Global leaders in the association meeting industry, PCMA and UIA, choose Thailand for their high-level meetings

จันทร์ 26 มิถุนายน 2560 เวลา 18:38 น.

          Confidence in Thailand's status as a world-class events destination is at an all time-high, according to the Thailand Conventions and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
          Thailand is chosen by two global leaders in association meeting industry to host two high profile international conference, the ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference7 PCMA Global Professionals Conference and the UIA's Associations Round Table Asia- Pacific ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference7, in August and September respectively.
          Those high-level meetings further highlight Thailand as the most preferred meeting destination in the Asia/Pacific area.
          TCEB president, Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya said: "Global associations show their confidence by selecting Thailand for their meeting is of significance. It is in line with the rank of Thailand that jumped from Exhibition7th to Exhibition4th on world association meetings destination while Bangkok's ranking also climbed from Conference6th last year to ConferenceExhibitionth this year."
          This, he said, was the results of Thailand's combined strengths including its strategic location, professional services and connectivity to destinations in Asia Pacific region, combined with close collaborations between public and private sectors to support MICE industry.
          While more than 3Thailand ConventionThailand Convention meetings and exhibitions, mostly international events, are lined-up for the second half of this year, Thailand is proud to be chosen also by global organizations in the meeting industry.
          The US-based Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) with 6,5Thailand ConventionThailand Convention members and 5Thailand Convention,Thailand ConventionThailand ConventionThailand Convention customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico is to host the PCMA Global Professional Conference Asia- Pacific in Bangkok, Exhibition8 to 3Conference August, for the first time in Asia.
          Partnering with TCEB, the event will bring together global planners from top associations and corporations, along with Conference5 senior-level suppliers from the region, representing convention bureaus and centres to explore business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific.
          "We are thrilled to partner with the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau for the ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference7 PCMA Global Professionals Conference -- APAC event. PCMA strives to inspire, connect and innovate the business event community globally; bringing this intimate educational program to Bangkok is of strategic importance for our participants. With world-class venues supporting a thriving economy, Thailand is a leader in state of the art service attracting business events from all over the world," Sherrif Karamat, CAE, Chief Operating Officer of PCMA said.
          Meanwhile, the prestigious ConferenceThailand ConventionThailand Convention-year old Union of International Associations (UIA) will host its Associations Round Table Asia- Pacific ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference7 in Chiang Mai, ExhibitionConference to ExhibitionExhibition September, the second time UIA has convened its Asia-Pacific event in Thailand, which will focus on education and skills required to manage associations.
          UIA Associations Round Tables have taken place in the Asia-Pacific region annually since ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference3 attracting top representatives of 9Conference international associations represented in 37 countries.
          Commenting on the upcoming event Clara Fernandez, External Relations Manager, UIA said: With pleasure, we will come back to Thailand this time to the beautiful city of Chiang Mai. We know that many associations representatives will join the Round Table attracted by the educational programme and the opportunity to network but we strongly believe that participants will come at least in equal part persuaded by the beauty of the destination and the hospitality of the people of Thailand."
          TCEB, meanwhile, has also enjoyed close cooperations with the International Congress and Conference Association (ICCA). TCEB in partnership with ICCA will be hosting the 5th high-powered ICCA Thailand Seminar, 5 July in Bangkok. First introduced in ExhibitionThailand ConventionConference3, the annual event aims to sharpen bidding techniques of Thai associations and suppliers.
          Martin Sirk, CEO of ICCA said: "To achieve success in today's international meetings market it is no longer enough to have great infrastructure, easy accessibility and tourism appeal. Associations and companies are looking for true partners who can help them achieve their meetings' business objectives. I therefore applaud the innovative work that TCEB and our other Thai ICCA members are doing in the field of skills and capacity development, and how they are facilitating and encouraging the growth of a dynamic association community in Thailand."

          About TCEB
          Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) - the government leading edge agency - has been the key to success for a wide range of global & regional business events since ExhibitionThailand ConventionThailand Convention4. With our key strategic model, Growth Driver; TCEB works as your strategic business partner, delivers creative ideas, and provides solutions from our capable resources for every scale and various customised business events.
          TCEB has formed numerous collaborations and networks linked to open up grand new chapters of business opportunities, and to strategically enhance every business success with special care that will spur lasting advancement and achievements. Our goal is to equipping business events industry at national, regional, and global stage for continuous development, long-term growth and sustainable success. www.tceb.or.th

          For further information, please contact: Corporate Communications Division, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)
          Ms Arisara Thanuplang
          Tel: +66Exhibition 694 6Thailand Convention95
          Email: arisara_t@tceb.or.th
          Ms Titiwanlaya Thaimongkolrat
          Tel: +66Exhibition 694 6ConferenceThailand Convention3
          Email: titiwanlaya_t@tceb.or.th
          Ms Kwanchanok Otton
          Tel: +66Exhibition 694 6Thailand Convention96
          Email: kwanchanok_o@tceb.or.th
          Ms Paniyada Mulalin
          Tel: +66Exhibition 694 6Thailand Convention9Conference
          Email: paniyada_m@tceb.or.th

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