Why is the WTCMM the best exhibition venue in the Philippines?
- Over 20,000 square meters of space
- High Floor Load Capacity
- Flexible Set-up and Design
- Offers Professional Services
- A Strategic Location
World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) has been the venue choice for most of the biggest events in the Philippines. Ths includes the, Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 1996 and 2015, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit 2017, World Food Expo, WorldBex, Philconstruct, Manila International Auto Show, International Food Expo (IFEX), Manila FAME and the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale. Read on to know why WTCMM is the best exhibition venue in the Philippines.
From trade shows and conferences to large-scale bazaars, WTCMM has been the number-one venue choice for both local and international events. As a Premier Accredited member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and part of more than 300 accredited world trade centers around the world. , the WTCMM exhibition hall was built following international standards. It was designed by global architectural firm, Gensler and Associates to provide the Philippines with a world-class venue.
Over 20,000 square meters of space
WTCMM has both indoor and outdoor spaces that can hold almost any kind of event. The convention hall was created and ingeniously designed at ground level to provide an unobstructed view of the entire floor area for organizers.
The WTCMM has a vast space for exhibitions providing organizers with approximately 12,600 square meters of space for various events. Organizers can also use the outdoor space as the entire area is gated, making the event space security friendly.
On top of this, the Lobby can also be used to set up registration counters, a stage for the opening ceremony, or other display set-up.
High Floor Load Capacity
When it comes to events, various forms of equipment are required. There must be proper docking areas in the chosen exhibition hall for workers to bring in lights, sound equipment, stalls, and all other forms of equipment safely.
The WTCMM exhibition hall has a high floor load capacity of 250 pounds per square foot. This means that the floor can hold heavy machinery and different kinds of exhibition equipment with ease. There are also wide entrances with ramps provided for container vans to make sure ingress and egress are easy.
WTCMM also provides organizers with the essentials to make sure all equipment is properly set up. Floor boxes for electricity, communication, and wireless internet connectivity are conveniently installed on the floor of the hall. There is also a drainage and water system installed for agricultural events.
On top of that, the convention hall has a hangar-type structure. This means it can accommodate exhibitions like light aircraft, trucks, forklifts, and large machinery.
Flexible Hall for various Set-Ups and Design
The exhibition hall of the WTCMM has a minimalistic design. This provides event organizers with a blank canvas with wide-open space and a height clearance of 10 meters, perfect for 2-story stands or almost any kind of event. The hall can be designed, modified, and even reconfigured to meet event requirements.
The exhibition halls can be used simultaneously for separate events. It can accommodate up to two separate functions, but it can also be rented as one vast space for large-scale events like exhibitions, bazaars, and conferences.
Here are some events that can take place at the WTCMM Exhibition Halls:
- Trade shows or exhibitions
- Product launches, sales rallies, awards
- Conferences
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Symposiums
- Corporate meetings
- Sport events
- Religious events
- School events
Offers Professional Services
WTCMM partnered with reputable service providers offering professional services for seamless execution of any occasion. These include logistics services, basic booth design system and construction, and professional catering services among others.
Basic Booth Design System and Construction
For exhibitions, WTCMM carefully selected solution providers to help clients set up their stalls according to specific requirements:
- Centrex
- Cityneon
- Exist
- MSD Godspeed Exhibits Corporation
Professional Catering Services
Food and drinks are essential for many events. That’s why WTCMM, has partnered with only the best caterers that can accommodate the food and beverage requirements of the most meticulous event organizers. These WTCMM-accredited catering services have their menus available upon request.
- Alba Catering
- Aristocrat
- Artemis
- Event Shaker Mobile Bar
- Hizon’s
- Ilustrado
- Josiah’s Catering Inc.
- Juan Carlo
- Le Chef
- Tjioe
A Strategic Location
For any event, it is ideal to choose a venue within a reasonable distance from most attendees. If many attendees are traveling from out of town, a venue near airports and hotels will be advantageous.
Strategically located in Pasay City, WTCMM is the venue choice for major exhibitions and events that are joined by audiences from different parts of the world. WTCMM offers excellent access to international airports, entertainment facilities, hotel accommodations, and even business districts i.e Makati, BGC. It is only a 23-minute car ride away from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) 3 and a 26-minute car ride away from Makati City.
Key Takeaway
In this article, we’ve discussed in detail why WTCMM is the best exhibition venue in the country. From its design to its location accessibility, it can host a wide array of events. WTCMM can be the location of your next event!
Since 1996, we have been the prime venue choice for prestigious events in the country. Contact us here to inquire about the availability of our conference halls and other event venue rental options.
