Come, spend some TIME in Thailand
TCEB recently unveiled an in-depth business platform known as TIME 2017 (Thailand Incentives and Meetings Exchange) for MICE operators from June 29-July 4, 2017
The second edition of the TIME 2017, themed as ‘India In-depth' ensured that the bespoke MICE offerings of the Kingdom be showcased in the typical Thai hospitality on a platter for MICE agents and travel operators. In the almost weeklong programme, about 40 select travel agents from India witnessed richness and diversity of the Lan Na Land and Chiang Mai.
The delegation was hosted at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park on the first two days. Situated in close proximity to the city's bustling shopping and entertainment hubs, the hotel has 1360 rooms and suites and 35 rooms for hosting meetings. The largest ballroom in the hotel is of 1261 sqm in size and covers 13,000 sqft in area.
LET’S TALK BUSINESS
TIME 2017 projected three key segments, namely Knowledge Exchange, Business Exchange and Experience Exchange. These segments let the buyers and sellers engage in a fruitful business exchange while attaining knowledge about the destination. There were experiential exchange for the participants to get allured with the picturesque Kingdom.
The Knowledge Exchange was a learning forum that helped Thai MICE operators to understand the Indian market better. The session began with a keynote and presentation by Sushil Shamlal Wadhwa, Founder & CMD of Platinum World Grroup. He threw light on the India market potential and suggested the need for the Thai industry to communicate and convince the Indian travellers, who have aspirations from the Kingdom, that there is more to Thailand than just Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket. The panel discussion on 'Understanding the Corporate Buying Power' elucidated information on the decisions of corporate buyers when choosing venues for meetings and incentives travel by representatives of leading multinational companies.
TIME projected 3 key segments: Knowledge, Business and Experience Exchange