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What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S. Conferences?

Smart Meetings

There are still challenges with the Japanese economy and young people staying home, but an emphasis on Sister City relationships could help promote visits. Authentic encounters, sustainability and premium travel are growing trends. Personal experiences and storytelling are important to Italian visitors. The average stay is 20 nights.

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“Creativity – Sustainability – Infinite Possibilities” Thailand Conventions Set the Tone for 2023

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In keeping with global megatrends, country’s capacity and the Bureau’s strategic plans, Thailand Conventions aim for 2023 to be the year of “Creativity, Sustainability, and Infinite Possibilities”. The goal is to reduce carbon footprint in a measurable and significant manner and for Thailand to become a sustainable conventions destination.

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Partnership is Key: How Thailand Conventions Collaborate for Greater Good

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The goal is to reduce carbon footprint in a measurable and significant manner and for Thailand to become a sustainable conventions destination. Supports also include bid assistance, convention planning service, promotion and marketing support and financial support and bonus subventions.

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Business Travel Strikes Back, A New Company Culture Dawns

Smart Meetings

Business concerns from retention to sustainability are being met with business travel solutions. The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies.

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NOW is the time to rediscover the unconventional Thailand

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From 2023 onwards, Thailand will be the host destination of multiple world-class events such as ICCA Congress 2023, Thailand International Air Show in 2025 and Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, to name a few. So far, TCEB has hosted seven carbon-neutral events and 40 sustainable events.

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TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes

Travel Daily Media

This campaign is aligned with the Thai Government’s tourism campaign called ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022– 2023: Amazing New Chapters’, which aims to promote Thailand’s soft power through the five F’s – food, fashion, festival, film, and fight. The Thailand Pavilion is at Stand B150 at IMEX Frankfurt 2023.

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Associations invited to convene in unconventional Thailand

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From 2023 onwards, Thailand will be the host destination of multiple world-class events such as ICCA Congress 2023, Thailand International Air Show in 2025 and Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026, to name a few. So far, TCEB has hosted seven carbon-neutral events and 40 sustainable events. New Partnerships.