Content By: Saifuddin Ismailji / Visuals: e-Travelers Club travel update
นั่งเรือประมาณหนึ่งชั่วโมงจากโรงแรม The Pavilions Himalayas – The Lake View ฉันขึ้นฝั่งที่ท่าเรือข้างวัดบาลาฮี Barahi ซึ่งอยู่ไม่ไกลจากศูนย์กลางของแหล่งท่องเที่ยวริมทะเลสาบของโพคารา About an hour’s boat ride from the domains of The Pavilions Himalayas – The Lake View, I disembark at the boat station by Barahi Temple, a stone throw from the center of lake side tourist area of Pokhara.
ตัวโรงแรม Tulsi Hotel ประกอบด้วยอาคาร 4 ชั้น พร้อมสวนเขียวชอุ่ม เดินเพียงไม่กี่นาทีจากฝั่งตรงข้ามของถนนสายหลัก ซึ่งเรียงรายไปด้วยร้านอาหาร ร้านกาแฟ ร้านค้า สปา โรงแรม และเกสต์เฮาส์ Across the road in a side street, Tulsi Hotel in a 4-storied building with a lush garden, is a few minute walk from the main road, lined with restaurants, cafes, shops, spas, hotels and guest-houses.
ฉันได้คัดเลือกที่จะมาพักที่โรงแรมนี้ก่อนที่ฉันจะมาถึงเนปาลเพราะประทับใจในการต้อนรับด้วยไมตรีจิตและการตอบกลับที่รวดเร็วของเจ้าของโรงแรม และเมื่อฉันมาถึงที่แผนกต้อนรับของโรงแรม ฉันได้รับการต้อนรับด้วยไมตรีจิตเฉกเช่นเดียวกันกับถ้อยคำในจดหมายเชิญ และคุ้มค่าคุ้มราคาในการมาพักที่โรงแรมนี้ซึ่งอยู่ริมทะเลสาบของเมืองโพคารานี้จริงๆ I had chosen the hotel before my arrival to Nepal because of all the right words in hospitality language used in a welcoming address by the MD in his prompt reply. And on my arrival at the reception desk, I am greeted in a similar spirit as the words in the inviting note and stood up to its reputation for a value for money abode at Pokhara lakeside.
ฉันเช็คอินได้อย่างรวดเร็ว ได้รับเครื่องดื่มต้อนรับจากเจ้าหน้าที่ พร้อมกับพาไปยังห้องพักของฉันที่มีความสะดวกสบาย สะอาดและกว้างขวาง ห้องพักบางห้องของโรงแรมมีทัศนียภาพอันงดงามอันเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของเทือกเขาอันนปูรณะ (Annapurna) I get a quick check-in over a welcome drink and am escorted to my comfy, clean and spacious room. Some of the rooms offer spectacular view of a part of Annapurna mountain range.
เป็นโรงแรมระดับ 3 ดาวที่มี Wi-Fi ความเร็วสูง ห้องพักของฉันมีห้องน้ำในตัว อัปเกรดสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวก พร้อมเตียงนุ่มสบาย ทีวีขนาดใหญ่ ตู้เสื้อผ้า พื้นที่นั่งเล่น และอุปกรณ์ชงชา-กาแฟ มีบริการรูมเซอร์วิสที่มีประสิทธิภาพส่งถึงห้องทันทีอย่างรวดเร็วเมื่อโทร.สั่งอาหารเช้าและอาหารมื้ออื่นๆ พนักงานเป็นมิตรมาก คอยดูแลความต้องการของคุณเพื่อให้แน่ใจว่าจะได้รับการบริการอย่างน่าจดจำ A 3-star hotel with high-speed Wi-Fi, my room with attached washroom offered upgraded amenities with a comfy bed, large TV, wardrobe, seating area and tea – coffee making facility. An efficient room service was provide on request for breakfast and meals, promptly delivered in my room. Very friendly staff would attend to your needs to ensure a memorable experience.
โรงแรมมีอาหารเช้า อาหารกลางวัน และอาหารค่ำให้บริการที่ห้องอาหารชั้นดาดฟ้า (ชั้น 4) และมีระเบียงสำหรับนั่งรับประทานอาหารกลางแจ้งพร้อมทิวทัศน์ของทะเลสาบและภูเขา เมนูอาหารมีส่วนผสมของอาหารเนปาลและอาหารตะวันตก โดยมีซุป อาหารประเภทเนื้อสัตว์และผักและของหวาน พลาดไม่ได้กับเนปาลีธาลีกับผักหรือเสิร์ฟแบบผสม โมโม่และของหวานจากแครอท The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on the rooftop (4th floor) and has a terrace for outdoor dining with the view of the lake and mountains. The menu has a mix of Nepalese and western cuisines offering soups, meat and vegetable dishes and desserts; not to miss the Nepali Thali with vegetable or mixed serving, momos and carrot dessert.
มีห้องประชุมขนาดเล็กพร้อมสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกในการประชุมครบครัน รองรับผู้เข้าประชุมได้ประมาณ 50 คน และนอกจากโรงแรมจะมีพื้นที่สำหรับสปา โยคะ และการทำสมาธิแล้ว โรงแรมยังมีแผนที่จะปรับปรุงโรงแรมพร้อมลิฟต์เพื่อให้บริการที่ดียิ่งขึ้นแก่ผู้เข้าพักในอนาคตอันใกล้ http://www.hoteltulsipokhara.com There is a small meeting hall with conference facility accommodating some 50 guests and the hotel also offers a space for spa, yoga and meditation. The hotel plans to renovate hotel with lift to offer better services to guests in the near future. www.hoteltulsipokhara.com
โรงแรมมีบริการทัวร์และสามารถจัดทัวร์รอบเมืองโพคารา และเสนอแพ็คเกจทัวร์พร้อมบริการรับส่งไปยังรีสอร์ทในเครือ: Badreni Jungle Resort (badrenijungleresort@gmail.com) ที่จิตวัน The hotel has a travel desk and can arrange tours around Pokhara and offers package tour with transfer to their sister resort: Badreni Jungle Resort (badrenijungleresort@gmail.com) at Chitwan.
เจ้าของโรงแรมได้แนะนำให้ฉันรู้จักห้องอาหาร Tilapia ของร้านอาหารริมทะเลสาบซึ่งสามารถมองเห็นวิวทะเลสาบเฟวา (Phewa) อยู่ห่างจากโรงแรมประมาณ 3 กิโลเมตร มีปลาเทราต์สดๆ ทำให้รับประทาน และมีเมนูอาหารเนปาลพร้อมเครื่องดื่มหลากหลายไว้ให้บริการ The owner introduced me to their lakeside restaurant about 3 kilometers from the hotel. Overlooking Phewa Lake, Tilapia Restaurant serves trout fish at one of its dining pods on the stilts by the banks of the lake. The menu serves Nepali cuisines with a variety of beverages.
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The PASM once again finds the ground to hold the adventure event in the idyllic highlands of Nepal.
A line up of experts in the field of travel, tourism and hospitality will be addressing the Conference and the stakeholders in adventure tourism meet at the Adventure Mart, on a common platform, to a F2F meet to do business.
The PATA AGM, the PATA Executive Board & PATA Board Meeting, as well as Advisory Committee Meetings will take place during the event.
แพทย์เฉพาะทางโรคไตกว่า 240 คน เข้าร่วมฟังหลักสูตรเชิงลึกก่อนการประชุม ณ โรงพยาบาลเมดพาร์ค ซึ่งเป็นส่วนหนึ่งของการสัมมนาใหญ่ประจําปี “The World Congress of Nephrology 2023” หลักสูตรเชิงลึกนี้เปิดโอกาสให้แพทย์โรคไต นักวิจัยและผู้เชี่ยวชาญในวงการแพทย์มารวมตัวกันและหารือเกี่ยวกับโรค และเทคโนโลยีที่ทันสมัยในการรักษาโรคไตรวมถึงพูดคุยและเปิดโอกาสในการสร้างเครือข่ายระหว่างแพทย์เฉพาะทางเพื่อต่อยอดความรู้
หลักสูตรเชิงลึกก่อนการประชุม ณ โรงพยาบาลเมดพาร์ค ประกอบด้วยคอร์ส Catheters and Kidney Biopsy, Endovascular Intervention for AV Access และ Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) โดยในแต่ละช่วงจะประกอบด้วยการสัมมนา การฟังบรรยายจากผู้ชำนาญการเฉพาะด้าน พร้อมสาธิตการทำหัตถการกับเคสคนไข้จริง
ในโอกาสนี้ ทีมผู้บริหารของเมดพาร์ค นําโดย นพ. พงษ์พัฒน์ ปธานวนิช กรรมการผู้จัดการ ได้พบกับ ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อนิล อัครวัล อดีตประธาน American Society of Diagnostic and Intervention Nephrology และยังทําหน้าที่เป็นทูตของ International Society of Nephrology ในหลายๆ ประเทศ รวมถึงเป็นวิทยากรหลักของหลักสูตรนี้ โดยได้แบ่งปันแนวคิดและกลยุทธ์ของโรงพยาบาลเมดพาร์คในการเป็นโรงพยาบาลระดับตติยภูมิที่มีความเชี่ยวชาญเฉพาะด้านโรคยากและซ้บซ้อน
240 nephrologists and experts gather for pre-congress courses at MedPark Hospital, which is part of an annual seminar “The World Congress of Nephrology 2023”.
These pre-congress courses provide an opportunity for nephrologists, researchers, and industry experts to come together and discuss the latest science, new intervention techniques, and state-of-the-art technologies in Nephrology, as well as panel discussions and networking opportunities.
The Pre-congress courses consist of a discussion session where key decision-makers and stakeholders present problems and burdens of kidney care and disease in different regions, as well as in-depth three interventional courses with live demonstrations.
The topics cover Catheters and Kidney intervention by Assist. Prof. Dr Sukit Raksasuk, an expert nephrologist and a professor at Mahidol University, Endovascular Intervention for AV Access by Prof. Dr Tushar Vachharajani from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Dr ChiehSuai Tan from Singapore General Hospital and Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) by Prof. Jadranka Buturovic Ponikvar of University Medical Centre Ljubljana and Prof. Dr Vandana Dua Niyyar from Emory University, USA.
On this occasion, MedPark’s management team, led by Dr Pongpat Patanavanich, Managing Director, met with Professor Dr Anil Agarwal, Past President of the American Society of Diagnostic and Intervention Nephrology, and also served as an ambassador for the International Society of Nephrology who is a keynote speaker of this course to share MedPark’s concept and strategy of becoming a tertiary hospital with a speciality in high acuity and complex diseases.
“We are honoured to be part of this seminar and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among nephrologists,” said Pongpat “ I believe that by bringing together experts in the field, we can accelerate progress in kidney health treatment.”
This aligns with MedPark’s mission as the hospital aims to go beyond a stereotypical hospital and become a private-sector academic medical institution with the focus on three pillars; research, education and medical services. The goal is to continuously improve knowledge of medical staff, leading to better quality of care for their patients.
Five Thai Beaches Ranked among the Best Beaches in the World
Five beaches in Thailand have been voted among the most beautiful beaches in the world, according to the “Top 100 beaches on Earth 2023” ranking by the World Beach Guide website based in the United Kingdom.
Koh Kradan (เกาะกระดาน)
On the list of the Top 100 beaches on Earth 2023, Thailand’s Koh Kradan was named the best beach destination. Koh Kradan, an island in the Andaman Sea, is located in the southern province of Trang.
Koh Kradan is one of around 40 large and small islands that form a major part of the Hat Chao Mai National Park. The website writes, “Of all these islands and islets, Koh Kradan is perhaps the most beautiful and largely unspoiled. Despite being only a couple of hours south of Phuket and even closer to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Kradan is a world apart, sharing all the natural beauty but without the crowds and noise.”
Railay Beach (9th)Freedom Beach (18th)Laem Beach (21st)Tanot Bay Beach (44th)
Four other Thai beaches on the list of the top 100 for 2023 include Railay in Krabi province (9th), Freedom Beach in Phuket province (18th), Laem Beach on Yao Yai Island in Phang-nga province (21st) and Tanot Bay Beach on Ko Tao of Surat Thani province (44th).
Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the rankings of the five Thai beaches. This shows that Thailand’s beach destinations are popular among tourists.
The Prime Minister cited beaches as one of the country’s important natural resources, which have great economic potential for creating many activities to promote tourism.
Mr. Anucha said that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is strengthening the “Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters” campaign, with an emphasis on the promotion and development of high value and sustainable tourism in Thailand.
Key strategies include elevating the tourism supply and underlining the Kingdom’s 5F soft-power foundations – Food, Film, Festival, Fight, and Fashion – to offer meaningful travel experiences in Thailand.
Bangkok ranks 30th in world’s best cities, second-best in ASEAN
Bangkok has been ranked as the 30th-best city in the world and the second-best in ASEAN by Resonance Consultancy, a prominent tourism consulting company.
Government Spokesman revealed that the Prime Minister is pleased with Resonance Consultancy ranking Bangkok among the 30 best cities in the world 2023 or 100 Best Cities in the World 2023 as the second place in ASEAN.
Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is pleased that Resonance Consultancy has ranked Bangkok, Thailand, ranked 30th out of the 100 best cities in the world 2023 or 100 Best Cities in the World 2023 and the second in ASEAN as disclosed by the ATLAS & BOOTS website.
According to Mr. Anucha, Bangkok ranks 30th on the “100 Best Cities in the World 2023” report from Resonance Consultancy, which evaluates six categories including:
Place: This category considers factors such as the local climate, safety, tourist attractions, and livability.
Product: In this category, factors such as airport connectivity, museums, university rankings, and event venues are evaluated.
People: The people category takes into account the labor force participation rate and educational attainment of the local population.
Prosperity: This category looks at the presence of global leading companies, GDP, employment rates, and income equality.
Programming: Factors evaluated in this category include cultural events, nightlife experiences, quality restaurants, and shopping destinations.
Promotion: This category takes into account online search volumes and social media reviews.
However, the evaluation from the above 6 topics make Bangkok Ranked 30th in the world and 2nd in ASEAN
“The Prime Minister acknowledged the ranking results. and pleased that Bangkok, Thailand was ranked 30th of the best cities in the world 2023 and ranked 2nd in ASEAN, which in the work of the government wants to develop Thailand in all aspects. When analyzing the topics that Resonance Consultancy evaluates, they are all part of the work that the government attaches great importance to. The Prime Minister believes that Bangkok has a lot of potential for development, which requires cooperation from all people as well, and believes that many other cities in Thailand have the same development potential. The government is ready to work to develop the city and Thailand for all Thai people.”
การท่องเที่ยวสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ประจำเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ได้จัดการสัมมนาผ่านเว็บ เมื่อวันที่ 21 มีนาคม 2566 ที่ผ่านมา โดยเชิญผู้เข้าร่วมรับฟังการบรรยายสรุปในหัวข้อ “สนุกกับการผจญภัยและท้าทายที่สวิสเซอร์แลนด์” เพื่อสร้างแรงบันดาลใจให้ผู้ชมเดินทางท่องเที่ยวกับครอบครัวและทำกิจกรรมในสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ Switzerland Tourism (South-East Asia) conducted a webinar (21 March 2023) inviting participants in a briefing “We need to spring into fun, we need Switzerland” to inspire audience on family trips and activities in Switzerland.
แม้ว่าสวิตเซอร์แลนด์จะเป็นจุดหมายปลายทางสำหรับวันหยุดตลอดทั้งปี แต่ฤดูใบไม้ผลิและฤดูร้อนก็เป็นช่วงที่มีนักท่องเที่ยวมาเยือนมากที่สุด Although Switzerland is an all-year-round destination for holiday, spring and summer is the peak season for visitor’s arrival.
ในระหว่างการบรรยายโดยสรุป คุณบาทิสท์ พิเล (Batiste Pilet) ผู้อำนวยการการท่องเที่ยวสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ประจำภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ได้ประกาศถึงการฟื้นตัวอย่างน่าประทับใจของการท่องเที่ยวจากเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ในปี 2565 ที่มีสูงถึง 96% ของระดับก่อนเกิดโรคระบาดในปี 2562 บันทึกการเข้าพักค้างคืน 623,646 ครั้งจากผู้มาเยือนจากเอเชียในปี 2565 During online briefing, Batiste Pilet, Director of South-East Asia for Switzerland Tourism announced Impressive Recovery of Tourism from Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines) in 2022, reaching 96.4 % of 2019 pre pandemic level, recording 623,646 overnight stays from S.E. Asia visitors in 2022.
ตามการคาดการณ์ของการท่องเที่ยวสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ และ ออกซ์ฟอร์ด อีโคโนมิกส์ (Oxford Economics) การเข้าพักค้างคืนจากเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้จะยังคงเติบโตอย่างแข็งแกร่งในปี 2566 โดยเพิ่มขึ้น 19% เมื่อเทียบกับปี 2565 “เรามั่นใจว่าสวิตเซอร์แลนด์จะยังคงเป็นจุดหมายปลายทางการเดินทางยอดนิยมสำหรับนักเดินทางชาวเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้” คุณบาทิสท์ พิเล (Batiste Pilet) ผู้อำนวยการการท่องเที่ยวสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ประจำภูมิภาคเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ กล่าว “เราทำงานกันอย่างหนักตั้งแต่กลับมาเปิดใหม่เพื่อให้แน่ใจว่าสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ยังคงเป็นที่หนึ่งในใจและถูกมองว่าเป็นจุดหมายปลายทางที่ปลอดภัยและยั่งยืน เรารู้สึกตื่นเต้นที่เห็นว่าความพยายามของเราประสบผลสำเร็จ ในฤดูใบไม้ผลิปีนี้ เรามุ่งเน้นที่จะใช้ประโยชน์จากกลุ่มการเดินทางของครอบครัวและการส่งเสริมการพำนักระยะยาวในสวิตเซอร์แลนด์” คุณพิเลกล่าว According to ST’s and Oxford Economics’ forecast, overnights from Southeast Asia will continue their strong growth in 2023, with a 19% increase compared to 2022. “We are confident that Switzerland will continue to be a preferred travel destination for Southeast Asian travellers,” said Batiste Pilet, Director of Southeast Asia for ST. “We have been working hard since the reopening to ensure that Switzerland remains top of mind and is perceived as a safe and sustainable destination. We are thrilled to see that our efforts are paying off. In spring this year, we concentrate on tapping into the family travel segment and promoting extended stays in Switzerland,” said Mr. Pilet.
