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Phuket awarded '2024 World Festival & Event City' by IFEA

On October 3, 2024, Thailand's Phuket was honored with the "2024 IFEA World Festival & Event City" title by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA). This makes Phuket the third city from Thailand, following Chiang Mai and Sukhothai, to receive this renowned accolade. The announcement coincided with the IFEA Annual Convention & Expo, held on September 29, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Thailand celebrated multiple victories at the IFEA awards ceremony. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival claimed the Silver Grand Pinnacle Award, while the Phuket Peranakan Festival and the Chinese New Year Festival both secured Gold awards for Best Parade. Additionally, the Chinese New Year Festival won Silver for Best Volunteer Programme, and the Thailand Coffee Fest 2023 won Gold for Best Green Programme.

Thailand's success extended beyond Phuket. BICT on the MOVE 2023 won Best Children's Programming, and the Pattaya International Firework Festival received Gold for Best Emergency Preparedness. Furthermore, Chiang Mai Blooms took Gold for Best Video Promotion. These awards highlight the collaborative efforts of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and its partners, showcasing Thailand's ongoing excellence in the realm of festivals and events.

Source : Thailand Business News