The city is often used as centre for conventions, exhibitions and other events of international character.

Manta is also base for travellers and tourist, as the airport located here is connected with daily flights from Quito and Guayaquil. Proximity of peaceful and relaxed pacific beaches is one of the great facilities for anyone who is looking either for  leisure or business travelling. Amply hotel structure with tasty cuisine are guarantee of pleasure stay for families, couples , backpackers and also sportsmen, who looks for surfing, kite-boarding and other activities that are practiced on surrounding beachsides.