Tourism in Thailand

H.I.S. Thailand partners with Thailand Elite to promote the long-term Thai Residency & Privileges Program

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Tourism in Thailand, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Travel visa, Service industries, Human activities, Human behavior

As an authorized agent of Thailand Elite, HIS Thailand provides a seamless 4-step application process, regardless of applicants being in Thailand or abroad.

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  • As an authorized agent of Thailand Elite, HIS Thailand provides a seamless 4-step application process, regardless of applicants being in Thailand or abroad.
  • The whole process takes 1 to 3 months and is open to most nationalities.
  • The experienced team will guide applicants through each step, from selecting the right visa type to dealing with relevant Thai Government Departments.
  • Thailand Elite, the operator of Thailand Elite Card, founded in 2003, is owned by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), a state-owned enterprise.

TCEB launches 'MICE Winnovation' to give MICE entrepreneurs a ready suite of tech solutions and all-round support to go digital

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Articles, Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Science and technology studies, Innovation, Economy, Livestreaming, Voucher

Their products and services included software for monitoring visitor traffic, face recognition cameras, robots, on-demand workforce, and livestreaming services.

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  • Their products and services included software for monitoring visitor traffic, face recognition cameras, robots, on-demand workforce, and livestreaming services.
  • Some of the online meetings took place as a result of searches made by attendees on TCEB's online MICE Innovation Catalog.
  • To spur adoption of MICE technologies, TCEB is extending funding support in the form of Inno-Vouchers.
  • TCEB is set to launch a quarterly podcast in 2021 to help MICE professionals stay abreast of relevant technology and trends.

TCEB's first Thailand MICE Virtual Expo presents a vital snapshot of Thailand's MICE market, attracts 7,755 participants from 33 countries

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Tourism in Thailand, Economy of Thailand, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau

7,755 online participants from 33 countries participated with over 580 business-matching sessions in the first Thailand MICE Virtual Expo organised by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

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  • 7,755 online participants from 33 countries participated with over 580 business-matching sessions in the first Thailand MICE Virtual Expo organised by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
  • Held from February 24-25, 2021, the event gave international MICE buyers and stakeholders a timely update on Thailand's MICE market and what industry leaders are doing to ensure business continuity and competitiveness.
  • TCEB President, Mr Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, said: "Exhibitors at TCEB's Thailand MICE Virtual Expo appreciated the opportunity to connect with international buyers during this time of uncertainty and separation.
  • TCEB's virtual expo is a credible, industry-supported platform designed to fulfil this need for interaction and knowledge-exchange.

TCEB launches 'Festival Economy' policy to drive the development of festivals with lasting economic, social and environmental benefits

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Articles, Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Sustainability, Sustainable development

BANGKOK, Dec.11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched a 'Festival Economy' policy to nurture partnerships between professional festival associations and local city governments to co-create new festivals with lasting economic, social and environmental impacts.

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  • BANGKOK, Dec.11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has launched a 'Festival Economy' policy to nurture partnerships between professional festival associations and local city governments to co-create new festivals with lasting economic, social and environmental impacts.
  • 'Festival Economy' isthe essential marketing policy that TCEB will use to conceptualise new and high-profile festivals based on city's unique DNA.
  • The goals of the 'Festival Economy' policy are to energise the destination city's economy, to enhance the city's reputation, and contribute to the sustainable development of the city.
  • New or existing festivals which are able to create business, social, and environmental impacts are eligible.

TCEB Announces Winners of the 3rd Edition of 'Thailand's MICE Startup' Competition

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Asia, Thailand

The second prize winner is Loops and MICE & Communication, whose vanpooling service for mega sports events won them 200,000 baht.

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  • The second prize winner is Loops and MICE & Communication, whose vanpooling service for mega sports events won them 200,000 baht.
  • Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of TCEB, said: "The annual 'Thailand MICE Startup' competition is significant not only for Thailand's MICE industry but also the country's economy.
  • In 2018, TCEB foresaw the need to create a channel to help our MICE players go digital when we launched 'Thailand MICE Startup'.
  • TCEB's 'Thailand's MICE Startup' competition has proved to be an excellent platform for this purpose with many promising ideas presented.