Jungfraujoch Railway to Top of Europe
กิจกรรมยอดนิยมสำหรับครอบครัว พร้อมทัวร์รถไฟสายใหญ่แห่งสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ด้วยเที่ยวบินตรงจากกรุงเทพฯ และสิงคโปร์ สวิตเซอร์แลนด์จึงเป็นจุดหมายปลายทางที่เหมาะสำหรับการเดินทางของครอบครัว Grand Train Tour of Switzerland คือสุดยอดการเดินทางด้วยรถไฟเพื่อการค้นพบสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ที่มีให้บริการตลอดทั้งปี เส้นทางนี้มีระยะทาง 1,280 กิโลเมตร รวมเส้นทางพาโนรามาที่มีชื่อเสียงทั้งหมดเป็นเส้นทางเดียวที่น่าทึ่งในแปดขั้นตอน พร้อมแนะนำโรงแรมที่เหมาะสำหรับครอบครัว 52 แห่ง โดยใช้ประโยชน์จากแอป Family Trips ซึ่งเสนอแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับวันหยุด Top Family Activities along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland With direct flights from Bangkok and Singapore, Switzerland is an ideal destination for family travel. Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is the ultimate train journey to discover Switzerland. Available all year round, this route spans 1,280 kilometres. It combines all the famous panoramic lines into one breath-taking route over eight stages with recommended 52 Family-Friendly hotels. Avail a Family Trips App, which offers holiday ideas.
ผู้เข้าร่วมจะได้เข้าร่วม Grand Train Tour โดยเน้นสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวมากมายของเมืองที่มีชีวิตชีวาที่สุดของยุโรปและหมู่บ้านสวิสภายใต้ร่มเงาของดินแดนมหัศจรรย์บนภูเขา สัมผัสความหรูหราของการใช้ระบบขนส่งสาธารณะที่ทันสมัยด้วยบัตร Swiss Flexi Pass ร่วมกับบัตรครอบครัว การเดินทางรอบสวิตเซอร์แลนด์เริ่มต้นจากจุดเดินทางที่มาถึงระหว่างประเทศที่ซูริก และลัดเลาะผ่านสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวและสถานที่สำคัญอันน่าทึ่งของสวิตเซอร์แลนด์เพื่อสัมผัสประสบการณ์หลักของยุโรป สามวัฒนธรรมในประเทศที่โอบล้อมไปด้วยความสุข: ภาษาเยอรมันในซูริกและส่วนใหญ่ทางตะวันตกของสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ ภาษาฝรั่งเศสในภูมิภาคทะเลสาบเจนีวาและบางส่วนของภาคกลาง/ภาคใต้ตอนกลางของสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ และภาษาอิตาลีในภูมิภาค Ticino ซึ่งอยู่ปลายสุดของภาคตะวันออกของประเทศ Participants are taken on a Grand Train Tour highlighting the many attractions of some of Europe’s most vibrant cities and Swiss villages in the shadow of the mountainous wonderland. Hooked on the luxury of using the state of the art public transportation with Swiss Flexi Pass combined with Family Card, the journey around Switzerland begins from the international arrival point at Zurich and winds through some of Switzerland’s mind-blowing sights and landmarks to experience Europe’s main three cultures within the blessed land-locked country: German in Zurich and most of the western Switzerland; French in Lake Geneva region and some parts of Central/ South-central Switzerland and Italian in Ticino region the tip of the eastern part of the country.
กิจกรรมยอดนิยมสำหรับครอบครัวที่จะรวมเข้ากับ Grand Train Tour ของสวิสเซอร์แลนด์: Top family-friendly activities to combine along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland:
• ซูริค: เพลิดเพลินกับดอกซากุระบานขณะปิกนิกในสวนสาธารณะ หรือเรียนรู้เกี่ยวกับความลับของกระต่ายช็อกโกแลตสำหรับเทศกาลอีสเตอร์ที่พิพิธภัณฑ์ช็อกโกแลตลินด์ (Lindt Home of Chocolate) • Zurich: Enjoy the magnificent cherry blossoms while picnicking in the park, or learn about the secrets of chocolate Easter bunnies at Lindt Home of Chocolate.
• บริเวณเทือกเขาจุงเฟรา: ขึ้นรถไฟไปยังจุดสูงสุดของยุโรปหรือขึ้นกระเช้าไฟฟ้าในกรินเดลวาลด์ อันดับแรก คุณจะพบสนามเด็กเล่นที่งดงามพร้อมชิงช้า โครงปีนเขา หาดทราย และบริเวณสำหรับเล่นน้ำ สิ่งมหัศจรรย์ของโลกที่ไม่ควรพลาด: น้ำตกทรึมเมิลบัค (Trummelbach) ที่เลาเทอร์บรุนเนิน (หมู่บ้านเล็กๆ ใจกลางหุบเขาสูงในรัฐเบิร์น Lauterbrunnen) • Jungfrau Region: Ride the train to the Top of Europe or the cable car in Grindelwald First to find an idyllic playground with swings, climbing structures, sand, and a water play area. Not to miss the World Wonder: the Trummelbach Waterfall at Lauterbrunnen.
• ชิลธอร์น: จุดชมวิวเพื่อชมยอดเขาไอเกอร์ ยอดเขาเมินซ์ และ ยอดเขาจุงเฟรา อันงดงาม เยี่ยมชมสปายเวิลด์ ที่ Piz Gloria (ภัตตาคารหมุนได้ 360°) และกลายเป็นสายลับพิเศษ หรือท้าทายความกล้าของคุณที่สะพาน Thrill Walk ที่สถานี Birg • Schilthorn: The vantage point to view the magnificent mountains: Eiger, Monch and Jungrau. Visit Spy World at Piz Gloria, and become a special agent, or challenge your courage on the Thrill Walk in Birg.
• ยอดเขาแมทเธอร์ฮอร์น (Matterhorn Region): ใช้เวลากับสุนัข Saint Bernard สุนัขประจำชาติของสวิสเซอร์แลนด์ที่ศูนย์ฝึกและเพาะพันธุ์สุนัขพันธ์ุเซนต์เบอร์นาร์ดแบร์รี่แลนด์ และการจัดแสดงประวัติความเป็นมาเกี่ยวกับสุนัขกู้ภัยชนิดนี้ (Barryland) ในเมืองมาร์ตินญี่ (Martigny) หรือผจญภัยในทะเลสาบใต้ดินที่ใหญ่ที่สุดของสวิตเซอร์แลนด์ใน St. Leonard ร่วมสนุกกับเกมล่าสมบัติวอลลิสกับแกะจมูกดำ • Matterhorn Region: Spend some time with some of Switzerland’s mascot Saint Bernard dogs at Barryland in Martigny or venture into Switzerland’s largest underground lake in St. Leonard. Join in the fun of Wollis Treasure Hunt with Black-nose sheep
• Zermatt – Matterhorn: ไถลลงจากภูเขาด้วยรถลากหรือจักรยานของ FunVenture ถ่ายรูปครอบครัวหน้ายอดเขาแมทเทอร์ฮอร์นอันโด่งดังและเฉลิมฉลองครบรอบ 125 ปีของสถานีรถไฟกรอนเนอร์แกรต จากเซอร์แมทขึ้น กลาเซียร์เอ็กซ์เพรส (Glacier Express) เส้นทางแบบพาโนรามาที่ช้าที่สุดในโลกไปยังเซนต์มอริตซ์ • Zermatt – Matterhorn: Glide down the mountain with FunVenture carts or bikes. Take a family photo in front of the iconic Matterhorn and celebrate 125 years of Gornergrat Railway. From Zermatt board the world’s slowest panoramic Glacier Express to St. Moritz.
เซนต์มอริตซ์ St. Moritz
• เกราบึนเดิน: การเตรียมตัวช่วงฤดูหนาวที่ Freestyle Academy ใน Laax หรือลองเลื่อนหิมะที่มาดริสาแลนด์ Madrisa Land ในดาวอส คลอสเตอร์ส (Davos Klosters) • Graubünden: Train for winter at the Freestyle Academy in Laax or try the Madrisa Land toboggans in Davos Klosters
• รถไฟเบอร์นิน่าเอ็กซ์เพรส: ลองนั่งรถไฟเบอร์นิน่าเอ็กซ์เพรส (Bernina Express) รถไฟสายประวัติศาสตร์และสายโรแมนติคที่สวยที่สุดในประเทศสวิตเซอร์แลนด์จากเมืองคูร์ (Chur) ไปยังเมืองทิราโน (Tirano) แล้วข้ามสะพาน Landwasser สะพานรถไฟทางกลางหุบเขาที่มีชื่อเสียง หรือชื่นชมสะพานจากด้านล่าง โดยขึ้นรถไฟด่วน Landwasser Express “Choo Choo Train” • RhB – Bernina Express: Try the historical train from Chur to Tirano and cross the famous Landwasser bridge or admire the bridge from below, taking the Landwasser Express “Choo Choo Train.”
Panorama Yacht Saphir (cr: Switzerland Information Center)
• ทะเลสาบลูเซิร์น: เพลิดเพลินกับการล่องเรือยอทช์ Saphir แบบพาโนรามาบนทะเลสาบลูเซิร์น และปีนเทือกเขาปิลาตุส (Mount Pilatus) เพื่อเล่นไต่เชือก Fräkmüntegg ขึ้นรถไฟ Gothard Panorama Express จาก Luzern ไปยัง Fluelen แล้วขึ้นเรือเพื่อเดินทางถึง Lugano •Lake Lucerne Region: Enjoy a cruise aboard the panoramic yacht Saphir on Lake Lucerne and climb Mount Pilatus to play in the Fräkmüntegg rope park. Board the Gothard Panorama Express from Luzern to Fluelen and hop on a boat to arrive Lugano.
• ยอดเขาทิตลิส: จุดหมายปลายทางสำหรับครอบครัวที่ได้รับการรับรองนี้มีโปรแกรมวันหยุดฟรีสำหรับเด็ก มีกิจกรรมมากมายนับไม่ถ้วน การเดินป่าที่เหมาะสำหรับครอบครัว สนามเด็กเล่นที่สวยงาม และกิจกรรมมากมายบนภูเขาหรือในหุบเขา • Titlis: This certified family destination offers a free vacation program for children; there are countless activities, family-friendly hikes, spectacular playgrounds, and plenty of action on the mountain or in the valley.
• โวราลเปน เอ็กซ์เพรส: รถไฟขบวนใหม่จากลูเซิร์นไปยังซังคท์กัลเลิน และเปลี่ยนรถไฟกลับไปที่ซูริกเพื่อขึ้นเที่ยวบินของสายการบินสวิสอินเตอร์เนชั่นแนลแอร์ไลน์ • Voralpen Express: Newest train from Luzern to St. Gallen and change the train back to Zurich to catch your Swiss International Air Lines flight.
เทศกาลดื่ม Pure Valais Alphorn 21 – 23 กรกฎาคม 2023 Drink Pure Valais Alphorn Festival 21 – 23 July, 2023:
พิธีเริ่มในวันศุกร์ที่ 21 กรกฎาคม โดยมีพิธีเปิดเวลา 16.30 น. กลุ่มผู้เล่นอัลฟอร์น (Alphorn) ระดับปรมาจารย์มารวมตัวกันเพื่อเล่นคอนเสิร์ตที่ยอดเยี่ยม ตั้งแต่เวลา 20.00 น. The festivities begin on Friday 21 July with the opening ceremony at 16.30. Groups of master Alphorn players gather for a brilliant one of its kind of a Concert from 20:00 hours.
ณ ใจกลางเมืองเนนดาซอันเงียบสงบ เทศกาลเริ่มขึ้นเวลา 09.45 ด้วยการแข่งขันอัลฟอร์นอย่างเป็นทางการ หลังจากการแข่งขัน ก็มีการเฉลิมฉลองตลอดทั้งวันที่เข้าร่วมโดยกลุ่มชาวบ้านจะสร้างความบันเทิงให้กับผู้ชมและแขกจากนานาชาติจนกระทั่งสิ้นสุดวันด้วยพิธีมิสซาที่โบสถ์ Haute Nendaz At the center of the tranquil town of Nendaz, festivities begins at 0945 with the official Alphorn competition. After the competition, day long festivities participated by folk groups will entertain the audience and international guests until the day concludes with a mass at the church of Haute Nendaz.
ในวันสุดท้าย: วันเสาร์ที่ 23 กรกฎาคม ผู้เล่นอัลฟอร์น (Alphorn) นักดนตรีแบบดั้งเดิมของวาเล (Valaisan) และผู้ชมจะมารวมตัวกันบนพื้นที่สูงของเมืองเนนดาซ (Nendaz) ที่ Tracouet สำหรับการแข่งขันสุดท้ายที่ยิ่งใหญ่ Grand Finale of Alphorn ซึ่งเริ่มตั้งแต่เวลา 11.30 น. มีพิธีเฉลิมฉลองตลอดวัน รวมทั้งพิธีมอบรางวัล พิธีย่างบาร์บีคิวและพิธีโบกสะบัดธง http://www.nendaz.ch/th On the final day: Saturday 23 July, Alphorn players, traditional Valaisan musicians and the audience will gather on high ground of Nendaz at Tracouet for the Grand Finale of Alphorn competition beginning at 1130AM. The daylong festivities include Prize giving ceremony, BBQ and flag hurling ceremony. http://www.nendaz.ch/en
เพิ่มพูน เพชรพริ้ม (Permpoon Pejrprim) ผู้แทน/บรรณาธิกร (Representative/Sub-Editor) อี-ทราเวลเล่อร์สคลับ ทราเวล อัปเดต (ไทย) | E-Travelers Club travel update (Thai) ร่วมงานและรายงาน (attend and report)
Kanchanaburi Skywalk is ready for a soft opening on 18 August
The first phase of the Kanchanaburi Skywalk is going to open for public testing from 18 to 26 August 2022 before the official opening next month.
The 12-meter-high skywalk with a 150-meter-long transparent glass walkway is located along the Kwai Yai River of Kanchanaburi province’s Muang district.
Those interested in joining the soft opening may either walk in or make a reservation by registering online through the website http://shorturl.asia/s4drw
– 100 people who have made online reservations and 50 walk-ins will be allowed to use the skywalk on weekdays after 15.30 hr. – 200 online reservations and 200 walk-ins will be allowed on weekends after 14.00 hr.
Bangkok Ranks Top in Asia-Pacific Local Knowledge Leaders Attracting International Conferences
Latest report from GainingEdge on “Leveraging Intellectual Capital,” shows that Bangkok has been able to leverage its local knowledge leaders by attracting 123 international conferences and has local leaders assuming positions on the boards of 194 international associations.
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok was ranked in the top position in Asia-Pacific for its ability to leverage its knowledge leaders in international associations to attract international conventions, according to GainingEdge.
GainingEdge, a consulting firm in international conferences, released its latest report on “Leveraging Intellectual Capital”. The report shows that Bangkok has local knowledge leaders assuming positions in the boards of 194 international associations and they can attract 123 international conferences of the associations to their city. The performance was translated into “Harnessing Ratio” at 63.4%. The percentage is the highest in Asia-Pacific, followed by Shanghai (51.7%), Singapore (50.8%), Taipei (45.9%), and Kuala Lumpur (44.3%).
The firm ranked MICE destinations worldwide on the basis of the influence of their knowledge leaders in attracting international conventions. It compared the number of knowledge leaders from each city who are on the governing bodies of international associations and the number of international conventions that the city has hosted from 2018–2021. The correlation between the two numbers – or how efficiently representation converts to bid wins – is defined as a city’s Harnessing Ratio.
On a global scale, Bangkok ranked 6th place behind Prague (95%), Dublin (81.9%), Lisbon (81.8%), Montreal (77.2%) and Berlin (64.7%).
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), said: “GainingEdge’s recommendation that destinations undertake “smart” bid strategies by engaging local knowledge leaders with a strong reputation to support their bids is in line with a new initiative of TCEB called Thailand Convention Ambassador Programme. We have so far appointed Prof. Emeritus Dr. Somsri Pausawasdi (Honorary Convention Ambassador – Medical) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Djitt Laowattana (Convention Ambassador – Robotics) as Thailand’s first Convention Ambassadors. The two ambassadors have played a role in supporting Thai medical and robotics professionals to assume the positions in the governing bodies of international associations”.
The roles of the Convention Ambassador are persuasive advocates for Thailand. They will help communicate the value of hosting a convention and put together intellectual resources and support necessary for local associations to win bids. The Thailand Convention Ambassador Programme will be expanded progressively to include other “Thailand 4.0” and “Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model” industries such as food, and agriculture.
