PATA TRAVEL MART 2012

Manila Baywalk
The Host Destination
The capital of the Philippines -- its heart and soul -- is Manila.
Manila is an intriguing blend of the past and the present, of striking contrasts
and contradictions. Blessed with signi�cant historical and cultural destinations,
it is likewise enriched with skyscraping edi�ces, world-class convention facilities,
state of the art shopping malls, entertainment and restaurants that serve
international gastronomic delights.
Manila’s strategic location in Asia makes it a vital point on major international
routes. It is served by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which is
seven kilometres from the city centre. NAIA (terminals 1, 2 and 3) is the Philippines’ premier international airport.
As a major gateway to the country’s 7,107 alluring islands, Manila is believed to be
the ultimate city to millions of Filipinos living outside the metropolis. It is the central
nerve of all activities in the country, the seat of government, the center of trade and
economic activities and the core of education, culture and arts and entertainment.
Banaue Rice Terraces
Puerto Princesa Underground River
It is a melting pot of various people,
various cultures and various beliefs.
Manila is a pulsating city of colour and charm
and a new economic force in Asia.
GETTING THERE
The international airports are located in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Clark with the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals
1, 2, and 3 in Manila as the premier gateways. They serve more than 30 airlines that �y to di�erent cities around the world.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City handles �ights from Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Doha
and China. Davao International Airport (also known as Francisco Dagohoy International Airport) handles �ights from Singapore and
other chartered �ights. The Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) at the Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga
currently services low-cost or budget airlines and chartered �ights. Laoag International Airport in Ilocos Norte services chartered
�ights from mainland China.
Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s �ag carrier, links Manila to 30 cities in 14 countries. Major cruise liners likewise call on
the port of Manila.
PATA TRAVEL MART 2012 VENUE
The SMX Convention Center is the largest private venue in the Philippines for
trade events, industry conventions, corporate functions and international
exhibitions.
Conveniently located beside SM Mall of Asia, the world’s fourth largest shopping
mall, and within close proximity to prestigious hotels and key public
transportation systems, the SMX Convention Center has made itself one of
the best �agship establishments of the Philippine meetings, incentives,
conventions and exhibitions/events (MICE) industry.
With ongoing developments for o�ce spaces, residential condominiums,
and a 15,000-seat arena, as well as a luxury hotel integrated within the SMX
expansion project, the SMX Convention Center and the rest of the Mall of Asia
Complex is set to become a premier convention destination.