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Megaworld: Mactan Expo nears finish line at 90%
The Mactan Expo Center in Lapu-Lapu City is being considered as a potential venue for the 2026 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), with the Philippines set to host the ASEAN Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Cebu in January 2026.
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has visited Cebu to inspect potential venues for accommodation and meetings.
Cleofe Albiso, managing director of Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, expressed confidence that Cebu is ready to host MICE tourism with world-class facilities like the Mactan Expo.
The Mactan Expo, a PHP1.5-billion Megaworld project, is currently 90 percent complete and is on track to open its doors later this year, slated for completion in December 2025.
The convention center, which will offer nearly a full hectare of versatile event space and has a capacity of up to 2,600 people, is expected to complement existing MICE facilities in Cebu.
Hosting the ATF in Cebu is seen as an affirmation of the province's status as a leading destination for MICE.
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