Elevates new safety measures by launching the Emerging Infectious Diseases & Acute Respiratory Infection Clinic (EIDARIC)
MedPark Hospital, co-designed by doctors, strives to provide patient care with the highest level of safety by opening the Emerging Infectious Diseases & Acute Respiratory Infection Clinic (EIDARIC), presided by Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn Deputy Director General, Department of Disease Control – Ministry of Public Health and Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, Department Chief of The Department of Health Service Support for the clinic inauguration ceremony.
After Thailand reopens its borders to welcome tourists, there is a considerably upward trend of domestic and international travelers as well as medical tourism. MedPark Hospital recognizes the need to tighten screening measures to build public confidence in the safety of the hospital. EIDARIC is established to safely care for not only COVID-19 patients but also patients with new emerging diseases. EIDARIC screening measures can elevate the safety for patients and their families, and for the benefit of health care workers and society.
Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, said, “Seeing a private hospital tightens its vigilant measures against the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and well-prepared to tackle new emerging diseases denotes the hand-in-hand cooperation between the public and private sector – important partners –ensuring that our country can effectively tackle new emerging diseases. MedPark Hospital represents the advancement and readiness of the country’s health system to welcome medical travelers and Thai nationals with earnest service and safety. Health care workers can be confident that the hospital has laid out effective preventive measures to make the hospital ground a true safe zone.”
Even though other public and private organizations are starting to relax their COVID-19 preventive measures, the hospital remains the main point of contact to treat, monitor, and devise plans to handle ongoing and future infectious diseases for patients and society. MedPark hospital has, thus, developed the Dual Management System for the hospital to separate patients with infectious diseases from normal patients.
Dr. Pongpat Patanavanich, Managing Director of MedPark Hospital, added, “We resolve to treat high acuity and complex diseases. Therefore, our hospital must be the safest and most hygienic place to protect patients from the risks of infectious diseases, regardless of whether it’s COVID-19 or other emerging diseases. We have implemented a dual system to separate symptomatic, high-risk patients from others; they can receive treatments at negative-pressure EIDARIC outside the hospital’s main building to decrease the risk of transmission. Patients can be confident that MedPark hospital is a ‘safe haven’ and will receive treatments from medical specialists with assurance.”
EIDARIC is a negative pressure clinic, designed and constructed to confer effective airborne infectious disease containment. With its one-stop medical care and service, EIDARIC is properly multi-compartmentalized, where patients can see a medical specialist, obtain a quick swab for RT-PCR COVID-19 test, have chest radiography, collect prescription drugs, make a payment, and receive a follow-up appointment all in one place. EIDARIC is air-conditioned- Air vented from the EIDARIC passes through a HEPA filter, decreasing the risk of airborne transmission both within and outside the clinic. These are the efforts and measures taken for the safety and quality of care, so that patients – Thai or international – can come to see their doctors with a peace of mind.
From left to right: Ms. Supanich Thiansing, Director of Meetings and Incentives Department of TCEB, Mrs. Supawan Teerarat, TCEB’s Senior Vice President – MICE Capability and Innovation, Mr. Christopher Kim, President of Unicity International, Mr. Bobby Kim, Executive Vice President – Asia Pacific, Unicity International during the press conference at TCEB office in Bangkok on July 19, 2022, announcing the 2022 Unicity Global Leadership & Innovation Conference scheduled between 5-7 August 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
TCEB Helps Thailand Clinch Unicity’s Global Conference, the Largest MI Group Since the Country’s Reopening
With the support of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), the nutritional supplement company Unicity has selected Thailand as the destination for its 2022 Unicity Global Leadership & Innovation Conference. To be held from 5-7 August, the convention will be attended by more than 10,000 Unicity distributors from over 50 countries. Unicity’s decision to hold the conference in Bangkok with post-event tours to Pattaya and Phuket testifies to Thailand’s readiness for events. The event is projected to generate an income of 660 million baht for Thailand.
Mrs. Supawan Teerarat, TCEB’s Senior Vice President – MICE Capability and Innovation said: “We are delighted that Unicity has selected Thailand for its 2022 Unicity Global Leadership & Innovation Conference. The event, scheduled to take place at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center in Bangkok, will be the largest corporate meeting and incentive travel group to visit Thailand since travel restrictions were lifted.
“As the COVID-19 situation abated and business travel and tourism resume worldwide, we are mobilising our resources to attract more MICE events to Thailand. International corporations are confident that Thailand is ready to host events of all sizes because we have all the necessary controls and support in place. TCEB’s collaboration with various government departments and MICE organisations are bearing fruit – we are witnessing an upswing in corporate meetings and incentive groups coming to Thailand.”
To help bring the 2022 Unicity Global Leadership & Innovation Conference to Thailand, TCEB provided a partial subsidy and comprehensive services. For example, Unicity executives and its pre-event conference teams will enjoy fast-track immigration clearance with TCEB’s MICE Lane Service at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, and arrangements have also been made with Thai embassies and consulates abroad to facilitate visa application by Unicity delegates in their home countries.
Unicity’s 2022 global conference will have a deep economic impact in Thailand, especially for venues, hotels, event organisers, transport providers, food and beverage providers, and retailers. Bangkok, the host city, as well as Pattaya and Phuket, the two primary post-conference tour destinations, will benefit the most from spending by delegates.
Mr. Christopher Kim, President of Unicity International announced that the 2022 Global Leadership and Innovation Conference will be held under the theme ‘IT’S TIME TO FEEL GREAT’ where all delegates will move forward together for success. Unicity is all geared up to host the mega event and every Unicity distributor has been longing to celebrate their successes together! This will also boost morale amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic, which has deprived people of their happiness in many aspects. For Unicity, this has been a significant challenge that they have already overcome with and thus are ready to share it with people.
“This is the second time Unicity has hosted Global Leadership and Innovation Conference in Thailand after it took place in 2014 with great success and both were actively supported by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or TCEB. With utmost confidence in Thailand’s strong economic potential, along with the country’s reputation as a dream destination of travellers worldwide, the conference will draw more than 10,000 Unicity distributors from more than 50 countries across the world with the common goal to Make Life Better for all. In addition, the conference will demonstrate Unicity’s business growth and success in the fast-growing market of Asia and will benefit the overall economy for Thailand.” said Mr. Christopher Kim.
Looking ahead, TCEB forecasts Thailand will host no less than 25 international corporate meetings and incentive travel groups from July–September this year, which will contribute more than 1,000 million baht to the Thai economy. This includes 15,138 travellers from the key source markets of India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
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ผู้นำสตรีกว่า 600 คนจาก 52 ประเทศทั่วโลกร่วมการประชุมสุดยอดผู้นำสตรี Global Summit of Women โดยมีพล.อ.ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา นายกรัฐมนตรีของไทย เป็นประธานในพิธีเปิดซึ่งจัดขึ้นที่บางกอกคอนเวนชั่นเซ็นเตอร์
ทั้งนี้ การประชุมสุดยอดผู้นำสตรีระดับโลก (Global Summit of Women – GSW) ก่อตั้งขึ้นเป็นครั้งแรกเมื่อปี พ.ศ. 2533 ที่นิวยอร์คโดยความร่วมมือระหว่างองค์กรภาครัฐ เอกชน และองค์กรไม่หวังผลกำไร ที่มีวิสัยทัศน์เดียวกันในการสนับสนุนโอกาสทางเศรษฐกิจให้แก่สตรีทั่วโลก องค์กรเหล่านี้ได้ร่วมกันแลกเปลี่ยนข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับกิจกรรมริเริ่มโดยผู้นำสตรีในแต่ละภูมิภาคทั่วโลก ที่ประสบความสำเร็จและกลยุทธ์เชิงสร้างสรรค์ การประชุมสุดยอดผู้นำสตรีระดับโลกเป็นการประชุมในเชิงธุรกิจที่เน้นบทบาทความก้าวหน้าของสตรีในเศรษฐกิจโลก
Women’s Business Summit Looks at Post-COVID Economy
32-year-old Summit convenes leaders in business, government and civil society to reboot women’s economic progress post-pandemic
Over 600 women leaders from 52 countries were welcomed by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Global Summit of Women’s Opening Ceremony held at the Bangkok Convention Center on Thursday, June 23rd. Delegates to the three-day Summit include Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani, the Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan, women Ministers, government officials, and business leaders from four continents. This year marks the first time Thailand has hosted this prestigious international event in the Summit’s 32-year history.
Led by its President Irene Natividad, the Summit opened on June 22nd with the ringing of the opening bell at the Stock Exchange of Thailand by members of the Thailand Host Committee led by Kobkarn Wattanavrangul, former Minister of Tourism & Sports, and the Summit’s International Planning Committee.
“Women opening stock exchanges are rare globally, so having one here in Thailand signals the emerging group of women leading companies in this country’s dynamic economy,” states Natividad.
“We are also pleased to hold this global gathering in a country cited by Bloomberg as having 40% women’s leadership of Thailand’s major enterprises,” adds Natividad, since the Summit’s 32-year focus is on facilitating women’s economic progress worldwide. To share a macro-view of Thailand’s economy and investment opportunities, former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan presented in the opening session on “Doing Business with Thailand.” Acting on this idea, a Vietnam-Thailand BtoB Forum was a side event to the Summit that took place in the morning organized by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry with the Thailand Chamber of Commerce.
Also on Thursday, a Ministerial Roundtable brought Thailand’s Minister for Social Development Chuti Krairiksh and Deputy Minister of Education Kalaya Sophonphanich to meet with their counterparts in an exchange of different programs where government and business have collaborated to improve women’s economic opportunities.
The majority of participants, however, are hundreds of women corporate and entrepreneurial leaders from four continents. Taking place during a pandemic, the Summit’s focus is on how to revive women’s economic progress, which was set back during COVID whether through job losses or the collapse of many women-owned enterprises. Exchanges on what works in this new economic landscape, whether in terms of government policies or business practices, forms the core of the Summit sessions.
“It is a great honor for Thailand to welcome such an impressive group of women leaders from all over the world,” states Wattanavrangul. “Thai women are ready to join with their peers globally to lead in the post-COVID era.”
A major leader who has worked to improve people’s lives in stemming the spread of viruses of all kinds will be recognized on Friday, June 24th with the Global Women’s Leadership Awards that will be granted to Dr. Krisana Kraisintu, the “Pharmacist for the Poor,” who developed a generic antiretroviral drug that treated HIV at low cost, helping victims in many countries, especially in the African region.
Global Summit of Women successfully drew to a conclusion in Bangkok. A true history for Thai MICE industry as the 3-day event is the first large-scale international convention held face-to-face in Thailand after the country was fully reopened on June 1. For GSW itself, this is the summit’s first edition in Thailand.
The Summit ends on June 25th with two significant outcomes of the Bangkok Summit — its first carbon-neutral gathering ever in the Summit’s 32-year history, implemented through the assistance of the Thai Host Committee. The other is the addition to Thailand’s Corporate Governance Code of clearer language on gender diversity in corporate boards as a necessary component of good corporate governance, implemented through a collaboration between Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission President Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol and Summit President Irene Natividad.
“Change benefitting women happens more quickly when we exchange ideas and winning strategies across borders, and the Summit is the platform for that transmission, states Natividad.
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Thailand to host 2022 Global Summit of Women in June, first MICE event of scale as Thailand reopens
Thailand will welcome over 1,000 participants from more than 60 countries at the high-profile 2022 Global Summit of Women, scheduled from 23–25 June 2022 in Bangkok. The event is becoming the first large-scale international convention held face-to-face in 2 years. It will shine the spotlight on Thailand’s MICE industry as the country reopens and prepares for a rapid rebound in international business events.
The announcement was made jointly by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), led by Mrs. Nichapa Yoswee, Senior Vice President, together with the President of the Global Summit of Women, Ms. Irene Natividad, the Thailand Host Committee Chair, Ms. Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, and Mr. Siripakorn Chiosamut, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications and Marketing Director at the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Originally scheduled for 2020, the event is the first large-scale in-person global convention that Thailand will host after a two-year gap. The event is also seen as a timely opportunity for Thailand to present itself as a “World Destination” for international events as the country has gradually introduced relaxation measures for incoming travel and events during the past three months. On 1 April 2022 onwards, requirement of negative pre-arrival RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel was abolished. From 1 May, Test and Go arrangement which required test upon arrival has been no more in effect and from 1 June, simplified version of Thailand Pass was introduced for overseas travellers for enhanced facilitation. The removal of these requirements has given MICE organisers freedom to plan larger in-person gatherings as long as the relevant COVID-19 safety measures are in place
Mrs. Nichapa Yoswee, Senior Vice President of TCEB, said: “Thailand is back and we are again ready to woo the world with our commitment, capability, and creativity. And the Global Summit of Women is the perfect platform to do that. With its values of gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness, the Summit not only mirrors our national aspirations as set out under Thailand’s 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan but also reflects the resilience and economic contribution of our MICE industry. We are expecting 1,000 participants and women leaders from 60 countries and an income of 80 million baht from this much-anticipated world-class convention.”
Mrs. Nichapa added that Thailand’s MICE industry is putting behind the setbacks caused by COVID-19 and is gearing up for a strong rebound. According to TCEB, although Thailand has been continually impacted by the COVID-19 situation, the MICE industry in Thailand could generate income of over 33.2 billion baht, creating over 46,000 jobs last year. Apart from 23 TCEB-supported international events announced for 2022, the annual APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting scheduled for 18-19 November 2022 in Bangkok will be a highlight attracting world’s attention to Thailand.
Ms. Natividad said: “As Summit President, I am looking forward to bringing this renowned Summit to Thailand, a country where women rank high in economic participation in business and government. The 2022 theme – ‘Women: Creating Opportunities in the New Reality’ – will focus on driving post-pandemic economy. Male and female senior executives of multinational corporations are expected from countries as diverse as South Africa, Vietnam, France, Spain, Mexico, Germany, and Kazakhstan. There is genuine excitement in being able to meet in person for the first time in over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Ms. Kobkarn said: “The Global Summit of Women is the biggest stage for international women leaders in the world. The 2022 Summit will confirm our capabilities to host conferences and generate confidence in the Thai economy, focusing on continued economic development and promoting new investment. I am sure the Summit will empower women and encourage cooperation between every sector to build a new generation for economic recovery.”
Mr. Siripakorn said: “This world-level convention is an important step to build confidence internationally that Thailand is ready to welcome tourists after the long slowdown during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. It is also an opportunity to provide an impressive tourist experience to the women leaders who are delegates at the 2022 Global Summit of Women. Women currently have a key role in driving the economy because of their capabilities for increased income. They are also one of the major market segments with high tourism potential because of their confidence and courage in deciding to travel.”
Other than being an indicator of the upswing in market sentiment, the 2022 Global Summit of Women in Thailand will also be noted for its “Carbon Neutral” format. All meetings and activities at the Summit will be monitored for their carbon footprint, and emissions from energy use, participant’s travel, catering, and waste management will be offset with purchase of carbon credits from the Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Thailand. The Summit will also showcase community products from throughout Thailand to promote local enterprises.
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The MICHELIN Guide Expands Into The Northeast Region, “Isan”
The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2023 will feature Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen as representative cities of the Isan Region.
The MICHELIN Guide and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) have co-hosted a press conference to announce the MICHELIN Guide Thailand’s expansion of its coverage to Thailand’s Northeastern region – widely known as “Isan” – in its sixth edition, to be released at the end of 2022. With 20 provinces in this largest region of Thailand, four provincial cities – namely Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen – are selected to represent the region’s distinctive and flavorful cuisine, as well as its remarkable natural and cultural heritage.
Northeastern Thai or “Isan” cuisine has an interesting background with cultural influences from ancient eras – including the Sukhothai Kingdom and Khmer empire – as well as from neighboring countries i.e. Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China. The region has fields and forests on plateaus and mountains suitable for livestock farming. In addition, it is a significant area for quality rice cultivation – including the world-famous Jasmine rice and glutinous rice. Although Isan food does not contain any seafood ingredients due to its landlocked geographical location, the region has many rivers – notably, the Mekong River, where freshwater fish are in abundance.
Red lotus sea in Udon Thani (ทะเลบัวแดง จังหวัดอุดรธานี)
According to Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, Michelin inspectors have been impressed with the flavorful and distinctive Isan cuisine, as it employs simple cooking methods yet delivers subtle and complex flavour profiles – such as boiling, grilling, steaming, slow-cooking, and – above all – the food preservation technique, which is considered a highlight of the cuisine, as it showcases local wisdom in keeping fish and seasonal vegetables for longer shelf life as food ingredients. Fermented fish [pla ra], made of local fish fermented in salt and rice, is the most famous and major preserved ingredient that has been used in many dishes and sauces, and has been registered as a heritage of national cultural wisdom since 2012.
“Apart from unique food and interesting culinary background, there are many Isan-born chefs with food knowledge and cooking experience from working in world-famous restaurants abroad, and have now opened their own restaurants in their homeland. They play a significant role in elevating Isan food to the next level – using local ingredients combined with their superior cooking skills, setting a new standard for more high-quality local food. This is a great sign that the Northeastern region of Thailand will soon be an interesting tourist destination for local gastronomy, contributing to a good economy among local communities and markets,” said Mr.Poullennec.
