 ICCA Congress 2023, Bangkok, Thailand (photo courtesy of TCEB) The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has chosen Bangkok as the host city of its annual general meeting next year. The 62nd ICCA Congress will be held from November 12-15, 2023. A major event in the global MICE calendar, the ICCA Congress is attended by members who represent more than 1,000 private and public organisations from over 100 countries.
 (Photo courtesy of TCEB) Thailand International Air Show, initiated by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), was approved during the meeting of the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand (EECO) held on March 9, 2022 and chaired by the Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha. The EECO’s approval led by the Prime Minister is equivalent to a cabinet resolution. The proposal for an air show of this scale was the first of its kind initiated by TCEB. The recommendations were based on a series of feasibility studies and consultations conducted by TCEB since 2018.
 Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched its bid to host a Specialised Expo 2028 in Phuket with an aim to promote strong recovery of post-COVID MICE industry.
Thailand’s bid will feature Phuket as the host city. To be known as ‘EXPO 2028 Phuket’, it will be co-hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and the province of Phuket. The health-focused theme will be ‘Future of Life: Living in Harmony, Sharing Prosperity’. The Thai Ambassador to France, H.E. Mr Sarun Charoensuwan recently submitted Letter of Candidature to Mr Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the expo’s governing body, Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), in Paris.  The Center of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Thailand’s government’s body overseeing disease control measures and COVID-19 policies, has approved Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau's (TCEB) proposal to allow MICE events to be held under “COVID Free Setting” protocols, effective October 16.
The approval follows the government’s announcement on October 11 that fully-vaccinated overseas visitors will be allowed to enter Thailand without having to serve quarantine from November 1. The reopening will begin with a list of countries the CCSA considers low-risk, such as the US, UK, China, Germany and Singapore. Also announced were shortened curfew hours, fewer provinces categorised as maximum controlled and strict zone where stringent controls are mandatory for gatherings, and allowing domestic flights to operate at full capacity. With most ASEAN member nations slowly moving towards resumption of tourism activities, Sihanoukville is set to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) from 16-22 January 2022. Cambodia's Tourism Minister is leading a Ministry Committee to organise this event. The Sokha Beach Resort will be the official venue for ATF2022.
Key highlights of ATF2022 include:
Nevertheless, the Covid-19 situation will be closely monitored to ensure that the event is safe to run. Although Sihanoukville officially announces completion of vaccination campaign for citizens 18-years-old and above, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen will only deliberate on full country reopening in two weeks (from 9 October). Meanwhile, for an overview of the ATF programme and registration, click here.  Harley-Davidson Pan America Media Launch 2021, The Shift, New South Wales After extensive consultation with the Industry, and in the face of ongoing travel restrictions and uncertainty, the Event Awards decided to turn October into a month-long, online celebration of their entrants, finalists and winners. To kick it off, entrant highlights, depicting an overview of the achievements and resilience of every Awards entrant and a few of the individuals that were integral to the operation, have begun on the Event Awards Facebook and will continue until 19 October.
 Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) in partnership with Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) is leading 20 Thai exhibitors to present their best offer at the annual IT&CMA and CTW 2021 event. The exhibitors are all from the destinations having been opened or set to open soon, while it is the first time that representatives of all 10 Thai MICE cities, led by TCEB’s 4 regional offices, will be present to showcase their appeal and unique products. It is Thailand’s widest choice of destinations ever offered at IT&CMA and CTW, which will underpin TCEB’s campaign “Thailand: Redefine Your Business Events - Experience the Extraordinary”
Given the world-class Safety and Hygiene standards in the prompt mode, and the charming local community experiences all set, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai MICE stakeholders are now geared up for hosting business events in Thailand!
Tempting deals and offers from Thai MICE and hospitality service providers await MICE buyers at IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific 2021, to be held virtually from 28-30 September 2021. Visitors to the show can look forward to the following exciting programme in addition to the walk-in and scheduled buyer-seller meetings at the exhibition floor which will start next week. High demand of international travel exhibitors and sponsors sets tone for ITB Asia 2021 Virtual9/15/2021
ITB Asia Virtual 2021, which takes place from 25 to 29 October 2021, is seeing a high demand from tourism organisations and partners. As the tourism industry shows promising signs of recovery, the event sees increasing uptake of travel trade buyer registrations, as more trade professionals are looking to explore business opportunities and to connect with travel trade suppliers and partners.
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