{
  "id": 1747381,
  "title": "SM Prime’s Premier Suites draw strong corporate demand",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/sm-primes-premier-suites-draw-strong-corporate-demand",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/19/2550178/sm-primes-premier-suites-draw-strong-corporate-demand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SM Prime Holdings Inc. is witnessing robust corporate interest in its newly inaugurated Premier Suites at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena. Chief Finance Officer John Nai Peng Ong disclosed that 10 out of the 24 premier suites have already been booked, out of a total of 30 suites available. These high-end suites, spanning 40 square meters each, can accommodate up to 30 guests, featuring lounge-style seating, private restrooms, VIP access, high-speed WiFi, and prime views of live events.\n\nThe suite holders include a mix of brands and corporations such as Bai Hotel, Cebu Landmasters Inc., Cokaliong Shipping Lines, and Dynamic Power Marine & Industrial Hardware Inc. Among other notable clients are University of Cebu, Aboitiz Group, ABS-CBN, Cignal TV, Citicore Renewable Energy Corp., Coca-Cola, and Globe Telecom.\n\nSM Prime president Jeffrey Lim attributed the popularity of the suites to their ability to enhance the live event experience and provide businesses with a more engaging platform to connect with clients, partners, and employees. The 40-hectare SM Seaside Cebu Arena can accommodate up to 25,000 guests and also boasts six multipurpose function rooms for corporate events and meetings. SM Prime pioneered the corporate hospitality suite concept in the Philippines, launching it in 2012 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.",
  "summary": "SM Prime Holdings Inc. is seeing strong corporate demand for its Premier Suites at the newly launched SM Seaside Cebu Arena.",
  "key_points": [],
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}