Thai papaya salad or Som Tam, a renowned Northeastern Thai dish. (ส้มตำ เมนูเด็ดขึ้นชื่อของภาคอีสาน)
Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has regarded the existence of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand during the past 5 years as a valuable contribution to TAT’s mission to promote Thailand as an international gastronomic destination. The increasing number of MICHELIN-starred, Bib Gourmand-awarded, and selected dining establishments featured in each edition of the MICHELIN Guide Thailand – partially as a result of the MICHELIN Guide’s further exploration of new territories across the country’s different regions, and partially as a result of local restaurants striving to improve quality and service to live up to prestigious MICHELIN Guide standards – help drive awareness and set new trends for gastro-tourism among local and international travelers on a broader spectrum.
Comparing the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2018 edition to the latest 2022 edition, the number of overall selected eateries is up from 126 to 361. Out of this, the number of Michelin-starred eateries has increased from 17 to 32, and Bib Gourmand-awarded from 35 to 133. The coverage has expanded from “Bangkok” in the 2018 edition, to now include “Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Phang-Nga” in the 2022 edition.
Sam Phan Bok at Ubon Ratchathani and flavourful Isan cuisine await your discovery. (อาหารอีสานและสามพันโบกที่จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี แหล่งท่องเที่ยวที่งดงามของภาคอีสานอีกแห่ง)
“Thailand’s Northeastern region has a vast potential – in terms of culinary culture and history, diverse tourist attractions, as well as charming local lifestyle. Apart from delicious and authentic Northeastern Thai or ‘Isan’ cuisine, people of all ages can enjoy visiting attractions like Khao Yai National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – that situated mainly in Nakhon Ratchasima, Pha Taem National Park in Ubon Ratchathani, Ban Chiang Archaeological Site in Udon Thani, Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum in Khon Kaen. Moreover, the Northeastern region has a lot of outstanding local food and handicraft products, with more than 34 registered Geographical Indication (GI) items, to look out for when shopping for souvenirs. With the launch of the upcoming 2023 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, we hope that not only will the entire world be aware of the vibrant culinary scene of the Northeastern region of Thailand, but also boost tourism and the local economy at the same time,” said Mr.Supasorn.
Thailand to host International Horticultural Expo 2026 in Udon Thani
March 8, 2022: Thailand is chosen to host the International Horticultural Expo 2026 in Udon Thani, a northeastern province. It will be the first landmark global event in the Greater Mekong Subregion. The mega-event will be featuring the theme “Diversity of Life: Connecting Water, Plants, and People for Sustainable Living” driven by the ‘3S’ food and farming policy and BCG economic model of the government and SDGs of the United Nations.
At the annual general meeting 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) agreed to the Thai proposal in which International Horticultural Expo 2026 will be hosted in Udon Thani province during 1 November 2026 to 14 March 2027. The proposed theme is “Diversity of Life: Connecting Water, Plants, and People for Sustainable Living”, citing the site’s unique wetland area and the special connection between water, natural resources, and the people living in it.
Presenting the proposal at the handover ceremony of the event to a new host destination was H.E. Dr. Chalermchai Sree-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, who was head of the Thai delegation. He expressed appreciation on behalf of the Thai government to the AIPH members for the trust and support given to Thailand and cited the success as a fruitful collaboration among various government agencies and private organisations, led by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB and the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives,
According to Dr. Chalermchai, Thailand is committed to contributing to the global food security through the ‘3S’ farming and food policy, focusing on Food Safety, Food Security, and Sustainability. This aims to fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while adhering to the climate aspiration of the Paris Agreement. Such commitment can serve the theme and presentation of the Expo in Udon Thani and will help shed light on the sustainability issue, inspire and ignite collaboration on global actionable measures towards sustainability living with minimal cost to the ecosystem’.
Also attending the meeting was Mr. Sayam Sirimongkol, Udon Thani’s Governor, who reaffirmed the city’s readiness to ensure the success of the Expo. The Udon Thani Expo 2026 will be the first International Horticultural Expo ever held in a wetland area. Furthermore, the province’s status as the gateway to the Greater Mekong Subregion and a transportation and economic hub of the area will guarantee a diverse display of cultures and floras befitting the theme.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), who represented Thailand in the official bid for the Expo, expressed Thailand’s confidence in hosting the landmark global event, portraying the success of the past two horticultural expos hosted by Thailand in Chiang Mai province.
He also emphasised the government’s development strategy and national agenda to promote the Bio-Circular-Green Economy Model or BCG as a new development model that seeks to drive socio-economic growth while minimizing and even reversing the negative impacts on the environment. The strategy will be of great contribution to Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026.
The Udon Thani Expo 2026 is expected to cost 2,500 million baht in investment and attract 3.6 million visitors over 134 days during the expo.
Mr. Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General of AIPH, remarked on behalf of the AIPH that AIPH hopes to see positive contributions of the Expo to the attainment of the global agendas as well as the development of the local community and the Greater Mekong Subregion as a whole.
Udon Thani (MICE City), a province of 1.5 million populations, is located in the northeastern region of Thailand, 580 kilometers away by road from Bangkok. The city can be reached daily by one-hour flight from Bangkok.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of MICHELIN Guides, revealed: “Due to lockdowns and dine-in restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in many countries, the restaurant business has been on its all-time lows. Nevertheless, Thailand sees the opening of new restaurants with interesting cuisine types – such as street-food-inspired stalls and authentic Thai food from ancient recipes. Local produce and ingredients have been incorporated in the menu, as diners are increasingly concerned about living healthy lifestyles and food sources. This not only ensures optimum freshness that elevates the cuisine, but also encourages sustainability in the agriculture and restaurant industries that help boost up the local economy.”
“This year’s MICHELIN Guide celebrates Ayutthaya as the latest city introduced into the guide – yet the oldest and with the richest heritage among all. In addition, this former capital city of Thailand boasts historical charm and retains among the greatest history in Thai cuisine. We are thus convinced that our local and international readers will enjoy exploring this extended coverage of Thailand’s culinary scene,” added Mr.Poullennec.
Six New Entrants Joining the one MICHELIN Star List, While the two MICHELIN Star Listing Remains the Same
In the 2022 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition, Two-MICHELIN-Star listing remains the same with 6 entries – namely, Chef’s Table, Le Normandie, Mezzaluna,R-Haan, Sorn, and Sühring. However, the one MICHELIN Star selection welcomes 6 new entrants, all located in Bangkok, namely: Aksorn, a Thai restaurant offering flavorsome dishes inspired by chef’s collected Thai cookbooks from the 1940s to the 1970s, with highlights including the coconut cupcakes with salted pork, and the fermented bean curd relish with minced pork and prawns; Côte by Mauro Colagreco, a French contemporary restaurant with contemporary Riviera-inspired cuisine that serves lunch set menus, à la carte dishes, plus a special nine-course “Carte Blanche” dinner – an Omakase experience where every course is a surprise;
Gaa, an innovative restaurant offering an exquisite variety of Indian dishes transformed with modern techniques and presentation, plus a street-food-inspired tasting menu with a delightful balance of flavors, textures and aromas;IGNIV, a European contemporary restaurant serving up modern European cuisine – including its signature chicken nuggets and barbecue sauce – through a unique shared meal experience; Savelberg(new by relocation), a French contemporary restaurant offering à la carte and fixed menus that boast sophisticated modern French fare made from fine international ingredients; Yu Ting Yuan, a Chinese restaurant offering refined Cantonese dishes that emphasize nuance of flavor and strike the right balance of oil – with highlights including delectable Peking Duck and succulent Dim Sum.
Another 51 Eateries Included for the First Time in This Year’s MICHELIN Guide Selection
Apart from dining establishments awarded with the MICHELIN Stars, the Bib Gourmand, and the MICHELIN Green Star; the official selection of the 2022 MICHELIN Guide Thailand edition also recognises an additional 196 eateries that provide good meals, capably prepared with fresh ingredients and good cooking. Out of this number, 91 are located in Bangkok & Surrounding Provinces, 16 in Ayutthaya, 37 in Chiang Mai, and 52 in Phuket & Phang-Nga.
It is notable that 51 are first-time entrants (15 in Bangkok, 16 in Ayutthaya, 5 in Chiang Mai, and 15 in Phuket & Phang-Nga). Among them are Baan Suriyasai [Bangkok], a restaurant offering time-tested dishes drawn from royal recipes and bygone family favourites – including the savory 5-spice stew with boiled eggs; and the stir-fried crispy pork belly, fish flakes, and dried shrimp with seasoned paste; Phak Wan Noodles [Ayutthaya], the first and only restaurant in Ayutthaya where every dish is cooked using local greens called “Pak Wan” (Melientha), providing unique and pleasantly different flavors and aromas; Yangzi Jiang [Chiang Mai], a Chinese restaurant in a contemporary Lanna house, offering fresh, clean, and expertly cooked food – including the signature steamed scallop dumplings with black truffles; Juumpo [Phang-Nga], a restaurant offering many unique local “Baba” (Chinese-Thai) recipes – such as the Baba-style coconut milk soup with shrimps and Thai herbs, the chilli dip with shrimp, and the fried fish with sweet and sour sauce.
PRU Retains Its MICHELIN Green Star: The One and Only in Thailand
For the second year in a row, PRU – the one MICHELIN Star restaurant in Phuket – retains the MICHELIN Green Star for its sustainable gastronomy practices. As part of the restaurant’s initiatives, ‘Pru Jampa’ – PRU’s own farm that supplies vegetables, herbs and flowers – is where PRU puts the idea of permaculture into practice, while pursuing sustainability and supporting artisan producers. With seasonal, 100% locally sourced ingredients that determine its menu cycles, the restaurant offers a dining experience that combines culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitment, and stands as a source of inspiration both for foodies and the restaurant industry as a whole.
• 2022 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award: Garima Arora, Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine of Gaa (Bangkok)
An Indian native, Garima was born on 9 November 1986 and is the first Indian woman to win one MICHELIN Star in November 2018. Her cuisine is focused on applying traditional Indian cooking techniques onto locally sourced ingredients. An alumnus of Le Cordon Bleu school in France, Chef Garima has worked alongside many world-renowned chefs, such as Gordon Ramsay, René Redzepi, and Gaggan Anand.
MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022 Service Award: Mr. Thibaud Charlemarty fromCôte by Mauro Colagreco
According to the MICHELIN Guide inspector, the whole service team under the direction of Mr. Charlemarty is professional and very well-trained. All service sequences were perfectly executed without any flaws. Staff are very approachable and polite. Information of each dish, including inspirations and cooking method, were clearly explained. All elements (excellent food, service, and atmosphere) encourage another visit.
The complete selection of The MICHELIN Guide Bangkok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket & Phang-Nga 2022 is now available in the bilingual digital edition (Thai and English) on the website https://guide.michelin.com/th/en; while the print version is scheduled for sale at leading bookstores for 650 Baht from 1 February 2022 onwards.
The complete listing in MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2022 will also be available on the official MICHELIN Guide website and on the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), which enables you to find every restaurant and hotel in the world selected by the MICHELIN Guide.
UNHCR launches a global campaign Aiming Higher for the first time in Thailand to enable refugees to get into higher education
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, led by Mr. Giuseppe De Vincentiis, UNHCR Representative in Thailand (4th Left), with a support from Venerable Phra Medhivajirodom, UNHCR Patron on Peace and Compassion (3rd Left), Sasin Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Center (SEC) and Kanachai “Kit” Bencharongkul including, the guest of honours joined together with the launched of global campaign “Aiming Higher” for the first time in Thailand to raise funds and build partnerships with different sectors to bridge the education gap enabling talented refugees to get into higher education by funding their scholarships for university and technical skills training for them to be able to take control of their futures and give back to their communities at WeWork, Asia Center Building Sathorn.
Despite a global pandemic and climate crisis, war and conflicts continue to force more than 82.4 million people to flee from their homes in 2020, especially from a crisis in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and Bangladesh.
According to UNHCR’s educational report, across the world, only 5 per cent or 150,000 young refugees are enrolled in some form of higher education.
“We firmly believe higher education can be a chance for refugees to take control of their futures and give back to their communities. We can help make those opportunities more widely available for them to become vital contributors to local economies,” said Mr. Giuseppe De Vincentiis, UNHCR Representative in Thailand.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, launched “Aiming Higher” campaign globally to raise funds and build partnerships with different sectors to bridge the education gap enabling talented refugees to get into higher education by funding their scholarships for university and technical skills training.
“Employment shapes a person, and it iscrucial above all. I have always been supportive and endorsed the power of education. It allows children and youth to build a new life. This campaign gives an opportunity for refugees to continue higher education and receive a second chance to be a valued global citizen,” said Venerable Medhivajirodom, UNHCR Patron on Peace and Compassion, about his dedicated fund initiative for refugees.
UNHCR, in partnership with Venerable Medhivajirodom, Sasin Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Center (SEC) and Kanachai “Kit” Bencharongkul, launched a global campaign “Aiming Higher” for the first time in Thailand with its activities to raise funds supporting refugee scholars around the world.
“Business cannot run alone. Sustainability can drive business success if entrepreneurs see the importance of social and governance of corporate citizenship, and a crisis on refugee’s higher education cannot be ignorant. Beyond helping curb global challenges, taking in social significance will elevate organization’s ethical impact on corporate responsibility in a substantial and sustainable way,” Mr. Nick Pisalyabut, Deputy Director, Sasin School of Management explained about this important partnership.
“I am lucky to be able to pursue my education and do what I love, and I would like to share this opportunity with others, especially those who were forced to flee home. This could be the greatest gift we could ever give to one another. I hope ‘Love is Boundless’ in the new dimension will be a meaningful gift from Thai people to youth refugees around the world,” Mr. Kanachai “Kit” Bencharongkul, Managing Director, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA Bangkok) explained more on his collection supporting the campaign.
Fundraising activities under “Aiming Higher” campaign will be rolled out today and throughout the next two years to support refugee scholarships and building partnerships to bridge the education gap. The activities include:
Fundraising activities under Phra Medhivajirodom’s Fund for Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative Scholarship Programme with UNHCR. As a Chairman of the fund, he also donated to launch the fund.
Interfaith Pilgrimage: woodland ordination in Chiang Rai
Donation of his art piece for NFT with proceeds to the fund
Donation of copyrights and proceeds from the sale of 10,000 “Choob Choo Jai in Crisis” book to the fund
Education forum for refugees and special scholarship by Sasin Sustainability and Entrepreneurship Center (SEC)
Aiming Higher campaign targets to fund additional 1,800 refugee scholars across the globe and need a further $23 million by 2023 to bridge the funding gap in higher education. Our goal is to increase refugee enrolment in higher education from the current 5% to 15% by 2030 (15by30). This campaign is embedded in the vision set during the Global Compact on Refugees. Companies, foundations and individuals can play a vital role in offering a chance and change the life of children and youth refugees.
While access to higher education is life-changing for everyone, for refugees, it can be a chance to take control of their futures and give back to their communities. Make a change today.
If you are also interested in exploring a partnership supporting Aiming Higher campaign with UNHCR, please contact us at support.th@unhcr.org.
International boat brands, superyachts, supercars, luxury real estate and more are on display to thousands of expected visitors from Thailand and overseas.
Thailand International Boat Show to kick-start luxury tourism revival
International boat brands, superyachts, supercars, luxury real estate and more are on display to thousands of expected visitors from Thailand and overseas.
The Thailand International Boat Show will take place at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from 6-9 January 2022 and is set to attract thousands of high net worth individuals from across Thailand and overseas. The only boat show to be staged at any major marina in Thailand during 2022 and the first planned for the region in two years, the Thailand International Boat Show is seen by public and private sectors as a valuable platform to promote marine leisure tourism in Phuket and Thailand to the world.
“The Thailand International Boat Show will be the first international event of its kind since Phuket reopened to international visitors earlier this year. We’re working closely with the local and central government, and are aligned on the national agenda to reopen the country to international visitors. We support the government’s plans and together we’ll help to shine the light again on Phuket and Thailand’s world-class marine tourism,” said David Hayes, CEO of organisers JAND Events.
Phuket has led the way in opening up to international travellers and from 1st November, vaccinated people from 46 low-risk countries will be able to travel to key destinations across Thailand without having to quarantine. Thailand has set out its stall to restart international tourism and organisers of the Thailand International Boat Show are working hand-in-hand with stakeholders to achieve this.
Thai government agencies have been quick to endorse the event. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand have given their approval and support of the event, and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau have also endorsed the show in particular for its drive to attract international visitors – hundreds of which have already committed to attending. Phuket authorities, led by the Governor of Phuket, have also given their backing and voiced support for the show in what is a strong public-private sector collaborative effort.
The Thailand International Boat Show will be a boost to the local economy as all facets of the hospitality industry will benefit from the four-day extravaganza with an influx of international and domestic visitors.
From dinghies to superyachts, tenders and water toys, there will be a wide array of boats for sale and charter at the show including many of the most recognisable marine brands such as Fontaine Pajot, NEEL, ILIAD, Silvercraft, LEEN, Stealth Catamarans, Ocean Voyager, Rapido, Corsair Marine, Integrated Marine Service and more. There will also be a new innovative marine market where all types of nautical products will be on sale at reasonable prices.
As with major yacht shows like Cannes and Monaco, the Thailand International Boat Show is a “must-attend” event for major players in the yachting industry, many who see Southeast Asia as the final yachting frontier and wish to gain a foothold in a region that stretches from Sri Lanka to Fiji.
In addition to boats and all things marine, visitors can expect luxury cars, motorcycles, watches, fashion and more at the show. Thailand’s growing prowess as a health and wellness hub sees a number of companies focusing on traditional and herbal wellness as well as revolutionary new-wave medicine and healing at the show, led by StemCell 21 and the IntelliHealth Plus Rejuvenation Clinic.
