Thailand can be a MICE Powerhouse. A bold statement indeed, but one we should consider. What is stopping us from being one of Asia’s, if not one of the World’s, leading players in the field of MICE?
Southern Thailand is synonymous with visions of turquoise waters, powdery white sand and dramatic limestone cliffs. The most famous of Southern Thailand’s many islands – and the largest – is Phuket, which offers something for every type of traveller.
Indonesia has been appointed the leading country along with Thailand for developing the “ASEAN Competence Standard for MICE & Event Professionals” as agreed upon under the ASEAN Mutual Recognition of Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP).
Tenders will be launched next year for the expansion of Thailand’s two biggest airports, Suvarnabhumi International and Don Mueang International.
The government is putting in efforts to promote Thailand as an electric vehicle (EV) production base for the ASEAN region.
AFECA will hold its 2023 AGM in Bangkok next November, in a gathering that will span four days.
Mr Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the TAT, shared Thailand’s plan to achieve 10 million international visitor arrivals in 2022 while speaking at the 22nd World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).