TICA recently participated in IBTM World 2025 as part of the Thailand Pavilion, reinforcing Thailand's presence at one of the world's leading trade shows for the global MICE industry. The event was held at Fira Barcelona, Spain, from 18–20 November 2025.
IBTM World brings together more than 2,500 exhibitors and 12,000 industry professionals from over 150 countries, providing an unparalleled platform for business development, networking, and knowledge exchange. Leveraging this global stage, TICA showcased Thailand's diverse and high-quality MICE offerings, strengthened its international brand visibility, and engaged with key industry stakeholders. These interactions helped foster meaningful partnerships and generate new opportunities that support sustained business growth and international collaboration.
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TICA paid a congratulatory visit to Khun Kittiphong Sansomboon, newly appointed Chief, Commercial (DN) of Thai Airways International, on 18 December 2025. The visit was an opportunity to extend our warm congratulations on his new appointment, as well as to reaffirm the long-standing and valued partnership between TICA and Thai Airways International.
During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on continued collaboration and mutual support in strengthening Thailand’s tourism and aviation sectors. TICA reiterated its commitment to working closely with Thai Airways International to promote Thailand as a leading destination for business events and leisure travel, while supporting initiatives that contribute to the sustainable growth and global competitiveness of the industry.
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The Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Association of Domestic Travel (ADT) (สมาคมธุรกิจท่องเที่ยวภายในประเทศ – สทน.) to organise the “TICA x ADT Business Matching Session”. This exclusive B2B initiative is designed to generate new business opportunities within Thailand’s growing Domestic MICE and leisure markets by connecting TICA hotel members with key stakeholders in the domestic travel sector.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam. The programme will commence with registration at 08:30, followed by a knowledge session from 09:00 to 09:45 entitled “Maximising Revenue from Group Business”. The business matching session will run from 10:00 to 12:30, providing structured one-on-one meetings, and will conclude with a networking lunch at 12:30.
Approximately 40 qualified travel agents, specialising in Domestic MICE and leisure travel and representing ADT member companies, will participate as buyers. TICA hotel members are invited to join the session as sellers, offering a valuable platform to present their properties, facilities and services directly to a targeted group of domestic buyers.
Through personalised business matching meetings, the session aims to foster meaningful partnerships and encourage future collaborations for group bookings, incentives, conferences and leisure packages, further strengthening Thailand’s domestic business events and tourism landscape.
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