High-end realtor Coldwell Banker will be one of the many companies showcasing luxury real estate. With space at a premium in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, many visitors are drawn to the upscale villas and properties that Phuket and the southern Thai isles have to offer, combined with the marine leisure lifestyle on their doorstep.
Mixing business with pleasure, organisers promise something for everyone at the show. Daily entertainment and a bustling boardwalk offering al fresco dining together with some pop-up surprises will ensure visitors are spoilt for choice. On Children’s Day (Saturday 8 January) there will be lots of family activities and fun to keep the kids happy and busy. There will also be a three-day yachting conference at the neighbouring Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina, which will feature a number of influential figures from the yachting industry, as well as networking events and a Gala Dinner hosted by Intercontinental Phuket Resort on Saturday 8 January.
The Thailand International Boat Show promises to be a “can’t miss” event and will be held 6-9 January 2022 at Royal Phuket Marina. For more information, visit www.thailandinternationalboatshow.com.
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ITB-ASIA VIRTUAL 25-28 October, 2021 All You Need to Know – the Future of Travel
ITB-Asia Virtual 2021 recorded 400 sponsors, over 3200 exhibitors to over 900 international buyers executing 42,100 business meetings and exchanges.
CONCLUDED ON A NOTE OF A SUCCESSFUL STIMULATING VIRTUAL EVENT
Traveling will never be the same as pre-COVID-19 epoch. Traveling is all about human-led experiences and industry players will have to seek a balance to make the experience worth as technology is on its course to shape the future of travel. While localization is the new global, international travel is gradually picking up. Vaccinated travelers however confused as to where to travel overseas with frequent changes in requirements issued by the governments, rising cost of travel, uncertainty with rising COVID-19 cases, keeping an update on protocol, getting familiar to use of technology, cost of multiple vaccination requirements on arriving destination, high cost of insurance – all these factors causing a restrain in travel experiences. Experts opine that international travel may become normal by 2024 at 26% pre-pandemic level.
ITB-ASIA 2021 WELCOME REMARKS
DRIVING GROWTH IN TRAVEL & TOURISM
Aletta von Massenbach, CEO, Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER (ITB-Asia 2021 Elite Partner)
“Travel and tourism plays an indispensable ingredient to world’s overall economic health. Few, if any, industries generate jobs and commerce like our industry. Yet we are facing unprecedented challenges.” In this welcome remarks, Aletta highlighted on Europe and Berlin getting ready for the opening of the markets and the return of the travelers. “Traffic and people are returning. Dear friends and delegates . . . I would be delighted to welcome you to Berlin and of course the BER”. Massenbach
MEET SAUDI
Saudi Tourism Authority (ITB-Asia 2021 Elite Partner)
Abdullah Zarea, Associate Director – International Market,
Bedour Alhararbi, Senior Manager – International Exhibitions
“Saudi Arabia is ready to become the new tourism force of the region. The Kingdom has been focusing on opening up to the world, to showcase its great diversity, hidden treasures and natural beauty, to highlight its positioning as the true, authentic home of Arabia. As one of the final frontiers of leisure tourism, Saudi is ready for travelers wanting to discover an unexplored, uncharted destination”.
ITB-ASIA 2021 RECOVERY OF HOTEL & FOOD BUSINESS (Post COVID)
Gearing up for Recovery under the New Normal and Redefining Hotel Experiencing.
Experts in hotel business including Hotel Beds, World Hotels, Centara Hotels & Resorts, IHG, BWH, Marina Bay Sands highlighted key issues on hotel business, which will be different than ever before. Hotels and other industry players will be required to reassess their processes, innovate and adapt to a New World Order.
Extended-Stay segment has already paved the way towards recovery. The beginning of 2022 is likely to build up traveler’s confidence. Hotels will be primarily focused on health and hygiene and seek the opportunity to attract domestic and regional markets. Health protocols will continue to be applied and observed until conditions gradually improve. Hotel renovation will include introduction of QR check-in system, key less entry into the rooms via mobile and cash-less check-out. Hotel sector also rely on Government policies and entry requirement. Since the Sandboxes program in Thailand, hotels reported returning travelers, though fewer arrivals. As travel re-emerge, food and restaurants is faced with a challenge to re-define strategies and business models of food tourism to adapt to New Normal.
Speakers included:
John Flood, CEO Archipelago International; Paul Town COO, Marina Bay Sands; Markland Blaiklock Deputy CEO Centara Hotels & Resorts; David Kong President & CEO BWH; Jean-Michel Petit Co-founder and CEO at Eatwith. John Brown CEO & Timothy Hughes VP Corporate Dev., Agoda; Min Yoon, CEO-Founder, Tidesquare ASIA PACIFIC TRAVEL TRENDS; Tod Handcock, President, Asia Pacific & Global Board Member. Collinson; Tadashi Shimura President JATA; Laura Houldsworth, MD & VP, Asia Pacific, Booking.com; Eddy Soemawilaga President ASEANTA; Hamish Keith, CEO, EXO Travels; Julia Simpson President & CEO WTTC; Michael Goh President Genting Cruise Lines; Ben Angell President & CEO Norwegian Cruise Line NCL; Kelly Craighead President & CEO, CLIA; Robin Deller CEO, Imagine Cruises.
The role of travel media will play a significant role in restoring consumer confidence through content marketing. It is the responsibility of Industry players to collaborate and support content creators in producing tale telling content to promote destinations and tourism products.
RECOVERY OF TRAVEL, TOURISM & SHIFTS IN TECHNOLOGY (Post COVID)
Experience is everything. Destination attraction with a Responsible Tourism approach, varied travel itineraries, travel activities and clean accommodation is what it takes to a memorable travel experiences.
Travel agents and tour operators (DMCs) foresee challenging times through the present chaotic landscape, seeking a balance through digitalization while maintaining a personal touch. DMC’s performance depends on a multitude of external factors – including hotels, guides, transportation and other services – many of which have to run seamlessly altogether to deliver a perfect travel experience. While integrating technology to ensure a quick and easy experience, digitalization must not change the business model.
Handling of flights by directly connecting with the airlines, Immigration, border controls will be of much concern to travelers and their travel agents. Never before a consumer travel in need of care and assistance from the industry players from beginning of the journey on home-ground through to home-bound flight. The government need to play a responsible role in making ease of entry, visa requirements and through incentive like free visa, say in the first half of 2021. While some destinations phase out quarantine fully or in part by the last quarter of 2020, global phasing out of quarantine is anticipated by October 2022. Nearly two years on, the travel industry is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, as vaccination programs are rolled out and countries shift to a mindset of living with COVID-19 as an endemic virus.
Travel in the ASEAN – Asia Pacific
With the gradual lifting of restrictions and establishment of various travel models, from Sandboxes programs (Phuket, Samui and Krabi in Thailand) to Vaccinated Travel Lanes, the time has come for conversations to shift toward the factors that will impact the resumption of pre-pandemic travel. A buoyant recovery for a sustainable future of travel in the region is dependent on the policies and choices the governments and industry players make today to gain travelers confidence through resourceful information and incentives. HTS International Travel in Viet Nam offered Invitation Visit HCM city to ITB-Asia delegate.
TRAVEL IN ASIA AND ELSEWHERE
China – A Case-Study to Travel Recovery
China has reported more than 90% recovery rate, “Ever since May 2020, China has experienced fast recovery of travel and tourism and saw total 637 million trips during the Golden Week holiday in the beginning of October when domestic flights and hotels experienced the level of traffic surpassing that of 2019.
May holiday 2021 reconfirmed the complete recovery of hotel and tourism within China. The significant number of MICE events taking place across China successfully proved COVID-19 can be overcome with the right measures”. Dr. Adam Wu CEO, CBN Travel & MICE.
Sanya has been running 90% occupancy since July 2021.
Maldives – a small island destination has been a success story on international arrivals that exceeded targeted arrivals of 500,000. With a negative PCR test certificate, there was no quarantine requirement, and during a certain phase, visitors received free COVID vaccination on arrival.
Turkey has been opened for international tourism to vaccinated travelers without quarantine, except for a few countries), recording 12.7 million visitors.
Pakistan has its doors open for international visitors without quarantine (with exceptions), however, except for mountaineering expeditions, not many travelers visited due to lack of information, marketing drive and difficult visa processing. Domestic tourism has risen with a record 7 million local travelers, however causing a serious toll on natural environment and a mushroom growth of blemish infrastructure.
Re-Sailing & Recovery – The Future of Cruise Holidays
Cruise line sector has been navigating through the Industry’s greatest crisis.
People’s demand and desire for travel remains strong, but the fear of COVID-19 is changing how they approach the trips cued on government restrictions and border control. Insights on how cruise companies can explore new business strategies and technologies, assure health and hygiene and to facilitate safe travel.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) analysis issues and find solution arising from cruising, address challenges raising consciousness to care for environment and culture.
Dream Cruises has resumed operation with World Dream in Singapore, Genting Dream in Hong Kong and Explorer Dream in Taiwan. However, with borders closure and local Government regulations, these cruises are currently only applicable to local residents and the responses have been encouraging. Dream Cruises safe-cruising guide and travel advisory: https://campaign.dreamcruiseline.com/2021/campaign/safe-cruising-guide/en.html
The President Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) shared his insights on Plan for 2022 and Beyond – What to Factor In.
He discussed shared responsibility to bring MICE back to life with the opening of Thailand for fully vaccinated travelers from low and medium risk countries under protocol. Health safety will be a big concern. New MICE Cities were developed in Thailand 4 years ago.
He emphasized on “role of MICE in relation with wellbeing – a long term commitment and success will arrive from your support and collaboration”, said khun Chiruit. www.tceb.or.th
Beyond Hybrid – The Future of Experiential
Anna Patterson, VP & MD, George P. Johnson (Singapore) P. Ltd. Experience Marketing discussed a perspective on building for a future beyond hybrid. While it will be essential to employ technology in every sector of the Industry, human touch will remain an integral part of travel, tourism and hospitality.
Hybrid Events and Creating Human Connections According to Markletic. Jeff Guberman has over 25 years of experience creating human connections through event management, production and design; 81% of event organizers say that networking capabilities are a key contributor to audience satisfaction of hybrid events. Jeff shared “the importance of bringing the human connection to Hybrid Events with storytelling . . . how to keep the personal element in your hybrid events with customized videos, engaging breakout sessions and intentionally curated virtual and live attendee journeys”.
BUSINESS EVENTS AT YOKOHAMA (ITB-ASIA 2021)
Miho Nakatsugawa, MICE Sales & Promotion Department, Business Event Team, Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau
Yokohama is the location of choice for hundreds of internationally minded companies and is a hub of academia and research. Organizations and businesses choose to be based in Yokohama because it is a place where ideas come together, where alliances can be forged and where the innovative is every day.
“Located right next to Tokyo, Yokohama is much spacious and greener. It’s a refreshing and relaxing city. Yokohama is the first port open to the world in 1859 so since then Yokohama has a multi-cultural atmosphere”. On 30 September 2021, Japan uplift the State of Emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and 17 prefectures including Yokohama. Japan announced 66% (14 October, 2021) population fully COVID vaccinated. The City offers excellent Accessibility; All-In-One Convention Area and Venue; Wonderful Tourism Opportunities. Nearby the Convention center, a state of the art shopping complex also comprising restaurants and bars. The City has a variety of accommodation to choose from luxury including the unique Kahala Hotel, Intercontinental to mid-range hotels.
TAT presents Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory. A 10 day event to help boost tourism in 3 provinces
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) invites local and international tourists to experience the ultimate excitement during Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory @ Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi, a 10-day event that promises safe travel within all health and safety standards held by SHA (Safety Health Administration).
In Phuket the event will be organized at Phuket Old Town, Phrom Thep Cape and Kata beach, as well as Phang-nga, Koh Yao Yai, and events in Krabi, will be at Ao Nang Landmark. Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory will be held from 24 September to 3 October 2021, 4pm to 8pm. The event will bring in a crew of talented artists such as Two Popetorn, Nont Tanont, Kong Saharat, Pop Pongkool, Ton Thanasit, Zom Marie, New Jiew, Preaw Kanitkul, Lula, Kacha, Joey the Voice, and Ice Saranyu
The goal of the event is to promote tourism among local travelers and expats who can travel safely within secure tourist-friendly destinations. This will help to bring back confidence in tourism and national health care, as well as assisting tourism businesses affected by the spread of COVID-19. With the assistance from the Centre for the Administration of the Situation due to the Outbreak of the Communicable Disease Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and the TAT, they offer international tourists who are part of the Phuket Sandbox programme the opportunity to travel to other provinces, by linking Phuket within the 7+7 Phuket Extension, which includes Samui, Koh Pha-ngan, Koh Tao in Suratthani province and Railay Beach, as well as Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ngai in Krabi province, and Khaolak, Koh Yao Noi, Koh Yao Yai in Phang-nga province.
Activities during Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory will strictly follow the New Normal protocols under prevention and control measures during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, set by the Ministry of Health and all health and safety standards of SHA (Safety Health Administration) to ensure safety for all participants.
Entertainment activities within Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory @ Phuket will have exciting activities held in 3 locations in Phuket. First, “Lighting in the Memory” will take place within Phuket Old Town where a Light Mapping performance will be seen throughout Phuket Thaihua Museum and Promthep Clock Tower. “Light Up” is another display at Peranakannitat Museum, Blue Elephant Phuket, Sang Tham Shrine, Chino-Portugal Architecture Building, and Chinpracha House. “Sport In The Memory” will be located close to Kata beach. This event will capture memorable photos with famous landmarks and aquatic sport lovers who can enjoy surfboarding, and allows everyone to have the cool surfing experience. In addition, “Chillin in the Memory” will be held at Phrom Thep Cape, the highlight of Phuket, where participants can listen to music while watching the sunset, and enjoy relaxing “Yoga” activities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
TAT is organizing entertainment for two other provinces, which include Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory @ Krabi, Ao Nang Landmark and Thailand SHA SHA SHA: The Memory @Phang Nga, Koh Yao Yai. There are plenty of activities for tourists to enjoy including visiting renowned landmarks, fun photo activities, DIY stations, and Live-streaming events brought to you by KOLs. Events come with special promotions such as local souvenirs, merchandise and local services provided by businesses with SHA standards. Promotional items include Batik fabric, Sedge bags, and Yukata outfits, from stores like Three Monkeys, Koh Yao Yai Village Beach Resort and the Intercontinental Phuket Resort. During the event, participants can take part in sporting activities including kayaking and standup paddle boarding, while appreciating the scenery of Koh Yao Yai and enjoying performances by several local artists. Aside from that there are amazing local shows, concerts, and new performances from different artists to brighten up the entire event every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
At the same time, the TAT issues restrictions and conditions that meet with SHA standards to maintain safe travel. All participants must present their RT-PCR test hospital results or ATK tests within the first 72 hours. In addition, every participant is required to wear a facemask at all times during the events, while maintaining social distancing. Tourists who are interested in the events, can register through QR Code and search for more detail on the Facebook Fanpage: THAILAND SHA SHA SHA The Memory. Upon arrival, event goers need to present their registration status to the officers at each event, and are required to register with the Thai Chana application. Entry to the event will be limited to 100 people at a time.
TCEB, TICA, STO, MyCEB and TAITRA PLAN FOR “ASIA CONVENTION ALLIANCE” TO BOOST POST-COVID GROWTH
September 3, 2021, Bangkok: TCEB and TICA have entered into agreements with three Asian convention bureaus; Seoul Tourism Organization, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Taiwan External Trade Development Council to jointly promote the convention industry in Asia and work on a planned future establishment of Asia Convention Alliance (ACA).
The involved parties signed on September 2nd three Memorandums of Understanding – Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), TCEB and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and between Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). The alliance calls for mutual benefits, strengthened bilateral partnership, and coopetition and facilitation of business development and knowledge exchanges between members through collaborative projects. The ultimate goal is to drive more regional conventions, as well as the joint conventions organised in the country, state, city or territory of the counterparty by rotation among members as a means to boost the convention market in the region. In so doing, each member will invite other organisations to join the alliance.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, stated the idea of TCEB and TICA to form the alliance with our Asian counterparts was initiated in December 2020 when we foresaw that the convention market in Asia is the most promising and expected to be on the real verge of recovery sooner due to preceding readiness for short-haul travel and economic stimulus policies of the governments in the region. In going forward, the alliance aims to help local professional conference organisers (PCOs) in each member country build confidence and become prepared to respond to fresh demands of the post-Covid-19 pandemic when businesses and organisations will utilise conventions in gathering advanced knowledge, latest technologies and new experiences to reignite professional and business growth.
Mr. Sumate Sudasna, President of Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), remarked that “TICA’s membership spans the full range of incentive and convention suppliers who are professional and reliable partners convention planners can work with. TICA is a long-standing collaborator of TCEB and other stakeholders in Thailand’s meetings industry. We are ready to share our resources and market expertise with every member of the Asia Convention Alliance. Together, we can give Asia’s convention industry a deserving reboot.”
Mr. Ki Yon Kil, President and CEO of Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), said that “We expect the MoU with TCEB in building further collaboration and cooperation among Asian cities will serve as an important step toward the recovery of the business events industry amidst the difficult time. Seoul Tourism Organization will provide full support in establishing a firm ground for the local PCOs to be connected with local and international associations and be globalised to host more international conferences on the basis of long-term partnership.”
Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud, CEO of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), said that “MyCEB is delighted to be part of the Asia Convention Alliance. The signing of MoU with the alliance marks a unique partnership between member destinations. We are committed to strengthening cooperation with the alliance. MyCEB aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and rebuild the business events industry in the region. We strongly believe that members of the alliance will rebound together from the COVID-19 pandemic and gain confidence from the international market as trusted destinations. Malaysia looks forward to advancing the alliance to newer heights.”
