Sunday, December 23, 2012

SLEEPING DRAGON OF THE SOUTH: Iloilo The Next Big Thing Series Part 4: Iloilo Convention Center

The Proposed Iloilo Convention Center and Its Unveiling


A GRAND DESTINATION CHANGING THE ILOILO LANDSCAPE

The Iloilo Convention Center is set to transform the Western Visayas Region into a world-class business tourism, convention and events destination. This grand new setting located at the Il oilo Business Park in Mandurriao affirms the vibrancy and vitality of Iloilo, the South’s new city of tomorrow.

CULTURAL INSPIRATIONS
Designed by Ilonggo Arch. Willy V. Coscolluela
With 15 exterior fins that evoke the beauty of Iloilo’s colorful Paraw Sail
Glass Walls feature abstract designs of the Dinagyang Festival 
Use of indigenous stones for the façade and interiors


EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES 
Can accommodate over 3,700 guests 
Main convention hall at the ground level 
8 function rooms at the second level 
State-of-the-art audio and video equipment 
Kitchen designed to international standards 
Museum / souvenir shop

STRATEGIC LOCATION 
Part of the 54-hectare Iloilo Business Park, and near the community’s hotels 
BPO offices and retail and leisure attractions 
Near the Iloilo international airport