Aside from being the City of Love, Iloilo is known where the past is always present. Named as the most livable place in the Philippines, Iloilo is home of heritage houses that have withstood the test of time. As a tourism priority, the Dinagyang Festival has always been consistent in showcasing its outstanding heritage and colorful history, plus the passionate devotion and the fun-loving spirit of the people in giving honor to Senior Sto. Niño. With more than fifty (50) Festivals across the province and the two (2) cities, it will surely offer its visitors a blast from the past. The city alone hosts seven (7) festivals all throughout the year, celebrating beauty, grace and abundance, heritage, culture, and faith. Thus, it is becoming a major tourist destination and a perfect place for meetings, incentive, conventions, and exhibitions which brought it grandeur in receiving the title of Best M.I.C.E City in 2016 by the Department of Tourism. Ilonggo dishes are flavorsome and savory because it will make you want to come back. A lot of establishments and developments are coming on its way as the city government officials are taking Iloilo onto the next level.
Iloilo City has a proven track record of hosting high-profile MICE events. The city has successfully hosted Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Meetings in 2015 and 2017, respectively.
Located in the heart of the Philippines, Iloilo has a very strategic location, making it a gateway to major connections to domestic destinations and direct links to HongKong and Singapore.
