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TCEB Beats 2012 Target with 895,224 MICE Travelers to Thailand Rebranding Set to Transform 2013 Thailand’s MICE market

Bangkok / January 9, 2013: Following a buoyant year for Thailand’s MICE industry the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB is confident of continuing growth in 2013. MICE visitor numbers to Thailand in 2012 reached 895,224, exceeding TCEB’s target for the year. Asia market represents 65 percent of all MICE travelers. In 2013, TCEB rebrand and reposition to emphasize their services and drivers of success, focusing on the Asia and ASEAN+6 markets. In 2013 Thailand’s MICE industry is expected to generate more than US$ 2.1 billion, or 63.2 billion Baht.Mr. Thongchai Sridama, Acting President of TCEB, disclosed that, "Thailand's MICE industry is growing strongly despite the economic crises in Europe and USA. The 2012 figures have exceeded our annual target of 750,000 MICE visitors in 2012, and are a clear vote of confidence in Thailand as a cost-effective MICE destination. Last year we saw an increase of 19 percent above target to 895,224 MICE visitors, earning US$2.66 billion, or 79.8 billion baht."Overall, the MICE industry was responsible for 9.49 per cent of all tourism earnings in 2012, accounting for 0.58 percent of total GDP. Conventions contributed 33 percent, followed by corporate meetings and incentive travel, which contributed 25 and 24 percent, respectively. International exhibitions and trade shows accounted for 18 percent of total MICE revenues for 2012."In 2012, Thailand hosted a total of 7,382 MICE events, 6.84 percent up from 2011. However, the number of visitors grew by 19 percent, reflects TCEB’s success in attracting mega-events to Thailand. Last year, the average stay for overseas MICE visitors was 5.54 days, with an average contribution of US$ 536, or Baht 16,084 per person per day," Mr Thongchai added.In 2012 MICE travelers from Asia were largely responsible for the strong growth in Thailand’s MICE sector, representing 65 percent of all MICE travelers last year. National MICE statistics indicate that MICE visitors to Thailand were dominated by 10 Asian countries- India, China, South Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, respectively."For 2013, TCEB’s strategy for Thailand will continue to focus on maintaining existing markets as well as expanding new target markets, particularly the ASEAN+6 market, which has a very high potential for growth. We are also in the process of reconfiguring and rebranding TCEB’s own organization in order to drive growth and development of Thailand’s meetings and trade show business. We will also be modernizing the TCEB logo to reflect a new working paradigm that fosters creativity and innovation. We believe that this repositioning will help drive and develop the MICE industry, create new economic value and generate revenues for the country," added Mr. Thongchai.TCEB’s working paradigm is based on five concepts that serve as Drivers of Growth:1) Strategic Business Partner. TCEB has a major role in offering strategic direction to the MICE industry, supporting its sustainable growth and development through sector-level planning as well as consultation for individual companies.2) Creative Leadership (Thought Leader) – TCEB must provide industry leadership through its cutting-edge, creative ideas for MICE-industry development.3) Solution Provider – TCEB’s private sector support for MICE operators must focus on addressing specific business challenges while contributing to organizational agility and long-term sustainable development of the sector.4) Business Connector – TCEB can play a unique supporting role in facilitating new partnerships among MICE operators as well as driving the establishment of strategic alliances across the region as well as globally. The strength, resilience and reach of such a network of strategic partners will provide a strong foundation to drive future competitiveness.5) MICE Capabilities Developer – TCEB will address the need for strengthening human resource capacity within the MICE industry by focusing on establishing standards, and by enhancing the potential and calibre of MICE industry professionals.TCEB’s new organizational identity has modified the original logo to represent 3 key organizational pillars- growth, creativity and commitment to success. The new colour scheme uses yellow to convey the power of growth, prosperity and the power of the intellect, while blue represents unlimited inspiration, creativity and innovation."We are confident that the new TCEB brand, to be finalized during February, will reinforce our new working paradigm and help boost the competitiveness of Thailand's MICE industry in an era of constant change. At the same time TCEB aims to empower entrepreneurs by helping them build their competencies and expertise and widen their business networks, enabling them to compete more effectively in the global arena. We expect this to be reflected in an increased contribution of the MICE industry to the national economy. TCEB expects that the new organizational identity will help boost MICE industry growth by at least 10 percent per year. In 2013 expects over 792,000 MICE visitors to Thailand, generating revenues of over US$ 2.1 billion, or 63.2 billion Baht," said Thongchai in conclusion.# # #For more information, please contactDivision of Public RelationsMs. Arisara ThanuplangSenior Public Relations ManagerTel : 02-694-6095Email : Arisara_t@tceb.or.thSumet KanchanapanPublic Relations ManagerTel : 02-694-6096Email : Sumet_k@tceb.or.th

