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WORLD TRADE CENTER METRO MANILA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.
  What is a World Trade Center?  
2.
  What is the World Trade Centers Association?  
3.
  What is Manila World Trade Center Club and what services does it offer?  
4.
  How does one become a member of Manila World Trade Center Club?  
5.
  What are the different types of membership?      
6.
  Does my membership with Manila World Trade Center Club give me access to member benefits in other World Trade Centers?    
7.
  How many World Trade Centers are there all over the world?    
8.
  How many companies are affiliated with World Trade Centers Association?   
9.
  Is World Trade Center Metro Manila an agency of the government?     
10.
  How do I make my reservation for the WTCMM exhibition hall?   
11.
  Who do we talk to regarding food requirements for our events at the World Trade Center?       
12.
  Who are the World Trade Center's accredited service contractors?   
13.
  Who are the World Trade Center's accredited freight forwarders?  
14.
  Are there meeting/seminar rooms available at World Trade Center? If so, what are its capacity?  
     1. What is a World Trade Center?
 

      A World Trade Center (WTC) is more than a building or an organization. It is a business "shopping center" complementing and supporting existing services of private and government agencies by providing international linkages among entities engaged in international trade.

 

     2. What is the World Trade Centers Association?

 

       Established in 1970 by Founder and President Guy F. Tozzoli, the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a not-for-profit, non-political association, with its headquarters based in World Trade Center New York. The World Trade Centers Association was organized to encourage the expansion of world trade; to promote international business relationships and understanding among nations; to foster increased participation in world trade by developing nations; to create and encourage mutual assistance and cooperation among members, to promote and further the concept of World Trade Center and to act in pursuance of these goals.

 
     3. What is Manila World Trade Center Club and  what services does it offer? 
 

       The Manila World Trade Center Club is an integral part of the World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM). The Club integrates all the services and facilities of the WTCMM into a package available to members. These services include: Trade Information Services, WTCA Online (World Trade Center Association's one-stop trade information hub), Business Center services, Trade Education services, Trade Missions, Display and Exhibit facilities, and so much more.

 
     4. How does one become a member of Manila World Trade Center Club?
 

       An applicant has to submit his/her application form together with the requirements and the corresponding payment of joining fee and annual membership dues.

 
     5. What are the different types of membership?
         There are 4 types of membership open for application:        
 
 
  • Corporate Membership
  • Individual Membership
  • Professional Membership
  • Student Membership
 
 

     6. Does my membership with Manila World Trade Center Club give me access to member benefits in other World Trade Centers?

 

       Yes. Manila World Trade Center members will enjoy reciprocal privileges at all World Trade Center worldwide. Membership in the Manila World Trade Center Club (MWTCC) is your key to the same services, facilities, amenities and privileges given by sister World Trade Centers to their own members.

 
     7. How many World Trade Centers are there all over the world?
 

       There are nearly 300 WTCs in almost 100 countries worldwide.

 
     8. How many companies are affiliated with World Trade Centers Association?
 

       There are more than 750,000 companies affiliated with World Trade Centers Association members around the world.

 
     9. Is World Trade Center Metro Manila an agency of the government?
 

       No. World Trade Center Metro Manila is a private corporation owned by the Manila Exposition Complex Inc. and managed by the World Trade Center Management, Inc. World Trade Center Metro Manila is a member of the ICCP Group of Companies.

 
     10. How do I make my reservation for the WTCMM exhibition hall?
 
 
  1. Fill-out the standard Application Form (given by Marketing department) in four (4) copies.
  2. Submit the fully accomplished Application Form together with the following requirements:
    1. Project Brief (a short background of the event to be organized to include objective/s, product/ visitor profile, ad and promo plan, etc.)
    2. Corporate Secretary's Certificate or Board Resolution authorizing the representative or signatory of the contract to sign on behalf of the entity.
    3. VAT Exemption Certificate, if the contracting party is VAT-exempt.
  3. Upon approval of the said application, Marketing will prepare the corresponding contract (and its annexes, if necessary) to include hiring period and payment schedules and deadlines.
  4. Acceptance of the contract requires signed conforme of the letter with the corresponding stipulations and payment of the equivalent downpayment required.
 
     11. Who do we talk to regarding food requirements for our events at the World Trade Center?
 

       Skyline Food Services, Inc. is World Trade Center's exclusive restaurant and catering service. All food and beverage requirements should be coordinated with them at all times.

 
     12. Who are the World Trade Center's accredited service contractors?
 

       WTCMM has assigned accredited service contractors to move or work within the exhibition hall. The Organizer may appoint one (1) official contractor for his/her event which will be responsible to the venue for any damages.

 
 
 
         To date, WTCMM has accredited three (3) standard booth contractors:     
 
 
 
  1. Centrex Corporation
    206 Pilar St. Mandaluyong City
    Tel: 726-6931/722-6078
    Fax: 722-6065
    Contact Person:
    Ramil Rodis - Exhibition Manager
  2. Cityneon Phils, Inc.
    8473 LE West Service Road, KM 16, South Superhighway, Parañaque City
    Tel: 776-4612/ 776-4614/ 776-4615/
           776-4616 to 20
    Fax: 776-4611
    Contact Person:
    Leni R. Faustino - Chief Executive Officer
  3. Danex Signs, Inc.
    2510 M. Roxas St.,
    Sta Ana, Manila or
    1869 P. Domigo St., Makati City
    Tel/Fax: 564-8413/895-6231/
    564-8413/890-0996
    Contact Person:
    Adela F. Majaba - President & Owner
 
 
     13. Who are the World Trade Center's accredited freight forwarders?
 
     There are accredited freight forwarders at the World Trade Center, namely:
 
 
 
  1. All Trans-Link Network Phils, Inc.
    3 Sta Agueda Ave., Pascor Drive,
    Parañaque City
    Tel: 551-4647/ 4649/ 4650
    Fax: 551-4652
    Contact Person:
    Sonia R. Sayaman - General Manager
  2. Expo Logistics, Inc.
    17/F, S-1707, Burgundy West Tower
    820 P. Ocampo St., Manila
    Tel: 527-8021/ 302-0694
    Fax: 302-0657
    Contact Person:
    Miguel Sosmena - Managing Director
  3. Coltrans Cargo.
    2253 Coltrans Compound,
    Aurora Blvd, Pasay City
    Tel: 833-2551 to 55/ 832-2767
    Fax: 831-8173/ 833-2358
    Contact Person:
    Deedee L. Mallari - Executive Vice President
 
 
     14. Are there meeting/seminar rooms available at World Trade Center? If so, what are its capacity?
 
 
Area (sq.m.)
Theatre
Class Room
U-shape
Cocktail
Seminar Room I
84
60
40
36
100
Seminar Room II
58
30
20
16
70
Conference Room
33
20
15
10
40
Meeting Room
27
15
10
6
20
 
 
 
 
 
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