Property developer Megaworld Corp. is spending P1.5 billion to build a two-level standalone convention center within its 30-hectare township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Megaworld told the stock exchange Mactan Expo Center would offer almost a hectare of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) space in Mactan Newtown.
“We hope to build another iconic landmark not just for Mactan, but for the entire province of Cebu. This convention center will be a unique standalone structure that will help boost the province’s booming MICE industry,” Megaworld chief strategy officer Kevin Tan said.
The ground level will feature a convention hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 people for a theatre-type set-up and 1,600 people for banquet-style set-up.
The convention hall can also be divided into three smaller halls that can accommodate around 700 to 900 persons per hall for theatre-style and 500 to 600 persons per hall for banquet-style layout.
Its mezzanine level will have two meeting rooms for smaller and intimate events. Each meeting room can accommodate 100 to 150 persons. Both meeting rooms may be combined into a single venue.
The main convention hall will have its own expansive foyer and pre-function areas. The ground level will also have two drop-off areas, service kitchen area, cafes and an event showroom, where expo center clients can check sample event set-ups and arrangements.
The convention halls and meeting rooms will be equipped with fixed video screens and state-of-the-art audio and visual systems and video conferencing technology.
Megaworld said Mactan Expo Center would be compliant with the requirements of the Philippine Green Building Council as it integrates several sustainability features into the structure such as the use of low emissivity façade glass, low flow water fixtures and having its own rainwater recycling facility and a sewage treatment plant and materials recovery facility.