HISTORY
Established in 1981 , the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. ( PACEOS ) is a non – profit association composed of professional event/exhibition/convention organizers and their partners in business – venue owners, booth contractors, freight forwarders, and hotels as well as institutions offering allied services, such as travel and tour agencies, airlines, printing, and other agencies.
MISSION
The Mission of PACEOS is to develop the Philippines as a leading exhibition and convention destination in Asia. PACEOS works to raise the level of professionalism and operational standards in the industry through various M.I.C.E activities and programs
OBJECTIVES
To play a significant role in developing the Philippines into leading exhibition and convention destination in Asia. To raise the level of professionalism and operational standards in the industry through different activities and programs.
PERKS OF BEING A MEMBER
PACEOS members enjoy exclusive benefits such as regular membership meetings and events, industry updates, training and seminars, invitations to industry and members’ events, and networking opportunities with local and international organizations.
PACEOS networks with relevant local and international associations and institutions. PACEOS is a founding member of the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations ( AFECA ) and co-convenor of Tourism / Tourism Promotions Board. Likewise, it is an Department of the Philippines Tourism Congress and the Federation of Tourism Industries in the Philippines
PACEOS participates in International M.I.C.E events : the international Exhibition, Convention, and Meeting Industry Expo ( IECM ) 2006 in Singapore; the Taiwan M.I.C.E Forum in 2007; the ASEAN M.I.C.E 2007 in Thailand; the ASEAN China Forum in 2008; the Singapore M.I.C.E Forum in 2001; the Hangzhou M.I.C.E , Conference 2011; and the Macau and Philippines Asian MICE Forum.