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Khun Supawan Teerarat, the Senior Vice President of TCEB and the next in our series of inspirational women in the Thai MICE industry, has an impressive over 25 years of experience in the MICE field.

She gives us insight into how the industry has changed for women over the last two decades.

Khun Supawan Teerarat, the Senior Vice President of TCEB and the next in our series of inspirational women in the Thai MICE industry, has an impressive over 25 years of experience in the MICE field.

She gives us insight into how the industry has changed for women over the last two decades.

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Khun La-iad Bungsrithong, the General Manager of Ratilanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai, is our next feature in our series of women to look up to in the Thai MICE industry.

We've asked her what her most memorable experience has been as a hospitality leader, and she gives this answer based on her successful career so far.

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For our next entry in our series of influential and aspirational women in the Thai MICE industry, we’ve asked Khun Supanich Thiansing, the Director of TCEB’s M&I department, what TCEB can do to encourage more women to take on leadership roles.

In her astute answer, she talks about how to foster the kind of environment that empowers women leaders.

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Khun Chooleng Goh, the General Manager of the Athenee Hotel and the next highlight of our inspiring MICE women in Thailand series, embodies the qualities of a successful leader in the hospitality industry.

We’ve asked her what the most important merits are of women who wish to follow in her footsteps, and she gives this concise and perceptive response.

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Next in our series of prominent women in the Thailand MICE industry, we've asked Khun Pornthip Hirunkate, Director of Asia Concierge, how she competes against her competitive set as a female pioneer in the industry.

She gives us this comprehensive and insightful response to inspire others in the field.

“I believe that with the support from TCEB, AFECA AGM 2023 will be a platform for Asian MICE leaders to continue raising the profile of the Asian MICE industry on the global stage,” according to AFECA President Dato Vincent Lim, who spoke about Thailand's winning bid to host the AFECA AGM 2023 in November of this year.

Read more with the link below: http://bit.ly/3n8pgZe

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The next person we are highlighting in our special series of inspirational women in the Thai MICE industry is Khun Paula Wong, the Managing Director of Paula & Co. DMC Thailand.

With years of experience behind her, she gives us her personal definition of success as a woman in the MICE industry.

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We are happy to announce our members of the month!

Congratulations to Amari Pattaya, Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit and Enchantive Asia Co., Ltd.

To learn more about these members, please visit the link here: http://bit.ly/3LyR2YQ

Amari Pattaya
Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort
Ravindra Beach Resort and Spa, Najomtien
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
Enchantive Asia

Providing world-class hospitality and services, many of our TICA members are offering competitive promotions that are not to be missed. Here is our list of member promotions for this month.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/406XIli

Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
Hotel Nikko Bangkok
Park Hyatt Bangkok
The Standard, Hua Hin
Shangri-La Chiang Mai
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, A Concept by Hyatt
Novotel Marina Sriracha & Koh Si Chang
Siam Bayshore Resort, Pattaya
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Center
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Make sure to save the date for the 40th TICA Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will be electing our new Board of Directors, after our current Board has successfully completed their two-year term.

Date and time: 2pm onwards on Tuesday, 4 April
Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

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On 15 March, TAT marked their 63rd Anniversary with a ceremony which TICA participated in. To commemorate the occasion, TAT had requested that all guests make a donation to the Ramathibodi Foundation, and TICA donated THB 5,000 for this purpose.

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Khun Nooch Homrossukhon, the Director of TCEB's Conventions Department, is the next in our series of women movers and shakers in Thailand's MICE industry.

When asked about the advice she would like to give women coming into the MICE industry for the first time, she gave this insightful take based on her professional experiences.

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“Optimistic, Busy, Challenged – But Loving It!” This is the message that TICA President Khun Sumate Sudasna is sharing with all our TICA members this month.

In it, he shares his optimism about Thailand’s overall MICE industry outlook, while urging stakeholders to work together and invest in unique experiences, Thailand’s soft power, local interactions, as well as, of course, forging forward towards a more sustainable future. He also talks about encouraging signs for the industry in Thailand, including IATA’s prediction of 200 million foreign arrivals by 2030, Thailand’s planned international airport extensions and renovations, and the Kingdom winning bids for largescale international conventions and exhibitions.

“There is one thing we all need to believe in – that we have a great future ahead of us,” according to Khun Sumate.

For more information visit: http://bit.ly/3YTDoms

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The next in our series of inspirational women in the Thai MICE industry is Khun Kritsanee Srisatin, the Managing Director of Stream Events Asia.

She gives her succinct insight into the leadership skills required to be successful in the MICE industry, which she exemplifies every day.

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Kritsanee Srisatin

The TICA Membership Quarterly Luncheon & TICA Marketplace of 2023, held yesterday at The Landmark Bangkok, was an unmitigated success, with 127 attendees.

We would like to express our appreciation to all our members who attended and participated in the event, and especially all of TCEB’s Directors who were part of the insightful and interesting panel discussion.

Here are some highlights from the event.

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In honour of International Women's Day, we're starting a series highlighting inspirational women who have put the Thai MICE industry on the global map.

Our first MICE game changer is Khun Nichapa Yoswee, one of the Senior Vice Presidents of TCEB, who has an extensive success record in the industry, and who spoke to us briefly about what she considers her greatest accomplishments during her tenure.

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TICA would like to wish everyone blessings, good fortune, and good health on this auspicious occasion of Makha Bucha Day. Today, may we cleanse our minds of negativity, and focus on spreading love and gratitude.

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Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the TICA Membership Quarterly Luncheon & TICA Marketplace of 2023!

