TCEB Spotlights ‘Pattaya City’, Moving in Full Steam to Raise the Eastern Mice Metropolitan

Jul 08, 2019

TCEB accelerates Thailand’s MICE in line with the government’s EEC scheme. Moving fast to bolster Pattaya City towards becoming the metropolitan of MICE, TCEB joins hands with Pattaya City and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) to enhance the image of Pattaya City to reflect its potentiality as an ideal MICE City of the East. Aiming to oversee MICE in the special administration region, the ASEAN MICE Institute is set to be inaugurated alongside TCEB’s first branch office in Thailand.

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Practical Strategies’ Achieved in a New Format at AIPC 2019

Jul 08, 2019

Under an overall theme of “Practical Strategies to Meet Changing Expectations” the 2019 AIPC Annual Conference in Antwerp Belgium delivered as promised within a format that delivered sweeping changes from previous events. ...more >>

IAEE Announces 2019 Legend of the Industry

Jul 08, 2019

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces the selection of Gary Shapiro as its 2019 Legend of the Industry. He will be honored during this year’s Krakoff Leadership Institute (KLI) to be held 5-6 August 2019 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla....more >>

Google Shutting Down Trips App in Favor of Google Travel

Jul 08, 2019

Google Trips app users need to mark this date: Aug. 5. That’s when the app will officially shut down.

The app debuted in September 2016 and became a handy tool for frequent business travelers. It would help them organize all their airplane, hotel, car rental, and other reservations in one place, information which would normally be spread out around a traveler’s Gmail inbox....more >>

The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam the Mekong is back

Jul 08, 2019

Following a successful show in 2018, the 15th edition of ITE HCMC will open its doors once again to welcome the tourism and travel community at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 5- 7 September 2019....more >>

ITB Asia 2019 introduces new Buyers Elite Partner Programme

Jul 08, 2019

ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, has introduced a new Buyers Elite Partner Programme (BEPP). Under the new initiative, with every partner that recommends 15 successful buyers to attend the show, ITB Asia will provide complimentary hosting. This gives partners a platformto developstronger trade ties with recommended buyers and securemore business opportunities together....more >>

AIPC, ICCA and UFI Launch Global Alliance effort

Jul 01, 2019

Three global associations serving the International Meetings Industry will collaborate more closely in the future: AIPC (The International Association of Convention Centres), ICCA (The International Congress and Convention Association), and UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) agreed to launch a Global Alliance. Together, they will facilitate collaboration and generate more comprehensive and better aligned benefits for the three associations’ respective members....more >>

UK begins construction of Expo 2020 pavilion

Jun 29, 2019

McLaren Construction will build the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, working alongside Pico, a leader in total brand activation, it was announced on Thursday. ...more >>

Choice Hotels Announces Senior Leadership Positions

Jun 29, 2019

Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, has announced five leadership roles to advance the company's corporate priorities and drive growth....more >>

ICCA announces Tirol as destination for 2020 Association Meetings Programme at 2019 edition in...

Jun 29, 2019

The International Congress and Convention Association announced today during the Closing Ceremony of the fourth edition of the ICCA Association Meetings Programme, which was held in Durban, South Africa from 18-20 June 2019, that the 2020 edition of the event will be held in the Tirol region of Austria. The destination of Tirol and cities of Innsbruck and Alpbach will act as joint hosts....more >>

Andy Cohen to Deliver Keynote at GBTA Convention 2019

Jun 29, 2019

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Andy Cohen as a featured speaker at the 51st edition of GBTA Convention 2019, held August 3-7 in Chicago. ...more >>

Raffles Welcomes new hotels in China and the Maldives

Jun 19, 2019

Raffles Shenzhen and Raffles Maldives Meradhoo continue the Raffles tradition of setting new standards for luxury hospitality in sought after markets around the world ....more >>

TCEB joins forces with big names to hold 'TIME 2019

Jun 19, 2019

TCEB, together with TICA and SITE Thailand Chapter, joined hands with leading business partners representing Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways and BMW (Thailand) to hold the mega event ‘TIME 2019’. Expecting to serve as a national arena event that boosts the growth of meetings and incentives businesses in Thailand, the event is stepping into its 4th year with the Togetherness concept – merging the capabilities of all sectors in Thailand towards expanding the collaboration on a regional level and differentiation to penetrate into ASEAN+6 markets. ...more >>

A Global Force For Growth And Development - UNWTO Executive Council meets in Baku

Jun 19, 2019

he World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 110th Session of its Executive Council (16-18 June). At the meeting, Member States endorsed the Organization’s progress and future plans, as outlined Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, and warmly welcomed the participation of the United States as it explores the possibility of rejoining UNWTO....more >>

GBTA Names Jake Cefolia New Vice President of Allied Leadership Council

Jun 09, 2019

he Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced Jake Cefolia, Senior Vice President Worldwide Sales, United Airlines, as the Vice President of the Allied Leadership Council (ALC). Cefolia will take over this position from Dorothy Dowling, Chief Marketing Officer & SVP, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, who was recently elevated to the position of ALC President....more >>

Latest update on buyer-seller turnout at Thailand Travel Mart Plus

Jun 09, 2019

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has reported a total of 339 buyers from 51 countries and 370 sellers, including 10 from the Greater Mekong Subregion countries, on 6 June, the first day of business networking session at the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2019....more >>

Reed Exhibitions announces acquisition of Packplus India

Jun 09, 2019

Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX, has announced the acquisition of PackPlus - a portfolio of leading trade fairs previously owned by Next Events, serving the Indian packaging industry. Launched in 2006, PackPlus, an annual event held in Delhi, has established itself as India's largest dedicated gathering of trade professionals in the packaging industry. ...more >>

Where is Paradise? Berlin Travel Festival announces the theme of the next event and opens exhibitor...

Jun 09, 2019

Following the success of the two previous events, from 6 to 8 March 2020 the Berlin Travel Festival will be taking place for the third time, thus bringing a new generation of travellers together with new forms of travel. ...more >>

MICE Thailand Signature invites overseas delegates to maximise their spending and extend stay in...

Jun 09, 2019

Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Business is inviting event delegates to get more out of every visit with its new "MICE Thailand Signature” campaign that offers exclusive privileges and special discounts to MICE travellers coming to Thailand....more >>

ICCA China Forum 2019 – “A day of intensive networking, education and growth”

Jun 09, 2019

On May 6th, the ICCA China Committee wrapped up their annual gathering, the ICCA China Forum, with a focus on looking ahead. The Committee brought this year’s edition to a whole new level, with a revamped agenda and thought-provoking speaker at Shanghai International Convention Center. ...more >>