A TOTAL of 66 exhibitors showcasing the best of Davao Region are highlighted during the MiceCon Marketplace at SMX Convention Center on March 1 to 3, 2023.
The exhibitors are local government units in Davao Region, various destinations, along with allied industries such as tourism associations, tourism-related establishments, tour operators, international service providers, food providers, and property developers.
"This is really a chance for networking with the local and national counterparts. Also upgrading the capacity and capability of our local players in terms of Mice organizing,” Tanya Rabat-Tan, Department of Tourism in Davao (DOT-Davao) regional director, said on Wednesday, March 1.
The MiceCon Marketplace was officially opened during the ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1 led by Rabat-Tan, DOT Undersecretary Shereen Gail Pamintuan, Tourism Promotions Board chief Marga Nograles, MiceCon 2023 Executive Committee co-chair Gene Bangayan, Davao City Tourism Operations Office head Jennifer Romero, and Davao City Councilors Myrna Dalodo-Ortiz and Al Ryan Alejandre.
It is an ancillary event to the Philippine M.I.C.E. Conference (MiceCon) in Davao City on the same dates. Some of the exhibitors include homegrown brands such as SunStar Davao, Mindanao Butchers, Mindanao Pearl International, and M. Tanoy Concepts among others.
Aside from the exhibit, the Micecon also held its interactive Power Glam Workshop by Jaycee Matias of MAC Comestics Philippines where participants are taught how to do professional makeup and styling apt for the work and social environment.
Other sessions delegates and visitors can look forward to during Micecon are the discussion on global trends in the meetings, incentive travel, conference, and events (Mice) industry, the current economy of the events industry, and sustainability among others.
Tan said the sessions are a great way to learn something new and refresh the industry knowledge of the participants, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The speakers are looking forward to imparting their expertise because there are different topics prepared so there's really a lot to learn. This is such a refreshing way to start the industry,” Rabat-Tan said. ICM