Thailand unveils measures and promotion packages to revive safe and successful international MICE at IBTM World Virtual

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, APEC Business Travel Card, Travel visa, TRV, Cultural globalization, Travel, Articles

They include APEC Business Travel Cardholders or holders of the Special Tourist Visa (STV), which includes MICE travelers, and Tourist Visa (TRV).

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  • They include APEC Business Travel Cardholders or holders of the Special Tourist Visa (STV), which includes MICE travelers, and Tourist Visa (TRV).
  • As of now Thailand has welcomed around 50,000 overseas travelers under these schemes,including groups from China, Japan and Scandinavia.
  • TCEB and our industry partners- venues, hotels, attractions, DMCs- have been preparing for the resumption of international MICE for months.
  • Corporate Image and Communication Department, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization)
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MICE Market | Growing Contribution Toward GDP and Employment to Boost the Market Growth | Technavio

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Entertainment, Events, Concerts, Articles, Meetings, Convention, Gross domestic product, Economic growth, Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005749/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005749/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The growing contribution towards GDP and employment will be one of the primary factors for the meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) market growth.
  • This increasing dependence on MICE will drive the growth of the MICE Market during the forecast period.
  • The major mice market growth came from the meetings segment, the growing M&As, and business deals are one of the key aspects of this growth.
  • To help clients improve their market position, this mice market forecast report provides a detailed analysis of the market leaders.

TCEB's Unveils Operational Plan FY2021: Four Strategies for Business Recovery and Sustainable Growth

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Articles, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Sustainability, Mouse, MICE in Thailand

Guided by the concept "New Normal MICE Sustainable Growth", the plan comprises four strategies promoting domestic MICE, attracting international events, implementing innovation, and developing a robust MICE ecosystem.

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  • Guided by the concept "New Normal MICE Sustainable Growth", the plan comprises four strategies promoting domestic MICE, attracting international events, implementing innovation, and developing a robust MICE ecosystem.
  • For FY2021, TCEB is targetting 10.4 million MICE travellers and 64 billion baht in revenue for Thailand which represents 3.5% growth for both sectors.
  • Recent data showed that 55.4% or 375,094 delegates participated in local MICE events via online platforms, while 44.6% or 302,312 attended on-site.
  • These numbers underscore TCEB's success in helping organisers implement new technologies that attract more participants to their events."

Top 20 Medical Tourism Global Destinations, 2020 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, October 12, 2020
Retail, Other Retail, Medical tourism, Tourism, Tourism in Thailand, Medical tourism in Malaysia

The "Medical Tourism - Top 20 Global Destinations" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Medical Tourism - Top 20 Global Destinations" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Medical Tourism - top 20 global destinations examines why the top 20 destination countries are where they are today.
  • Global medical tourism is increasing annually.
  • This report investigates current and potential opportunities for medical tourism by analysing inbound numbers by country, and revenue.

Signs of recovery at TCEB's 'Thailand MICE United' event as Government vows high level support for domestic MICE

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Economy of Thailand, Tourism in Thailand, Asia, Exhibitions, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Thailand, MICE in Thailand

The Thai government is well aware of the power of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) as an engine for economic recovery and income generation, and is extending high level of policy support to secure the wellbeing and resilience of Thailand's domestic MICE industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Thai government is well aware of the power of MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) as an engine for economic recovery and income generation, and is extending high level of policy support to secure the wellbeing and resilience of Thailand's domestic MICE industry.
  • The response reflected the keen desire of Thailand's diverse MICE stakeholders to stand together to move the industry beyond COVID-19.
  • TCEB's support for domestic MICE is headlined by a subsidy of up to 30,000 Baht per event.
  • The event was also a reaffirmation of TCEB's close partnership with the government in ensuring steady, holistic support for the industry.