The Philippine M.I.C.E. Conference (MICECON) in Davao City was opened by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the Department of Tourism’s marketing and promotions arm. With the theme “MICEConverge: Blaze New Trails”, the 3-day event was designed to surpass previous MICECON events, boost tourism and economic activities, and showcase Davao City asa preferred MICE destination in the Philippines and in Asia. Photo shows (standing fourth from left) Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief Operating Officer of the TPB, alongside Atty. Jay Melchor B. Quitain, Jr., Vice Mayor of Davao City. Surrounding them are members of the Kathara Dance Collective, representing the 11 tribes of Davao.

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