If you are based outside of Metro Manila, your accommodation at ICEF Philippines 2024 will be sponsored by ICEF for two nights from Sunday, June 16, 2024 until Tuesday morning, June 18, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Manila. Please note that your presence will be expected from 09:00 – 19:00 hours on June 17.
A formal hotel booking confirmation will be sent to you approximately three weeks prior to the event. ICEF will sponsor one room per agency, unless otherwise stated.
Terms and Conditions
Event cancellation: If, for some reason you will be unable to attend, please let us know by May 16th or you will be subject to a cancellation fee of 300 EUR.
Event no-show: If you do not arrive for your reservation or fail to attend without contacting us, you will be charged for your accommodations for the entire period of the event, plus the cancellation fee.
Additional person(s): If you require an extra person to be accommodated in your room, kindly inform us without delay. An additional charge of 150 EUR per person, per room will apply and must be paid in advance of the event.
Early Departure: Should you need to leave the event earlier than June 17th at 19:00, please inform us of this well in advance. In accordance with the Agent Terms & Conditions, please note that clients leaving the event early, without prior notification to ICEF will be subject to an Early Departure Fee equivalent to one night’s accommodation at the hotel’s prevailing rate.
Hotel extra charges: All extra costs (i.e. mini-bar, room service, telephone, early/late check-in/out) will not be sponsored by ICEF and are at your own expense. The hotel will therefore ask you for your credit card details upon check-in.
Booking additional nights is optional and at your own expense. We will send you a booking form or link together with your hotel confirmation should you wish to extend your stay in Manila.
Grand Hyatt Manila
Address: 8th Avenue corner 35th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Manila, 1634, Philippines
Tel.: +63 2 8838 1234
Check in time is 15:00,
Check out time at 12:00 noon.
Further information on the Grand Hyatt Manila is available here.
Temporary Visitors to the Philippines
Nationals from 157 countries who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are allowed to enter the Philippines without visas for a stay not exceeding thirty (30)days, provided they hold valid tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next port of destination and their passports are valid for a period of at least six (6) months beyond the contemplated period of stay. To check the list of these countries, please click this link.
Brazilian and Israeli nationals are given fifty-nine (59) days stay based on existing agreements.
The following are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a stay not exceeding fourteen(14) days:
1. Holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative (SAR) passports.
2. Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) passports.
For more information on visas for the Philippines, please check out this link.
As most Filipino agents are quite familiar with the setting of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, any needed information about NAIA, its four terminals and features can be accessed through this link.
If you are flying to Manila from another Filipino city, please note that you will be landing at NAIA 4. This terminal is exclusively used for domestic departures and arrivals.
Transportation options from the airport to the Grand Hyatt Manila
We strongly advise that you use either the GrabCar ride-sharing app, an Airport Yellow Taxi or an Airport Coupon Taxi.
GrabCar – simply download the app from your Apple or Google Store apps and use it just like Uber. The advantage of using GrabCar is knowing from the outset what you will be paying.
Airport Yellow Taxi – is an airport metered taxi that charges a base fare of PHP 75 (USD 2), with an additional PHP4 for every succeeding 300 meters and an additional PHP4 for every two minutes of travel time. It may be easily found outside the terminal with its distinct yellow colour.
Note: The Airport Yellow Taxi is the only metered taxi company allowed inside the airport premises. However, they charge considerably higher than regular taxis. Make sure that you are aware that these yellow taxis are 50% more expensive than regular white taxis.
Airport Coupon Taxi – The coupon/voucher taxi is a secure option for passengers. The coupon taxis charge a fixed rate depending on your destination or drop-off point. The staff will give you a coupon that indicates the flat rate and the taxi dispatcher will record the taxi details.
Once you arrive at your destination, give the coupon to the driver and pay only the amount indicated on the coupon. Coupon taxis are available at all NAIA terminals.
Note: The advantage of taking the coupon taxi is that you already know how much you have to pay even before reaching your destination. Just approach the dispatch station across the Arrival Hall Exit with a big sign that reads “COUPON TAXI.” Dispatcher desks are available at all four terminals.
