TCEB accelerates ASEAN success through Thailand CONNECT The World familiarization trip

From left: David Robinson, David Robinson, director, Bangkok River Partners; Chai Srivikorn, president of Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association; Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, TCEB’s president; Parichat Svetasreni, director of marketing and corporate image department, TCEB; Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, executive director advertising and public relation department, Tourism Authority of Thailand; Dol Bhasavanich, department manager, domestic routes & sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited.[Photo by Ye Jun/China Daily]

Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, executive director advertising and public relation department, Tourism Authority of Thailand, said that, “We are delighted to be a partner agency and cooperate with TCEB to attract more MICE delegates to Thailand. Our ‘2015 Discover Thainess’ campaign, designed to highlight everything that makes Thailand unique as a country, culture and people, is perfectly suited to enhance our competitive advantage in attracting conferences and events.”

Dol Bhasavanich, department manager, domestic routes & sales, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), said that, “THAI is pleased to cooperate with TCEB in support of Thailand’s MICE United II project, moving Thailand forward by expanding MICE business through the AEC. The MICE business is of vital importance to THAI and the tourism and airline industries. By cooperating with TCEB and TAT as well as other partners, THAI is able to reinforce customer confidence in Thailand as a MICE destination. And as entrepreneurs and buyers continue to show confidence in destinations that THAI operates by continually bringing their business to Thailand, MICE travel continues to flourish. Furthermore, THAI offers promotions, special-priced air tickets on routes operated by THAI as a MICE incentive.”

Chai Srivikorn, president of Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) revealed that:“RSTA is going to extend our participation in the ‘Thailand CONNECT the World’ campaign to the second year. Last year, the campaign shaped Ratchaprasong to be a key destination for MICE visitors from every corner of the world and we are certain that the number of MICE travelers is likely to surge in this year. We are going vivify the entire district with a wide variety of promotion including vouchers for upscale restaurants, a walking tour to spiritual attractions in the area, and room packages with inclusive services like free Wi-Fi, laundry and dry cleaning services, and fitness center. All temping discounts should inspire MICE visitors to expose themselves to the district’s immaculate and vibrant urban lifestyle. To further facilitate tourists and visitors from around the world who would like to spend their quality time in Ratchaprasong with accurate, up-to-date information, we are going to open the ‘Ratchaprasong Tourist Information Centre’ on the second floor of Amarin Plaza by next month.”

David Robinson, director, Bangkok River Partners (BRP) commented that, "The eight Bangkok River hotels offer a wealth of facilities for every business event. The diverse and flexible MICE venues and features provide local and international event planners an incredible opportunity to hold riverside conventions and functions. With a combined total of more than a hundred ballrooms and meeting rooms and the ability to accommodate thousands of guests, the hotels are perfectly equipped with world-class infrastructure and stellar management teams to meet the demands of any event, large or small. All function rooms boast state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, allowing for easy coordination and communication. What’s more, free hotel shuttle boats ensure your delegates arrive on time, relaxed and ready for business."