This will be a great opportunity to network with MICE stakeholders from the region, while gaining important insight for your businesses from TCEB’s Directors during their panel discussion, “Get to know TCEB Regional Offices,” moderated by TICA Vice President Khun Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk.

Afterwards, make sure to visit the TICA Marketplace, which will showcase premium products from around the Kingdom.

Date: Thursday, 9 March 2023
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: The Landmark Ballroom (7th Floor)

For more information, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/3YLp4Ni

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TICA would like to reiterate its full support for the Expo 2028 Phuket Thailand, as part of Thailand’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation through innovative and collaborative solutions.

Part of this support came in the form of the Thailand Symposia, “Experience The Future of Life”, which was convened by Team Thailand at the Pavillon Gabriel – Potel et Chabot, Paris, France; to encourage BIE member countries to engage in dialogue and foster solutions during this expo.

Click the link here to support: https://support.expo2028thailand.com/th

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Thailand comes together to convey its preparation and commitment to host Specialised Expo 2028. The theme will be “Future of Life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity”. Members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, TCEB, Phuket Tourist Association and the Governor of Phuket have all come out to state their support for hosting Expo 2028 in Phuket, while noting the prosperity it could bring to not just Thailand but South East Asia as a whole.

For more information, click the link below: http://bit.ly/3lVVjLg

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Congratulations to TCEB for receiving the Sampao-Navathong 2022 award from the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand. It recognises and applauds TCEB’s initiatives in business facilitation within the government department category.

For more information, click the link below: http://bit.ly/3IpSLNf

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We would like to invite all our members to the first TICA Membership Quarterly Luncheon & TICA Marketplace of 2023! This year we have an insightful panel discussion, “Get to know TCEB Regional Offices”, by the Directors while TICA’s Vice President Khun Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk will be moderating. As always, there will be a Marketplace showcasing premium products from all over Thailand. So, don’t forget to look out for all the new items!

When: Thursday, 9th March 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: The Landmark Ballroom (7th floor), The Landmark Bangkok

For more information, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/3YLp4Ni

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In good news for Thailand’s outbound travel industry, India has removed its requirements for negative pre-departure COVID tests from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and China, starting 13 February. Travellers from these countries will also not be required to upload a self-health declaration on the ‘air suvidha’ portal.

This decision came on the heels of the Union healthy ministry announcing that there was a “sustained and significant decline in trajectory of COVID-19 cases” in the last four weeks. However, random testing of 2% of travellers upon arrival in India will still continue.

Click on the link below for more information: http://bit.ly/3xj09Vf

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TCEB’s Meetings and Incentives Department will be hosting the “Thailand MICE Roadshow — Vietnam 2023” in Hanoi, Vietnam on 28 and 30 March.

The roadshow will update buyers about Thailand’s new MICE products and developments, and will be a great opportunity to network and establish business relationships with buyers in Vietnam. Programme, venue, and buyer list will be later shared with participants. Click the link here for more information. https://bit.ly/3XrHhhs

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AustCham Thailand is hosting a business briefing entitled “2023 Hospitality and Tourism Outlook – The future is MICE are we ready!” on 16 February.

The event, which will see industry leaders talk about the criteria to ensure the successful recovery of the MICE market in Thailand, will be held in collaboration with the Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce, CanCham Thailand, the Netherlands-Thai Chamber of Commerce (NTCC), the New Zealand - Thai Chamber of Commerce (NZTCC), and the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC).

For more information click the link here: https://bit.ly/3Iaqefu

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TICA President Khun Sumate Sudasna joined the Southeast Asia Business Event Forum (SEABEF) on 3 February in Yogyakarta, to give his insights about Southeast Asian MICE development.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, the forum was an excellent opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities for businesses in the region during the post-pandemic recovery period, as well as the possibilities in ASEAN as a MICE destination. The event also allowed participants to meet and network with their business event counterparts in Southeast Asia.

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The AGM will span four days, including an ‘Experience Day’ focused on presenting unique and meaningful experiences in Bangkok to Business events decision makers. The event will also serve as a platform to launch both the inaugural Asia MICE Forum, which will enable dialogue between private and public sector stakeholders; and Asia 20, an invite-only conference for high-level industry stakeholders and government agency representatives.

“We want content at the 2023 AGM to give attendees a glimpse of the future and inspire them to rethink the structure of the events ecosystem in their own country,” according to Nichapa Yoswee, TCEB’s Senior Vice President – Strategic Marketing And Business Development.

Click the link below to learn more.
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According to government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, the Thai government is accelerating the development of renewable energy, the green economy, and the EV industry in order to meet the Prime Minister’s carbon neutrality, EV, and renewable energy policies.

As part of its [email protected] policy, which aims to boost the Kingdom’s EV production by 30% by 2030, the government is making efforts to promote Thailand as an EV production base in the ASEAN region, and the private sector has already responded favourably to the newly-introduced policies.

Currently, Thailand is ranked 9th among countries with readiness for electric mobility, according to the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2022.

Click on the link below for more information.
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Yesterday, TCEB’s MI & C departments, in collaboration with TICA and SITE Thailand , held “An Evening with MI&C”, a networking event which was a resounding success.

Hosted at the Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel, the event saw the attendance of major industry players, mainly GMs, who came to hear about TCEB’s strategic direction, insights, and predictions for the future of the MICE industry in Thailand.

This was a very timely initiative as the Thai MICE industry is poised for take-off, and is yet another indication that TCEB has been doing a great job with preparing the industry with vital information and tools; and ensuring that all key players, including hoteliers, suppliers, and vendors; are well-equipped and prepared to take on the new challenges heading our way.

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