Manila, May 2 -- Hotels and resorts in this highly urbanized city have formed an alliance to help strengthen Bacolod's position as a premier meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) destination in the country.

City chief tourism operations officer Ma. Teresa Manalili said the formation of the Bacolod Hotel Alliance signifies a milestone in the city's mission to build a more unified and dynamic tourism sector.

"By strengthening partnerships among accommodation establishments and fostering collaboration across all sectors, we are laying the groundwork for a strong MICE alliance that will position Bacolod as a top destination for business and leisure," she said in a statement on Friday.

Manalili said uniting the hotels an...