Ms. Leonor F. M. Lin, President and CEO of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), said that “As a foremost trade promotion organisation in Taiwan, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is very delighted to join in Asia Convention Alliance and become one of the founding members. During the trying times of the COVID-19 pandemic, TAITRA is certain that this cooperation is greatly beneficial to the MICE industry in Asia and brings together the best for the MICE industry around the world.” The establishment of ACA is part of the collective effort to co-develop business opportunities among alliance members and strive for the status of sustainable regional convention destination. As per the ACA framework, the rotation pattern within Asia could be more promising to boost the regional convention market. Convention(s) under ACA are expected to roll out from 2022 onwards. In addition, all founding members hope to welcome more members on board ACA towards propelling Asia’s convention industry. Interested CVBs/DMOs in Asia are invited to contact TCEB Conventions at c@tceb.or.th
ตลอดจนการพัฒนางานเทศกาลท้องถิ่นภายใต้แนวคิด Festival Economy ที่จะพัฒนางานต่อยอดสู่ระดับสากล 1 City : 1 License Event เช่น งานเทศกาล “เกลือ-เมือง-เพชร หรือ Diamond of the Salt Festival ของจังหวัดเพชรบุรี, งานเทศกาล Huahin Hop Fest ของเมืองหัวหิน จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์ เป็นต้น
กลยุทธ์การช่วงชิงโอกาสระดับสากล มุ่งเน้นการผลักดันไมซ์ไทยสู่เวทีโลก จัดทำแคมเปญตลาดเชิงรุกเพื่อช่วงชิงความได้เปรียบในภูมิภาคอาเซียน โดยการประกาศปีแห่งการประชุมในประเทศไทยด้วยการต่อยอดจากการเป็นเจ้าภาพจัดงาน APEC 2022 อีกทั้งจะเร่งดึงงานสำคัญระดับโลกเข้ามาจัดในประเทศไทย อาทิ งาน Thailand International Air Show, งานประชุมองค์กรระหว่างประเทศ เช่น งาน World Bank หรืองานแสดงสินค้าระดับท็อปไฟว์ของโลก
TCEB UNVEILS 3 MICE STRATEGIES AT “THAI MICE FOR THE NATION”
26 August 2021, Bangkok: TCEB holds “Thai MICE for the Nation”, a virtual seminar where 3 strategies for MICE revival and development in 2022 are unveiled. One of the key parts is to further stimulate domestic MICE activities by extending the “Thailand: a Safer Place for Meetings” project to respond to over 1,000 MICE project proposals.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, stated that the COVID-19 situation has impacted industries worldwide, especially Thai MICE industry. Holding the virtual seminar “Thai MICE for the Nation” is aimed to create awareness in the importance of MICE industry among Thai people across all sectors, to stimulate income distribution to local communities and to highlight the readiness of MICE cities serving as a regional center in driving the Thai economy. The virtual seminar is also an opportunity for TCEB to present its directions for MICE promotion in 2022 to public and private sectors, including over 800 registered online participants. The seminar also features distinguished speakers, who will be sharing valuable information. They include Mr. Wirot Nararak, Deputy Secretary-General of the Office of National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Mr. Somsak Changtragul, Governor of Khon Kaen, Mr. Sontaya Khunpluem, Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. Anucha Meekiatichaikun, Chairman of The Federation of Thai Industries, Chiang Mai Chapter, and Mr. Bhummikitti Ruktaengam, President of Phuket Tourist Association.
“As a public agency, TCEB has formulated the strategies in line with the government’s national development plan. In 2022, Thai MICE industry promotion and development will be driven by 3 major strategies: strengthening national MICE, tapping into global opportunities and upgrade the industry’s potential. The strategies are aimed at reinvigorating MICE and national economy out of the crisis, which requires flexibility and strong co-ordination of all sectors in order to bring back the vibrancy of Thai MICE and the economy as quickly as possible.”
To strengthen national MICE, TCEB will help upgrade the provinces with potential in serving MICE activities, create new events and uplift MICE activities to achieve international quality. All will be undertaken through collaboration with alliances from all sectors. One example is “Empower Thai Exhibition” or EMTEX project, resulting from the collaboration between TCEB and different ministries and involving over 10 public and private agencies to upgrade local exhibitions to earn national profile. In addition, Festival Economy concept will be employed to elevate domestic festival into international event with the ultimate aim of establishing 1 City 1 Licence Event. Key examples are Diamond of the Salt Festival in Phetchaburi province and Hua Hin Hop Fest in Prachuab Khiri Khan province.
TCEB will also execute communication drive to stimulate and encourage public and private agencies to hold meetings and MICE activities nationwide. In so doing, communication campaign “Meeting in Thailand” will be undertaken along with the provision of financial support under the project “Thailand: A Safer Place for Meetings” which has until now attracted over 1,000 MICE proposals, 645 of which have been approved.
Tapping into global opportunities will focus on driving Thai MICE onto global arena. Dynamic marketing campaigns will be developed to achieve competitive advantage in ASEAN by promoting Meeting in Thailand Year, which is to leverage Thailand playing host of the APE Summit 2022. Global scale events will be the target, which include Thailand International Air Show and international conferences like the annual meeting of the World Bank, or any of the world’s top five exhibitions.
Upgrade the industry’s potential will involve continued collaboration between TCEB and MICE associations, public sector strategic alliances, both in Thailand and overseas, to drive personnel development, venue standards and training course development. To keep Thailand abreast of post COVID-19 global landscape, TCEB will adopt key government policy “Bio-Circular-Green Economy” (BCG model) and connect it with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in promoting and organising “Sustainable MICE”. Simultaneously, innovation, technology and digital platform will be consistently engaged, including “Thai MICE Connect”, which provides information of more than ten thousand MICE entrepreneurs. The platform serves as an online market for MICE products and services targeting both domestic and overseas market, which will enable market access for entrepreneurs of all sizes.
Another key activity under “Thai MICE for the Nation” concept is a virtual exhibition, which will portray the origin and journey of Thailand’s MICE in order to inspire and create pride of all sectors regarding their roles in driving the industry from the past to the present. The exhibition will be running from 15 September onwards. In addition, “Bhumi Thai”, the book jointly produced by TCEB and Convention Promotion Fund, which recounts the remarkable journey of Thai MICE, will be available for download. Anyone interested to view the exhibition and download the book, please visit http://thailandmiceday.businesseventsthailand.com/
TCEB prepares the send off for “THAILAND TUK-TUK SPECTACLE”, the tuk-tuk vehicle showcase headed for Dubai and a grand addition to the exhibition at the Thailand Pavilion.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), or better known as TCEB, is one of the partners who will join to organize activities in front of the Thailand Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 Dubai. They will present the Thai tuk-tuk simulator for the attendees visiting the Thailand Pavilion to enjoy a fun experience and be amazed by the virtual journey through Thailand. This will showcase Thailand’s capabilities and readiness to be the hub to host business conventions as the desired destination for any world class events. Thailand’s readiness to organize any mega event is covered in all areas, including our charming tourism destinations, scenic nature locations, Thai dining, Thai customs and cultural presentation, services that provide the convenience for business travels, and the ultimate professionals in the areas of service.
Anyone who has the opportunity to attend this event at the Thailand Pavilion, please don’t forget to visit and join this activity from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates or update on any Thailand Pavilion news through the FB Fanpage and IG: expo2020dubaithailand
ITB Asia 2021 to be held virtually on 25 – 29 October
• The virtual event includes five full days of business appointments and • three exclusive days of conference programme • All conference sessions are available on-demand for a month • Exhibitors can expect a number of virtual benefits and some new perks • Held in conjunction with MICE Show Asia as well as Travel Tech Asia
Asia’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2021, will be an all-virtual event with the physical show postponed to 2022. Messe Berlin (Singapore) announces the complete digitalisation of ITB Asia, set to go virtual from 25 – 29 October 2021. After close observations of international developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and extensive conversations with local authorities and partners, the show organisers made the difficult decision to move the show completely virtual. The decision is made as Singapore moves to Phase 3 (heightened alert)[1] where the current limit for MICE events is set at 250 attendees.
In addition, the recent surge in COVID-19 infections in the Asia-Pacific region has dimmed the positive outlook for the aviation sector, undermining previous optimism among travellers as regional countries tighten border controls and travel restrictions to control the spread of the virus. Therefore, after careful consideration, Messe Berlin (Singapore) concludes to postpone the physical ITB Asia to 2022 and hold this year’s event virtually.
“Our team is committed in bringing a hybrid concept of ITB Asia, MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia for the travel trade industry coming October. However, global health and travel uncertainties accompanied by the rapid emergence of new COVID-19 variants had halted our efforts. The hybrid concept garnered an excellent response with over 600 confirmed exhibitors but it has become apparent that international delegates are unable to reasonably plan their participation and travel arrangements. Therefore, with a good lead time this year we will conduct the show virtually, offering international delegates a stronger digital platform for B2B networking, learning and knowledge sharing,” said Katrina Leung, Managing Director of Messe Berlin (Singapore), the organizer of ITB Asia.
ITB Asia Virtual, held virtually second year in a row, will once again be hosted on ITB Community in Asia. The virtual event previously concluded with a record-breaking participation of almost 35,000 travel professionals tuning in. Organisers are expecting an even stronger response this year with the longer lead time and as countries around the world plan for tourism recovery.
For the coming ITB Asia Virtual Event, attendees can expect the following key features: • Community Activity Feed – An interactive social networking page to share latest insights, articles and participate in group discussions. • Business Matching – Live platform to exchange business contacts and schedule virtual appointments. Delegates can benefit from business appointment via social video and messaging functions. (From 25 – 29 October, 5 full days) • Conference – A robust line-up of key industry speakers with thought-providing insights or showcases of innovative technology and solutions. (Exclusively on 26 – 28 October only, 3 full days) • Supplier Directory – A comprehensive view of all suppliers, such as company profiles, product resources and downloadable articles. • Knowledge Library – Resource library of trade articles, white papers on travel destinations, research reports and content by industry bellwethers and trade partners. • On-demand Videos – Access to exclusive videos from virtual events or industry contributors.
How to exhibit at ITB Asia Virtual: Virtual Packages and Prices
Registration for ITB Asia Virtual event 2021 is available through this link. Virtual booth packages range from USD 500+ per digital booth to USD 12,000+ per pavilion. Exhibitors have an array of virtual benefits and some new perks such as business card download functions, extra trade visitor passes, more comprehensive advertising bundles, co-exhibitor benefits, speaking opportunities and unlimited meeting slots. For more information on ITB Asia Virtual 2021, please visit https://www.itb-asia.com/virtual-booth-options.
ITB Asia 2022 will be returning to Singapore on 19 – 22 October 2022 once again at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. For more information on booth participation, please email sales@messe-berlin.asia.
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About ITB Asia
ITB Asia is organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. The annual three-day B2B trade show and convention will feature hundreds of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, covering not only the leisure market, but also MICE and corporate travel. Exhibitors from every sector of the industry, including destinations, airlines and airports, hotels and resorts, theme parks and attractions, inbound tour operators, inbound DMCs, cruise lines, spas, venues, other meeting facilities and travel technology companies are all expected to attend.
ITB Asia is the premier meeting place for the travel trade industry for forging new partnerships and strengthening existing business relationships with the most important players in the region. ITB Asia 2020 Virtual concluded with a record-breaking participation of almost 35,000 travel professionals.
About MICE Show Asia
MICE Show Asia is where the incentive travel, meetings and events industries come together to connect and build the future of MICE. The annual three-day business-to-business trade show and convention featured industry suppliers, meetings & events professionals to up-and-coming MICE innovators from a wide range of disciplines, sectors and all levels of seniority. The show is co-located with ITB Asia.
About Travel Tech Asia
Organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau, the inaugural three-day conference will feature leading travel brands and innovative start-ups to attendees from all levels of seniority across a wide range of disciplines and sectors in the travel industry. The conference will be co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia.
Press Contacts Messe Berlin GmbH Emanuel Höger Spokesman – Senior Vice President, Corporate Communication Messe Berlin Group Messedamm 22 14055 Berlin http://www.messe-berlin.com Twitter: @MesseBerlin
ITB Asia/ ITB Berlin / ITB China / ITB India Julia Sonnemann, PR Manager Messedamm 22 14055 Berlin T: +49 30 3038-2269 email: julia.sonnemann@messe -berlin.com http://www.messe-berlin.com
Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex added to World Heritage List
UNESCO decides to inscribe forest location as Thailand’s 6th World Heritage Site at the 44th session in China.
Bangkok, 27 July, 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List making it Thailand’s sixth World Heritage Site.
The decision to add Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex was made at the World Heritage Committee’s 44th session, held online and chaired from Fuzhou, China. The session will continue through to 31 July, 2021.
Located inside Thailand’s largest national park of the same name, Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex covers 464,000 hectares and spans across the three provinces of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, and Ratchaburi.
It is the third natural heritage site after Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries was listed in 1991 and Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex in 2005.
UNESCO describes Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex as rich in biodiversity with semi-evergreen/dry evergreen, moist evergreen and some mixed deciduous forest, montane forest, and deciduous dipterocarp forest. The area has abundant birdlife, including several globally threatened species, and is home to the critically endangered Siamese Crocodile, the endangered Asiatic Wild Dog and several other vulnerable wildlife species. There are also eight resident cat species, including the endangered Tiger and Fishing Cat, the vulnerable Clouded Leopard and Marbled Cat, the Jungle Cat, and Leopard Cat. Thailand’s other three World Heritage List locations are cultural heritage sites; these being Ban Chiang Archaeological Site, Historic City of Ayutthaya, and the Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns.
(cr: Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning – สํานักนโยบายและแผนทรัพยากรธรรมชาติและสิ่งแวดล้อม, Amazing Thailand, TAT Newsroom, The Government Public Relations Department – กรมประชาสัมพันธ์)
Heritage Group launched campaign “6.6 Mega Sale”offers premium nuts, dried fruits, legumes and seeds 20% discountFrom 4 – 6 June, 2021
Heritage Group, Thailand’s leading premium natural food and beverage producer, launched campaign “6.6 Mega Sale” offers premium nuts, dried fruits, legumes and seeds 20% discount such as Almonds, Walnuts, Hazelnuts, Figs, Prunes, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pistachios, Date Palm, Cashew Nuts, Macadamias and Black Raisins, Chia seeds, Corn Mushroom, Chickpeas, Barleys, Japanese black beans and Dried Gojiberry etc.
Celebrate with healthy product from heritage from 4 – 6 June, 2021 only at LINE Official: @Heritagethailand.
Nature’s Sensation offers 15% discount on a wide selection of premium dried fruits From today – May 31, 2021
Nature’s Sensation, a wide variety of fine dried fruits and natural juice brand by Heritage Group, offers month-end promotion featuring 15% discount on such premium dried fruits as Nature’s Sensation Dried Bing Cherry (170 g.) available at THB168 deducted from THB198, Nature’s Sensation Dried Blueberries (170 g.) available at THB168 deducted from THB198, and Nature’s Sensation Dried Cranberries (170 g.) available at THB109 deducted from THB128.
Boost your nutrients and feel fresh with 100% premium dried fruits from America. The promotion is valid until May 31, 2021 at The Heritage ICONSIAM. For more information, please call 02-813-0954-5 or follow the activities of Nature’s Sensation at www.heritagethailand.com, www.facebook.com/naturessensationofficial, and IG: naturessensation.
(Laguna Phuket Leads Public-Private Collaboration To Drive Island’s Tourism Recovery With “Revive 555 Festival” 19-day festival of events to be held 31 March to 18 April)
Laguna Phuket Leads Public-Private Collaboration To Drive Island’s Tourism Recovery With “Revive 555 Festival”
19-day festival of events to be held 31 March to 18 April, targets
Bringing together Phuket Island’s public and private sectors to drive tourism, Laguna Phuket – Asia’s Premier Destination Resort – is set to kick-off 19 days of island fun with a series of exciting events that will showcase the beauty and preparedness of Phuket, and appeal to people from all across the country. To be held from 31st March to 18 April, 2021, the Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival includes sports, music, cultural and community events over three weekends, including Thailand’s most popular holiday, Songkran, with headlining artists Kong Saharat, Da Endorphine, Yes’sir Days, Pop Pongkool, LABANOON, Golf F. Hero, Thaitanium, Ice Saranyu and Instinct taking part.
Looking to provide a boost to Phuket’s economy and spur domestic tourism, the Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival offers something for everyone and there’s never been a better time to visit the island. The Andaman Sea and beaches are pristine, the air clean and environment safe, and its people remain as welcoming as ever.
“Phuket is ready to welcome tourists from all regions of Thailand,” said Phuket’s Deputy Governor Pichet Panapong. “The island’s natural beauty has been revived again. The beachfront location of Laguna Phuket is the perfect destination for this festival; the area is spacious and festival goers can enjoy the activities and facilities in a safe environment.”
Songkran is a popular time to travel and spend time with family and friends. The 19-day Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival offers up a unique choice of activities and events, and the expected influx of domestic tourists to the island is sure to benefit Phuket’s tourism industry.
“A lot of passion went into planning this festival,” said Ravi Chandran, Managing Director of Laguna Phuket. “While a Laguna Phuket initiative, the festival is a true collaboration of Phuket people and organisations. Now is the perfect time to visit and through this series of events we hope to spark interest in Phuket, whether you have visited before or not, and aim to highlight that Phuket is a welcoming island open to everyone.”
The Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival kicks off on 31 March. Held at Xana Beach Club, the inaugural event is the Laguna Phuket Thailand Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Championship 2021 which runs on until 4 April 2021. The Laguna Phuket Soundwave presented by Works.com, held 3-4 April at Laguna Grove, showcases world-class entertainment including famous Thai artists, while the Angel Market located on the grounds of Cassia Phuket promotes local arts and crafts, and food. Over the next three weekends, Phuket is set to really come alive with a series of enticing events fun for the entire community. Phuket province will host Roy Rim Lay from 10-12 April at Laguna Grove. The event gives guests to the island the chance to sample Phuket’s famous, delicious local gastronomy and enjoy on-site live entertainment. For active travelers, Xana Beach Club will host a beach run on Sunday 11 April, ending the day with live entertainment and refreshments as the sun sets over Bang Tao Bay.
The Songkran Holiday period celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with Laguna Phuket Pride 2021 taking place over 4 four days, starting on Monday 12 April. Laguna Phuket Pride 2021 coincides with Laguna Phuket Sustainability Day and Night Community Activity, two events linked to the heart of Laguna Phuket’s corporate social responsibility endeavors, while golf-lovers can take part in a Laguna Golf Phuket tournament on Wednesday 14 April.
The final weekend of Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival, which takes place on 17-18 April, is sure to draw the trendiest of crowds. Cassia Phuket will host Laguna Phuket’s first-ever Surf Skate event against the backdrop of live music and entertainment in the form of Laguna Phuket Soundwave presented by Works.com. The fast-growing sport has become a Phuket favourite in recent months, and festival goers are sure to enjoy the cool moves of the skaters. The much-hyped live music concerts also return to Laguna Grove that weekend for an epic finale to the 19-day festival.
“We are confident that these collaborative events between the island and Laguna Phuket will boost domestic tourism and showcase Phuket for the unique and inclusive holiday destination that it truly is. Measures have been put in place to ensure that each event venue strictly adheres to high safety and well-being standards, ensuring that Laguna Phuket Revive 555 Festival is not only a fun, but safe event, for everyone,” added Ravi Chandran.
Each Laguna Phuket hotel will arrange exclusive fringe activities to complement the festival. Guests of Angsana Laguna Phuket, Banyan Tree Phuket, Cassia Phuket, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket and Saii Laguna Phuket will have direct access to all events via Laguna Phuket’s on-site shuttle services. Laguna Phuket provides a selection of accommodation and all hotels have fantastic promotions available throughout the festival. Hotel guests will enjoy priority and special access to all events. Book early in view of high demand: http://www.lagunaphuket.com.
เพิ่มพูน เพชรพริ้ม (Permpoon Pejrprim) ผู้แทน/บรรณาธิกร (Representative/Sub-Editor) อี-ทราเวลเล่อร์สคลับ ทราเวล อัพเดท (ประเทศไทย) | E-Travelers Club travel update (Thailand) ร่วมงานและรายงาน (attend and report)
ไทยติดอันดับ ๕ ประเทศที่มีอิทธิพลด้านมรดกวัฒนธรรมของโลก ประจำปี ๒๕๖๔ (World’s Best Countries for Cultural Heritage Influence, 2021) โดย CEOWORLD Magazine
Thailand Ranked 5th of World’s Best Countries for Cultural Heritage Influence
Thailand was ranked 5th among countries with the best cultural influence in 2021 by the CEOWORLD magazine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the top 10 countries with cultural heritage influence this year are Italy, Greece, Spain, India, Thailand, Portugal, Japan, United Kingdom, China and Germany.
For the ranking, the magazine analyzed and compared 165 countries across 9 key attributes, namely architecture, artistic legacy, fashion, food, music, literature, history, cultural attractions, and cultural accessibility.
(ขอบคุณข้อมูลและภาพจาก: กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, สำนักข่าว กรมประชาสัมพันธ์ NNT-National News Bureau of Thailand และ เดอะเนชั่น The Nation Thailand)
Sunkist introduces special promotion for banana lovers
Bangkok – Sunkist premium pistachio nuts and pistachio milk brand by Heritage Group special promotion for banana lovers with this delicious Sunkist banana puree flavor packed with vitamin e, protein, calcium, and fibers. All 3 sizes include 946ml at 99baht, 3 cartons pack of 180ml at 59baht, a case of 24 cartons of 180ml at 472 baht. When purchase 2 of any kind mentioned will receive 1 free only at LINE Official: @heritagethailand or click https://bit.ly/2xxMAFM
This promotion starts from today until 22 January 2021. For more information please contact 02-813-0954-5 or follow Sunkist’s activities at www.heritagethailand.com, www.facebook.com/SunkistTH and IG:sunkistthailand
Report By Saifuddin Ismailji, Founder-EIC e-Travelers Club
Asia-Pacific premier-First MICE and Corporate Travel Event Of Its Kind welcome stakeholders to join the First Virtual Incentive Travel, Conventions and Meetings (IT&CM) Asia and Corporate Travel World (CTW) APAC.
Report By Saifuddin Ismailji, Founder-EIC e-Travelers Club
Asia-Pacific premier-First MICE and Corporate Travel Event Of Its Kind welcome stakeholders to join the First Virtual Incentive Travel, Conventions and Meetings (IT&CM) Asia and Corporate Travel World (CTW) APAC.
Affordable, ROI Driven Virtual Booth Package at USD 2,500
• 1 x standard virtual exhibition booth listing with business tools
• Up to 24 Scheduled Meets (SM) slots
• 5 x full business day Walk-in Meets (WM)
• Access to all daily themed knowledge sessions
• Access to all daily themed networking sessions
• Access to all brand showcase presentations
• Access to all mini destination/ brand roadshows
• Access to all buyer procurement showcase sessions
• Access to buyer profile
• Access to full exhibition listings
• 2 x access credentials to exhibitor portal and event programme segments accessible to exhibitors
• 1 x company profile listing in the digital Show Directory (circulated post-event)
• Certificate of participation
Get More With These Sponsorships & Add Ons
• Brand Showcase Presentations
• Mini Destination/ Brand Roadshow NEW!
• Exhibition Featured Brand Listing NEW!
• Event Platform Banner Advertising
• Official Digital Show Dailies
• Opening Ceremony: Entertainment Slot Sponsorship, Lucky Draw Prizes
• Networking Sessions: Entertainment Slot Sponsorship, Lucky Draw Prizes
• And More!
Asia-Pacific’s Only Doublebill Event In MICE and Corporate Travel Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) and Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia-Pacific is Asia-Pacific’s Only Doublebill Event in MICE and Corporate Travel. Both events have been co-locating since 2004, offering its delegates an unparalleled platform to do business, learn and network with industry players from around the region and beyond. 2021 will see the 29th and 24th instalment of IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific respectively, celebrating:
• 29 years of fostering international MICE business in Asia-Pacific
• 24 years of cultivating Corporate Travel and Entertainment (T&E) best practices among Asia-Pacific’s travel professionals
• 18 years of harnessing the best of MICE and Corporate Travel business, education and networking in a single international event staged in Asia-Pacific IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific is organised by TTG Events, a business group of TTG Asia Media.
Pomegranate: a lucky fruit with several nutrients from Nature’s Sensation
Pomegranate: a lucky fruit with several nutrients from Nature’s Sensation (A Product by Heritage Group-Thailand)
When it comes to nutrient-dense fruits, many people may come up with oranges, guavas, mangosteen, and bananas since those fruits are rather easy to find. We do not only consume fruits on a daily basis, but also use them for certain reasons, especially Thai-Chinese culture. Therefore, more attention in the meaning is required. Nature’s Sensation, a wide variety of fine dried fruits and natural juices brand under Heritage Group, would like to present you to “Pomegranate”, which offers a high nutrition and, at the same time, auspicious name.
According to the research of University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, pomegranates are widely planted in Asia, North Africa, and Europe. They have a distinctive rounded hexagonal shape with bright red seeds inside. In Thailand, the term “Tabtim” refers to both pomegranates and ruby owing to strong resemblance between the former’s seeds and the latter. The two are supposed to bring owners a good fortune and serve as a symbol of auspiciousness, sanctity, and abundance. In healthcare industry, pomegranates are rich in nutrients that are good for skin. For example, the antioxidant in pomegranates fights against inflammation and helps repair sunburnt skin. Pomegranates also boost skin’s collagen and contain anti-aging compound, polyphenol. Besides, the oil from pomegranates’ seeds helps strengthen and moisturize the skin effectively.
Pomegranates are excellent sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Potassium, and Fiber. These shiny red fruits help not only prevent cancers, but also lower the risk of heart diseases and stroke. The study in England proves that pomegranates are beneficial to people’s health and suitable for weight controllers due to their low calories. However, pomegranate juice is another popular option among people. This drink effectively quenches thirst and helps drinkers stay energized. The study published in Advanced Biomedical Research Journal 2014 confirmed that pomegranate juice can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and lower the level of Triglycerides.
As seen, pomegranate juice contains several health benefits and connotes good fortunes. This healthy drink surely would be a perfect fit for your loved ones. Nature’s Sensation’s pomegranate juice is now available at department stores and leading supermarkets nationwide. Visit the online channels at Shopee, Lazada, JD Central, and Line ID: @Heritagethailand. For more information, please call 02-813-0954-5 or follow the activities of Nature’s Sensation at www.heritagethailand.com, www.facebook.com/naturessensationofficial, and IG: naturessensation
BANGKOK AIRWAYS – BOUTIQUE AIRLINES Domestic Flight Operations begins from 15 MAY 2020 with Bangkok – Samui twice daily service
Bangkok Airways announced to resume domestic flight operations from 15 May 2020 onwards with Bangkok – Samui (round trip) twice daily service to serve passengers in need of travel.
All flight operations will strictly comply with safety measures and social distancing guidelines set by the Ministry of Public Health and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. The reopening of airports in Sukhothai and Trat and Bangkok Airways’ other routes will be announced later.
The health and safety measures will include: -Seat distancing onboard, -Suspension of in-fight food and beverage service and consumption of personal food and drink is not allowed onboard. -All crew members will be wearing masks and gloves when on duty -Passengers are required to bring and wear protective mask at all times during flight.
SAMUI AIRPORT THAILAND Owned and operated by Bangkok Airways, will also resume daily operations on 15 May 2020 from 08.00 hrs – 19.00 hrs. The airport has put in place health and safety measures and social distancing practice in compliance with the regulations by the Ministry of Public Health and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to ensure highest level of safety for all passengers and staff. The measures include: -Passengers and staff screening, -Health and body temperature checks, -Staff wearing protective masks at all times when on duty and -Social distancing arrangements at all service areas.
Bangkok Airways prioritizes health and hygiene of its passengers and staff and continues to implement necessary health and safety measures during COVID-19 pandemic.
More information www.bangkokair.com Contact call center at 1771 and +662-270-6699 during operating hours.
ดำเนินการตามขั้นตอนการขอความช่วยเหลืออย่างเร่งด่วนแก่ลูกค้าโดยพนักงานฝ่ายต้อนรับและฝ่ายลูกค้าสัมพันธ์ *Hand-sanitization basins and lotions at entrance, front desk and restauration areas *Infra-red-thermometer checks for all visitors entering the premises *Daily disinfection of all surfaces submitted to physical contact, such as switches, door handles, toilet flushes and hoses, public-used furniture surfaces and appliances *Daily check of swimming pool water supply accordingly to the latest EHS advice note *Procedures for urgent assistance to customers implemented by front-desk and guest relations staff
การยกเลิกและการจองอีกครั้ง Cancellations and Re-Bookings
ด้วยสถานการณ์หยุดชะงักครั้งใหญ่ในการเดินทางระหว่างประเทศนี้ โรงแรมในเครือแมดส์มุ่งมั่นที่จะทำการยกเลิกและกำหนดเวลาการจองใหม่ให้คุณให้ราบรื่นที่สุดเท่าที่จะเป็นไปได้ ไม่มีค่าธรรมเนียมการยกเลิก อัพเกรดฟรีสำหรับลูกค้าที่เลื่อนการเดินทางไปกัมพูชา With the current major disruptions in international travel, MAADS Hotels is committed to make cancellation and rescheduling process as smooth as possible for you. No cancellation fees. Free upgrades for customer postponing their planned trip to Cambodia. ติดตามเว็บไซต์เพื่อการแจ้งให้ทราบที่ Follow websites to keep being posted: http://www.maads.asia/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieBFdeLOWIQ&feature=youtube
After the successful 2019 event, the organizer TTG Events, a business group of TTG Asia Media, supported by Thailand Convention Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), in the awakening of Stay Home #Travel Tomorrow and in a spirit of revival of MICE travel, announced the 28th and 23nd installment of #ITCMA20 and #CTWAPAC20 – respectively, to be held from 22-24 September, 2020 at the Bangkok Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.
Incentive Travel & Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) and Corporate Travel World (CTW) Asia-Pacific is Asia-Pacific’s Only Doublebill Event in MICE and Corporate Travel.
ITCMA/CTW 2020 will be turning the entire exhibition floor into a real-life game board with Go Engage.
How it works?
Booths become virtual check-points. Buyers, Media and Trade Visitors earn points by accomplishing tasks at each check-point.
Players with a qualifying score walk away with prizes in the sure-win lucky draw. Competitive gamers who make it to the top of the scoreboard are rewarded with the grand prize.
Complimentary Benefits For All Exhibitors
*All booths are welcomed to participate at no cost, and drive traffic to your booth.
*Indicate your preferred check-point task and get buyers, media and trade visitors to engage at your booth the way you want.
*Stretch your exposure and sponsor prizes that go towards a lucky draw for qualifying participants and top game scorers.
“SAY HI TO EVERYONE” TAKEOVER Asia Ability is taking over our popular interactive ice-breaker on the first event day. Get to know who’s who before exhibition days begin and be on the look-out for delegate profiles you want to meet over the proprietary game of “Knowing Me Knowing You”.Open to all IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific delegates.
How it works? a) Get into teams b) Gather as many business and personal commonalities with other participants to win points for your team c) Points will be tallied and the team with the most connections wins!
Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
TCEB as the strategic partner, sends out a message to Industry partners:
”TCEB focuses on easing up support criteria and invigorating our readiness to implement actionable outcomes as soon as the world is ready to visit Thailand again. In the meantime, we share the world’s focus on redefining the future of work and the talent needed to support new business models. The first positive step to recovery is upskilling. Most importantly, we must remember that we are in the business of people and it is time to first focus on people, with compassion and sincerity. Thank you so much for thinking of Thailand. Please remember that we are here for you. You matter to us”.
#MICEUnited #TCEB info@tceb.or.th
The event is co-supported by (including) Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT), Airports of Thailand (AOT), Thai Airways, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Centara Grand Hotel.
If you are serious on gourmet coffee and creatively fused chocolate drinks, home made cookies – this is the place not to miss. A small pretty corner out of center of Bangkok in Soi Suan Plu 8, this a café that you can’t afford to miss for a feastive coffee break out of routine coffee drinking experience. Here, the owner is a trained expert in Coffee making and knows how to tease the taste buds of coffee addicts with the right high quality coffee beans, freshly made at her boutique café.
Other than coffee, superior cocoa is grinded to make intense dark chocolate drink with a sprinkle of mint or orange, complemented with delicious home-made cookies and brownies made of health giving ingredients. Snacks also available and you can take it away in case you want to have another go the next day. On the creative Menu, you find: Espresso, Macchiato, Cappucchino, Latte’, Mocha, Americano, Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Macchiato, Toffee Nut Latte’ and more; and in chocolate drinks: Chocolate (intense), Chocolate hazelnut, Chocolate mint and also Thai Tea, Green tea latte’, lemon tea and more.
Bangkok’s high-end lifestyle 5-star abode with a 6-star appeal, the Westin Grande has been my preferred siesta ground over the years and I am back after a long pause in time. I experience pleasant changes including new culinary concept and renovated Westin Club Lounge and the Japanese restaurant: Kisso.
With the ease of access Airport Link connects (via Makkasan) to MRT Sukhumvit, and Asok BTS sky train terminal, just a stone throw from my comfort zone, located in the heart of the Capital’s shopping, entertainment and business center.
My host showed me to my luxury room. The “Westin Heavenly Bed” defines maximum comfort for an imperturbable siesta. My spacious room on the Executive Club 24th floor comes with a welcoming seasonal fruit-tray on arrival and generously comprises large screen LCD TV, world’s finest tea and coffee, and all the usual 5-star amenities with high eminent toiletry.
Across my room, the newly renovated, lavish Westin Club Lounge with a multitude of privileges including late check-out is opened for guests at Executive Club floor (and also for “Platinum Elite” guests) to socialize, and is open all day from 0630 till late in the evenings 2330PM.
Nicely groomed, friendly hosts extend warm welcome and serve tirelessly with all smile – complimentary tea, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks.
The Club Lounge offers freshest, superior quality fruits, salad, cheese, hot food, desserts, and a variety of drinks and beverages during Breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktail hours.
In the following days during my stay, I explore the hotels facilities including the fitness and rooftop pool area; Zest Bar overlooking the Sukhumvit Road, booms with live music in the evening.
The dining venues highlight the hotels best feature – an ultimate feastivity for gourmands.
