The Philippines successfully hosted the Kiwanis International Convention 2026 from June 24 to 27 at the Marriott Hotel Manila, marking the event’s first return to the Asia-Pacific region in over a decade.
Supported by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the convention gathered more than 1,200 Kiwanian leaders from 31 countries at the Marriott Grand Ballroom.
The four-day event featured networking receptions, cultural showcases, membership development sessions, and regional recognition events, including a concluding international gala.
Programme highlights included leadership insights from executive coach Lei Wang – the first Asian woman to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam – and discussions on the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, The Kiwanis Possibility Project, and Service Leadership Programs aimed at youth civic engagement.
The event marked the convention’s Philippine debut, aligning with the government’s MICE Philippines: We Take Your Business to Heart campaign.
“We are proud to have welcomed thousands of Kiwanian leaders, proving that meaningful travel goes hand-in-hand with strengthening communities and empowering future generations,” said TPB chief operating officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.
