.E. Alliance President and Managing Director of Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, Cleofe Albiso shares “The guidebook is designed as a strategic resource for international event planners, associations, and corporate organizers. It tells the story of a province ready to host gatherings that bring together people from different cultures, ideas, and purposes—done with care, professionalism, and heart.”

Driving Intentional and Impactful Events

The Cebu MICE Guidebook positions the province as a future-ready, values-driven MICE destination. By emphasizing collaboration, service excellence, and community engagement, Cebu is ready to host global events that create long-term value for delegates and local communities alike.

The Philippines’ Department of Tourism Secretary, Christina Garcia Frasco, expresses her gratitude to the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry through the Cebu M.I.C.E. Alliance that motivated the creation of the CEBU M.I.C.E. Guidebook.

As the meetings industry increasingly seeks purposeful and sustainable gatherings, Cebu emerges as a hub where business, culture, and innovation converge — offering organizers a destination where every event leaves a lasting impact.

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