To learn more about ground transportation options, please check out this link.
Share the event badges on your social media networks to spread the word and let everyone know you’re attending. Don’t forget to use the #ICEF hashtag and get involved! And if you’re a speaker or sponsor, please ask your account manager for your personalised social media badge.
If you’re looking to increase your brand visibility and heighten your networking potential at ICEF Philippines 2024, why not consider agent enhanced participation or sponsorship opportunities?
Advertising at ICEF Philippines and other ICEF events helps build your brand, grow your business and provide significant international exposure. Please contact your account manager to build a customised package.
*Scheduling meetings prior to the event (this only applies to agents with an eSchedule)
Approximately 4 weeks prior to the event you will receive access to the Marcom eSchedule PRO online meeting scheduling platform. Marcom eSchedule PRO allows you to select potential partners according to geographical origin or type of programmes and to send personalised meeting requests. If you are an accompanying person, this will not apply to you.
ICEF Philippines will be conducted as an in-person event. Meetings will take place at the providers’ meeting or display tables.
If you are using Marcom eSchedule PRO for the first time, we recommend to have a look at the Getting Started Information as well as Scheduling Meetings – Useful Hints & Tips or to view our video tutorials.
Scheduling meetings during the event
To make the most of your participation, you can still schedule meetings with other participants once the event has started. Last-minute meetings can be scheduled up to one hour before the requested meeting time.
We recommend that you leave Marcom eSchedule PRO open throughout the event to keep an eye on any new meeting invitations that may come through. Please regularly refresh your eSchedule PRO page to make sure that it’s always up to date with the latest requests.
To ensure that we are able to provide the best experience for all attendees, we would like to remind you that agents are hosted at ICEF events on the condition that they remain with the event for the duration of the programme (specifically, from day 1 registration to end of meetings on day 3). Please see our full event terms and conditions.
You can build your own personalised programme of optional seminars and provider presentations held on the first day of ICEF Philippines.
Programme details can be found under the seminar tab on your schedule and the event website.
You will be able to collect your badge and welcome bag from the ICEF registration desk located in front of the Grand Salon on the 5th floor of the Grand Hyatt Manila on Sunday, June 16, from 16:00 – 19:00 hours. Participants arriving after this period can register on June 17 in the Grand Ballroom Foyer located on the 3rd floor.
As this is an invitation only event, anyone not wearing a badge may not be admitted into the event area. Please also understand that for the same reason we cannot allow non-registered family, friends or staff to enter the meeting hall.
Snacks and refreshments will only be served on June 17 at 08:00, 11:00 as well as 16:00 hours. Lunch is available from 13:00 – 14:00 hours in Grand Ballroom III.
Please contact us should you have any special dietary requirements.
Welcome Reception
Sunday, June 16, 19:00 to 21:00 hours in Grand Ballroom III.
Dinner Reception
Monday, June 17, 19:30 to 22:00 hours in Grand Ballroom III.
The dress code for both receptions is smart casual. Please note that participants not wearing their event badge will not be admitted. Please register your attendance by clicking the green “Yes, I will attend” button on your MySchedule page.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a dynamic city on Luzon Island, blending Spanish colonial heritage with modern urban life. Its diverse culture, vibrant street scenes, and iconic landmarks, make it a significant economic and cultural hub in the Philippines.
More information about the Philippines can be found here.
Quick facts
Time zone: GMT + 8 hours.
Climate: Consistently warm and humid, averaging around 32°C during the day, with a slight drop in temperature overnight to 26°C. During summer months, the southwest monsoon causes brieftropical downpours in the afternoon.
Clothing: should be modest, considering the Philippines is a conservative country.
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP). Credit cards are widely accepted. See x-rates.com for the exchange latest rates.
Electricity: 220 volts.
Plug type: most electrical outlets in the Philippines are non-grounded two-pronged outlets of either type A (North-American standard) with two flat parallel pins. Please make sure to bringyour own adapters.
More information about Manila can be found here.
If you have any questions prior to the event, please do not hesitate to contact Christine Ferst by email at cferst@icef.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Manila!
