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 >>

Exports From International Tourism Hit USD 1.7 Trillion

Jun 09, 2019

Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than merchandise exports (+3%), reflecting solid demand for international travel in a generally robust economic environment....more >>

Sales & Marketing Management: All Signs Point Up For Incentive Travel

May 23, 2019

If the size of a tradeshow an industry stages is an indication of its health, things are looking up in the meetings and incentive travel world. I...more >>

IMEX Policy Forum shares how to put business placemaking into action

May 23, 2019

‘How business events can act as a catalyst in developing inspiring locations’ was the topic which brought together more than 130 participants from over 30 countries at the IMEX Policy Forum, including 35 political representatives and policy makers from national and regional government worldwide....more >>

A glittering night of celebration and recognition at the IMEX in Frankfurt Gala Dinner Awards

May 23, 2019

Professionals across all levels of the global business events industry were honoured at the IMEX in Frankfurt Gala Dinner Awards at the Alte Oper....more >>

ReedPOP Adds Florida Supercon To Its Family Of Pop Culture Conventions

May 23, 2019

Southeast’s Largest Pop Culture Event to Join the ReedPOP Family as It Continues Rapid Growth as the World’s #1 Producer of Pop Culture Conventions NORWALK, CT ...more >>

ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath honoured as business events industry leader

May 23, 2019

As a testament to his pioneering advancement of association meetings industry education and advocacy, ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath was recognised at the 2019 PCMA Visionary Awards on 7th May in Washington D.C. when he was named Business Events Strategist of the Year.

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World Tourism Organization and Fundación ONCE Seek Best Accessible Destinations

May 23, 2019

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Fundación ONCE have launched the first edition of the “Accessible Tourism Destination” (ATD) distinctions, which will recognize and promote sites that are accessible to all. ...more >>

TCEB Promoting Thailand at IMEX Frankfurt 2019

May 23, 2019

Tuesday May 21, 2019 is the first business day of IMEX Frankfurt 2019. Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, TCEB's President visited Thailand National Pavilion at Hall 8, Booth B150 to promote Thailand to European business travelers and to encourage them to REDEFINE their business events in Thailand. ...more >>

Thailand Soars to Asia's No. 4 for International Conventions with Over 50 Billion Bt of Q2 2019...

May 20, 2019

Thailand’s MICE has soared to Asia’s no. 4 for international conventions with the number of meetings that reached 193. In Quarter 2, Thai MICE has continually grown in terms of volume and revenue. The number of domestic and foreign MICE travellers totalling 8 million has contributed to the rise of total revenue by 6.27% or 50 billon baht in value. ...more >>

IAEE Names SmartSource as the Official AV Partner for Expo! Expo! 2019

May 04, 2019

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) announces its selection of SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (SmartSource®) as the official audio-visual services contractor for Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition to be held 3-5 December 2019 in Las Vegas, Nev....more >>

GVB Board Director Flori-Anne dela Cruz named 2019 PATA Face of the Future

May 04, 2019

Flori-Anne dela Cruz, youth representative to the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors, is today named as the 2019 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region....more >>

ICCA Board of Directors selects Senthil Gopinath as incoming CEO

May 04, 2019

ICCA’s Board of Directors has selected Senthil Gopinath to serve as the organisation’s new CEO. As per ICCA by-laws, the Board made the selection in a closed-vote process, with Gopinath winning by majority vote. He will begin the new role in April 2019....more >>