On my first night at the Westin Grande, I try the Kisso Japanese– the best authentic Japanese restaurant in town with a touch of contemporary culinary concept. Tastefully prepared by creative chef under the supervision of connoisseur Ren Morimoto and efficiently served by energetic, friendly hosts, the first platter on my table is the ever popular Shashimi in five kinds: Akami (tuna), Hamachi (yellow tail), Amaebi (sweet prawn), Salmon, Hotate (scallop) and saka (beef). Although the restaurant was nearly full-house, the serving between each course was impressively proficient.
The next dish is charcoal grilled Saka Japan Beef sumibi with carrot, cheese, cabbage and three sauces (sumibi, koma and ponzu). Then comes the popular Tempura moriwase on a plate dappled with colors and flavors of assorted prawn, crab and vege tempura with tempura sauce, side serving of taro, pumpkin and ginseng root.
And finally, something to die for, the contemporary Japanese dessert: Wo parfait – a delightful scoop of macha-vanila ice-cream, with topping of red bean paste, rice cake, strawberry, whipped cream and trimmed with chocolate sticks.
On my past visit, the All-Day Dining restaurant Taste is now Seasonal Tastes on the 7th Floor. This has to be the most indulgent gourmet scene in Bangkok. Definitely, value for money, buffet Breakfast and the buffet lunch and buffet dinner – especially Sea Food and Grill is a foodie’s delight.
The tables are laden with amazing variety of fresh seafood complemented with grilled meat perfectly cooked. There are also international favourites to savour like Italian pasta, Indian and burgers.
Outside the main restaurant is the Dessert section, teeming with seasonal fruits, cakes, desserts, ice-cream, chocolate fountain and the irresistible home-made chocolates.
For a chocolate person, this is the place to get addicted to intense chocolates and chocolate cakes. Similar selection of chocolates is also catered at the Club Lounge.
Health drinks, soft drinks and beverages is also included in the buffet. It will be unwise to name a few of the serving hosts – it is so visible that everyone is engrossed with the passion to serve unstintingly and even striking up a welcoming conversation – a quality which is seen at a decline with the incoming new breed in hospitality.
My stay over the weekend coincided with the Rooftop Pool Party – a popular festive occasion that goes around at some of the other hotels in Bangkok – but the one here is unanimously rated among the best Pool Parties after dark in the Capital.
It has been a short stay over three nights – too little a time in bliss and to explore the cultural aspect of Bangkok in the near surrounds of the Westin Grande. Life permits, there will be another occasion to revive the feel and the tastes of this home away from home. http://thewestingrandesukhumvit.com-bangkok.com/
Heritage Group Launches New Flavor of Alternative Milk for Health-Conscious and Chocolate Lovers with its “Sunkist Pistachio Milk Chocolate Flavor”
Heritage Group, Thailand’s leading premium natural food and beverage producer, launches new product “Sunkist Pistachio Milk Chocolate Flavor”, offering a new flavor dairy-free nut milk to drink in everyday life. With the combination of rich chocolate, the popular flavor of all time, and high-quality pistachio from USA, Sunkist Brand offers you the premium Pistachio Milk Chocolate Flavor in a ready-to-serve package, containing only 90 kcal, suitable for health-conscious people and the chocolate lovers.
Sunkist Pistachio Milk is dairy-free, soy-free, lactose-free, and gluten-free. It is loaded with nutrients; vitamin E, protein, calcium, and antioxidants that helps our lower blood cholesterol level, protect our heart thus lower the risk of heart disease. Due to its high fiber, Sunkist Pistachio Milk also supports your digestive health to perform better.
Sunkist Pistachio Milk is available in three flavors; original, unsweetened, and chocolate, available at 7-11 convenience stores throughout Thailand in 180 ml for 20 Baht. For further information, please contact 02-813-0954-5 or follow Sunkist’s activities at http://www.facebook.com/SunkistTH and IG: sunkistthailand
Bangkok/ 5 February 2020 – Samui Airport , a privately owned and operated airport by Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited, has been recognised as the world’s most on-time airport in the small airports category in the annual On-Time Performance (OTP) Review released by travel data and analytics expert, Cirium. Samui Airport achieved an on-time departure performance of 95.08% in 2019.
Mr.Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways said: “We are proud and honoured to be named as the world’s most on-time small airport in 2019 by Cirium. Punctuality is considered one of the essential qualities of the airport. This recognition means a great deal of encouragement for the management and all staff at Samui Airport. We will continue to deliver the best service and punctual operations with highest safety standard to our valued customers”.
Cirium, the world’s leading aviation and travel data analytics company, has published its annual On-Time Performance Review for the 11th consecutive year. The review is designed to raise the industry’s performance benchmark by encouraging airlines and airports to invest in solutions and best practices, ensuring that they operate on-time and provide customers with a best-in-class travel experience, both in the air and on the ground
Bangkok Airways takes part in “ONE MAN & THE SEA” campaign by Tono Phakhin to raise public awareness on environmental issue
Bangkok / 30 January 2020 – Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited by Mrs. Darunee Debavalya, Senior Director – Digital Marketing and Communication (2nd from right) attended the launch of “ONE MAN & THE SEA” campaign by Tono Phakhin Khamwilaisak, Thai famous singer and United Nations’ Sustainable Ocean Ambassador (3rd from right), to raise environmental awareness to the general public of the significance of marine ecosystem at Quartier Gallery, M Floor, The Emquatier.For the “ONE MAN & THE SEA” campaign, Tono Phakhin will swim for a cause from Surat Thani province to Koh Samui across 12 islands with a total distance of more than 82 kilometers (starting from 19th March – 5th April 2020). This campaign is a fundraising platform designed to generate publicity about the deterioration of the seas and oceans and is aimed at providing donations to purchase medical equipment specifically for marine animals for Sireetarn Marine Endangered Animals Rescue Center (Phuket), Marine and Coastal Resources Research Center, The Eastern Gulf of Thailand (Rayong), Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Koh Mun Nai, Rayong and also Coast Hospitals. You can join this giving experience by donating through the bank account: Foundation for Thailand Rural Reconstruction Movement Under the Royal Patronage (TERM FOR TAEJAI), Siam Commercial Bank (Petchaburi branch), account number 043-272833-9.For more information and updates, visit facebook fanpage at www.facebook.com/เก็บรักษ์-421673075324799 and instragram: kebruksociety.
Bangkok Airways Wins Thailand Best Employer Brand Awards 2020
Bangkok – Recently Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited by Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President, received the Thailand Best Employer Brand Awards 2020 (Airline & Aviation) from the World HRD Congress. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, President of Bangkok Airways commented that, “We are honored to be recognized and given this prestigious award. At Bangkok Airways, we strive to support and develop each and every individual employee to be the best at what they do. We also encourage our employees to be ready for changes, especially when there is such high competition in the aviation industry today. Moreover, the company also supports our people in learning and excelling with our various services to deliver the highest service quality to our passengers.” Bangkok Airways was awarded this honour based on its translating and combining the company vision with action in HR strategy, to cultivate competencies for the future and enable the entire organization to be “future-ready” with employee benefits & employee engagement, while always giving equal opportunities to women leaders.
Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Celebrates New Year with Healthy Gift “Blueberry Overnight Oat in Vanilla Almond Milk”
When it comes to the season of giving during merry Christmas and happy new year we are always searching for new great gift ideas to give to your loved ones. Creating your own DIY gift is a good way to show sincerity and uniqueness to your gift. Blue Diamond Growers, a US-based almond-growing agricultural cooperative based in Sacramento, California invites you to make a special healthy menu “Blueberry Overnight Oat in Vanilla Almond Milk” created by Chef Phol Tantasathien to give out to your loved ones.
Oatmeal is one of the superfood that is rich in protein, fibers, and vitamins and can help decrease cholesterol and LDL in your body. Vanilla-flavored almond milk is the best choice to enhance Blueberry Overnight Oat to be even more delicious and healthier with more vitamin e and other nutrients from Almond milk.
The two main ingredients of “Blueberry Overnight Oat in Vanilla Almond Milk” are rolled oats and Almond Breeze® almond milk vanilla flavored. The vanilla-flavored almond milk will enhance the taste of oats to be smoother. The other ingredients packed with nutrients, which are blueberries, pecan, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt will give you the taste and feel of a blueberry muffin.
The process of making this menu is easy. Start with preparing oatmeal at night. Mix rolled oats and Almond Breeze® together in a jar, add a little bit of salt to taste, close the cap, and leave it in your refrigerator overnight. When morning comes, the oatmeal will be ready to serve. Add the mixing of blueberries, maple syrup, and cinnamon in the oatmeal. Stir then decorate with other blueberries and pecan. Now the delicious and healthy meal is finished, ready to serve to your loved ones or give as a gift in a jar.
Almond milk has high calcium, high vitamin E, and low calories. It is the perfect match for your healthy breakfast and because oatmeal and almond milk are both gluten-free suitable for those who are lactose intolerance.
Almond Breeze almond milk is available in 6 flavors; Original, Unsweetened, Vanilla, Chocolate, Matcha, and Latte available at leading supermarkets nationwide.
“Blueberry Overnight Oat in Vanilla Almond Milk” Recipe
Ingredients
Rolled Oats 80 g
Almond Breeze Vanilla Flavored 180 ml.
Blueberry 2 Tablespoons
Pecan 1 Tablespoon
Maple syrup 2 Tablespoons
Cinnamon to taste
Salt to taste
Directions
Put rolled oats and Almond Breeze in the jar, add salt to taste. Close the cap and leave in refrigerator overnight and bring out in the morning
Mix both 2 tablespoons of blueberry and maple syrup together, add cinnamon to taste. Put it in overnight oats and stir.
Decorate with pecan and blueberry. Ready to serve.
Annually held three day B2B travel trade show and convention, the 12th ITB-Asia on the theme “Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves,” was held from 16 to 18 October, 2019, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. Organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd and supported by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau. International exhibitors from all sectors within the travel-value chain commerce, and Asia Pacific’s leading travel companies and emerging small and medium-sized enterprises meet with top international buyers from the MICE, Leisure and Corporate Travel markets, to establish high-quality contacts and conduct business.
The Show featured educative key note addresses, and hundreds of exhibiting companies from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, covering not only the leisure market, but also MICE and corporate travel. Exhibitors from every sector of the industry, including destinations, airlines and airports, hotels and resorts, theme parks and attractions, inbound tour operators, inbound DMCs, cruise lines, spas, venues, other meeting facilities and travel technology companies.
CONCLUDED (c) e-Travelers Club The opening ceremony was graced by four guests-of-honour: -Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State, Republic of Singapore; -Michael Müller, the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany; -Dr Christian Göke, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Messe Berlin GmbH and -Keith Tan, Chief Executive of Singapore Tourism Board.
According to Katrina Leung, MD Messe Berlin (Singapore), ITB Asia’s organiser: “ITB Asia continues to maintain its position as the leading travel trade show in the region. Working in close collaboration with international exhibitors, travel companies and international buyers from across the MICE, leisure and corporate travel markets, we look forward to unveiling this year’s engaging and exciting programmes that will benefit all. With the expansion of the show and the launch of MICE Show Asia, we’re delighted to welcome our visitors . . .”
OVERVIEW – FACTS
A 38% rise in exhibitors from Europe summing up a total of 1,300 exhibiting companies showcasing travel products, more than 1,250 buyers and accredited International Media participated this year’s show-the largest ever. To accommodate its growth, ITB Asia 2019 expanded its space with two floors of the Sands Expo and Convention Centre. More than 27,000 business appointments made at ITB Asia 2019, exceeding past years’ performances, which recorded more than 7,000 minutes of conference, about 11,000+ attendees and 25,000+ business appointments. www.itb-asia.com,
Emphasising the global reach of ITB Asia, over 110 National Tourism Organisations (NTO) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO) exhibited this year, including first-time appearances for NTOs from Armenia, Czech Republic, Malta, Russia and the Balkan States – Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, and RTOs from Busan, Frankfurt, LA and more. Some of the exhibitors and presenters worth mentioning, in terms of hospitable interaction, booth decor, presentation and product display included: Thailand, Singapore, Russia pavilions (Kamchatka Tours); Amara Sentosa (Hotel group), Far-East Hospitality (The Outpost Hotel Sentosa); Genting Cruise Lines; Jewel Changi Airport; Wildlife Reserves Singapore; ezlink Singapore; Accommodation Kuukkeli Lapland; Finland; Bangkok Airways, Kohinoor Continental India; Oakwood Hotels; Altara Suites, Eden Tour Armenia; Vision Travel Kazakhstan; Department of Culture-Tourism Abu Dhabi, Traveloka, to name a few.
HIGHLIGHTS
Conference keynoters and partners pushing boundaries of the travel industry Under the theme of “Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves,” key industry leaders shared innovative ideas and knowledge on practical applications to keep pace with industry changes. Opening Day (16 October) keynote line-up included Booking.com and IBM, addressing the industry’s common challenges such as readying businesses for their next wave of growth; rethinking and reinventing distribution strategies; and how the travel industry can capitalise on the digital revolution to succeed.
On Day 2 (17 October), delegates attended discussions, delivered by leading companies including Google and Wego – relating to the ever-evolving market. Pakistan is the featured country in the Muslim Destination Spotlight. The presenter highlighted the recent ease of visa and freedom of travel movement in the country. The country deserved a much better perspective than it was delivered during the talk show.
On the final Day 3 (18 October), Booking.com, OYO China, and Tujia lead the conversation on maximising opportunities to meet the needs of a new generation of Chinese travellers. Other noteworthy sessions during the show included those led by ITB Asia’s partners in the Destination Marketing and Muslim Travel conference tracks.
The Destination Marketing track featured a series of tours and activities led by iVenture Card, Rezgo, TourRadar and Trip Ninja. The discussion related to multi-city travel, what experiences can learn from hotel distribution and how to get the most for brands via online travel agencies (OTAs). In the Muslim Travel track, CrescentRating, in its fourth year of partnership with ITB Asia, presents “Halal In Travel Asia Summit”. Attendees of ITB Asia 2019 gain key insights from the official release of Mastercard and CrescentRating’s Muslim Women in Travel Report, and CrescentRating’s report on Gen Z Muslim Travelers.
ความคิดริเริ่มใหม่ที่ ITB-Asia 2019 ด้วยความต้องการที่เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างรวดเร็วของกลุ่มธุรกิจไมซ์และธุรกิจการท่องเที่ยว ITB Asia 2019 ได้เปิดตัว MICE Show Asia โดยคุณมาร์ติน โดโนแวนและผู้ร่วมอภิปรายอีก 4 คน: คุณนิชาภา ยศวีร์ รองผู้อำนวยการอาวุโส สายงานธุรกิจ, สำนักงานส่งเสริมการจัดประชุมและนิทรรศการ (ทีเส็บ); คุณยูมิโกะ อิวาตะ ผู้อำนวยการฝ่ายประชาสัมพันธ์การประชุมนานาชาติ สำนักงานส่งเสริมการประชุมนานาชาติ เมืองชิบะ; คุณคเชนยา บองโควา หัวหน้าฝ่ายความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างประเทศ&ไมซ์ สำนักงานโครงการกรุงมอสโกเพื่อการพัฒนาการท่องเที่ยวและการบริการ; คุณเดโบราห์ อีเลียส ประธานอีเลียสอีเวนต์ New initiatives at ITB-Asia 2019 With the fast-growing demands of the MICE and Corporate Travel sectors, ITB Asia 2019 launched the inaugural MICE Show Asia, a MICE-dedicated show moderated by Martin Donovan and on the panel: Nichapa Yoswee, SVP – Business, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); Yumiko Iwata, Convention Specialist, Chiba Convention Bureau; Ksenya Boykova, Head of External Relations & MICE; Moscow Project Office for Tourism and Hospitality Development; Deborah Elias, President, Elias Events.
กล่าวถึงวิสัยทัศน์ของทีเส็บ โดยคุณนิชาภา ยศวีร์ ได้กล่าวถึงความสำเร็จของทีเส็บว่าเกิดจากการทำงานร่วมกับผู้นำทางความคิดที่มีวิธีการทำงานอย่างสร้างสรรค์ในการเปลี่ยนเทรนด์จากพันธมิตรนานาชาติและแปลงความคิดที่ไม่น่าจะเข้ากัน หรือที่ไม่น่าจะสัมพันธ์กันได้ให้เข้ากันหรือสัมพันธ์กันได้ The visionary TCEB, represented by Nichapa Yoswee commented on TCEB success through working with thought leaders with a dynamic approach translating trends from international partners and transforming unrelatable ideas to relate. Khun Nichapa enlightened the attendees what it takes for a successful MICE destination, summarizing on what do buyers see in MICE? How essential it is for clients to participate in the WOW moments and Return on Business with a sustainable approach. Clients should be given the option of variety of Destination, Food safety reassuring business continuity. The TCEB is working with several partners to win bids that would bring 18 national conventions to Thailand between 2020-26. Other experts on the panel shared their knowledge and attendees learnt about forecasts for the global meeting and events industries in 2020, and how digital transformation is impacting the industry.
In addition to the launch of MICE Show Asia, ITB Asia 2019 also introduced the Buyers Elite Partner Programme. Forty one partners as part of the program provided a forum to develop stronger trade ties with recommended buyers and to maximize business opportunities together.
Future Initiative ITB Asia has announced that it will launch Travel Tech Asia in 2020. A complement to the existing ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, it will be part of Asia Pacific’s largest travel trade show dedicated to travel technology. New buyers in charge of purchasing travel technology will be introduced to the latest innovations, emerging trends, leading industry brands and innovative startups that are gathered at one place to create new possibilities of travel. For more information, visit www.miceshowasia.com, www.traveltechasia.com,
(c) Report with photos: Saifuddin Ismailji Founder: e-Travelers Club travel update
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