Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) headed a group of 12 Thai exhibitors from Bangkok and Phuket to meet potential buyers at AIME 2025 during 10-12 February. On this occasion, TCEB launched a new campaign “MEET WELL” during the media presentation.
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) revealed the theme and location for its 2025 Welcome Event to be held on Monday 10 February: AIMalfi FESTA at il Mercato Centrale. With outposts in Florence, Rome, Turin and Milan, Melbourne is the home of the first il Mercato Centrale outside of Italy and it will be transformed into an AIMalfi FESTA exclusively for the AIME Welcome Event.
Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport to Unveil New Retail and Dining Concept featuring Some 30 Brands1/27/2025
Jewel Changi Airport (Jewel) announced positive results for the year 2024, riding on the steady growth in passenger traffic at Changi Airport. It recorded over 80 million footfall traffic from January to December 2024, which was a 10% year-on-year increase, and a 5% increase in sales. This marks a record full year footfall and sales for Jewel since its opening in 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Particularly, y-o-y retail sales per square foot grew by 6% from 2023 - an indication that Jewel’s retail offerings have resonated strongly with shoppers.
Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, registering a 14.8% year-on-year increase. This was 99.1% of the passenger movements recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements, totalled 366,000 in 2024, up 11.5% compared to 2023. A total of 1.99 million tonnes airfreight throughput was recorded in the year, surpassing 2023’s level by 14.6%.
Changi Airport unveils its boldest refresh of its signature retail campaign to now give shoppers the winning chance for the ultimate luxury travel experience of a lifetime to their dream holiday destinations. The year-long ‘Changi Millionaire Experiences’ campaign will see winners of the quarterly draws pick from one of five iconic destinations across the globe to visit with a companion. Each winner and their companion will be treated to an indulgent mix of gourmet dining, cultural immersions, and exciting luxury activities. These packages will include suite-class flights, upscale accommodations, private tours, and personal concierge services, promising them a world-class holiday experience and unforgettable memories. From cultural buffs to avid adventurers, look out for the ultimate in extravagance in store for every type of traveller.
The year 2024-2025 marks another milestone for Thailand as a preferred MICE destination when four Thai MICE Cities: Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and Pattaya are welcoming more overseas flights from Europe, Central Asia, Sub-Continent, East Asia and the Middle East. Eight international airlines have launched new direct flights in 2024 to Thailand’s four main MICE Cities, Bangkok-Phuket-Pattaya-Chiang Mai, while three more airlines are scheduled to offer direct flights in 2025.
Organisers of the Australian Event Awards and Symposium have signed a three-year deal with the City of Coffs Harbour. The destination will host the annual gathering of the Australian events industry from 2025 to 2027. The regional City on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales is equidistant from Sydney and Brisbane and has direct flights from Australia’s four largest cities on the eastern seaboard – Sydney, Melbourne Brisbane and Canberra.
Thailand has been attracting international conferences and events to more MICE cities and destinations in all four key regions of Thailand in 2024. The highlight of the year is the International Horticultural Exposition 2029. The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) decided in March 2024 to choose Nakhon Ratchasima province or Korat in the northeastern region as a host city. The bid was a collaboration between Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, which will act as a host organisation, and Nakhon Ratchasima province.
To meet the changing business travel requirements, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) showcased its partnership with local enterprises to offer two new self-creation workshops in Bangkok aimed to increase value and return on experiences for MICE planners and travelers.
The two workshops are “ClayCirclelation” and “Sensory Marketing”, both combining pleasure, self-creation and self-learning experiences. TCEB organised the workshops as pre-tour activities for hosted buyers of IT&CMA 2024 in September, which garnered their appreciation. Some decided to take up the activities for their clients. ITB Asia 2024 concluded on 25 October in Singapore, hosting over 45,000 business appointments, attracting more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries, and featuring 1,950 exhibitors. Additionally, over 1,400 high-quality buyers contributed to a dynamic business and networking environment. 160 top speakers shaped the future of travel at the ITB Asia Conference.
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