Thailand Shines as Exhibitions Powerhouse of ASEAN

Bangkok : 5 January 2013 Thailand reinforces its strong position as the exhibitions powerhouse of ASEAN as leading professional exhibition company are making the country their home to Asia-Pacific headquarters, according to the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau. More oversea visitors to Thailand’s tradeshow also confirm its status as a platform of AECTwo professional exhibition management companies; VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.which is a joint venture between VNU Exhibitions Europe Co., Ltd., Europe’s top five trade show and exhibition management company from the Netherlands and Bangkok-based TCC Land, and Asian Exhibition Services Ltd., under the US-based DMG Services Group.Mr.Thongchai Sridama, Acting President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), said, “This milestone clearly demonstrates Thailand’s positive long-term potential and the availability of huge supporting infrastructure and services. More importantly, it confirms our success in driving a strategy entitled “Thailand, An Exhibition Platform of AEC” which has boosted exhibition traffic in the country by 10-15 per cent per year. This is in result to the growth number of the new trade and the upgrade show in 2012 and the expansion of oversea exhibitors and visitors of the major shows in Thailand.According to Mr. Gerard Willem Leeuwenburgh, Managing Director of VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.; he said, “The world has observed the power shift to Asia. ASEAN is emerging as a rising star in the world economy given its rich resources and strong economic growth. Thailand, being strategically located in the center of the region, is a high potential location with easy transport link to other ASEAN countries, its best infrastructure and service-minded people. In addition, our collaboration with a leading Thai partner makes it viable for us to call Thailand our Asia-Pacific headquarters. With our firm footstep in this region, we are ready to bring our expertise and experience to professionalize Thailand’s events and services to drive the country become the exhibition platform of the AEC.”Mr. David Aitken, Managing Director & CEO at Asian Exhibition Services (AES) Ltd., said, “We have established our head office in Bangkok since August 2011 as a professional exhibition management company serving the Asian markets. AES is an international Board of Investment listed company with Stock Market investors, organizing their international trade events in Thailand representing the Southeast Asian market for events in Europe, the US, China and South Korea. AES has identified Bangkok as the strategic hub to stage international events in the region and with close TCEB support has successfully established a very strong portfolio with further projects to be launched in 2013.”In 2012, TCEB has successfully convinced 15 new tradeshows to organize their shows in Thailand and upgraded over 37 shows. At the same time, the number of show audit Certified Trade Exhibition by TCEB rose over to 40 events. In addition, the 4 major trade shows under TCEB’s Better the Best campaigns, the champion show of Thailand, including VIV Asia, Propak Asia, Metalex, Renewable Asia, had grew up their international visitors to 36%, reflecting the high confidence among the international arenaFurthermore, in 2013, TCEB has successfully attracted mega international events to be held in Thailand. Among them are ITU Telecom World 2013 which is expected to attract ministerial level and high profile of 20,000-30,000 telecom participants and the World Stamp Thailand 2013 which is expected to attract 10,000 participants from all over the world. All these events will ensure more confidence among the international exhibition professionals and return in a high number of exhibitors and visitors that help expand the growth of Thailand’s exhibitions industry.“The forthcoming ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, Thailand and ASEAN will adapt to be the single market and production base which will be the highest economic growth market. The establishment of these two firms is the stopping stone for Thailand to to become the platform of AEC. With the strong potential of Thailand, I believe that more international exhibition professional companies will turn their eyes more on our country to set up their regional office”, left Mr.Thongchai.It is expected that the international exhibition market in the country will grow by 30 per cent as well as to attract 300,000 visitors, generating income of 30 billion Baht in 2015.# # #For more information, please contactMs. Arisara ThanuplangSenior Manager-Public RelationsTel : +662-694-6095Email : Arisara_t@tceb.or.thSumet KanchanapanManager-Public RelationsTel : +662-694-6096Email : Sumet_k@tceb.or.th

Asian Exhibition Services (AES) Kick off ASEAN Ceramics 2013

Bangkok March 5, 2013 – Asian Exhibition Services (AES) Ltd. joined industry leaders to announce the launch of ASEAN Ceramics 2013, the international exhibition of machinery, technology and material for manufacturing white ware, heavy clay and advance ceramic for Southeast Asia to hold at BITEC from 11-13 September 2013. Pictured left to right; Dr. Somnuk Sirisoonthorn, President of the Thai Ceramic Society; Mr. Salanroj Sutaschuto, Administration Director, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau; Mr. David Aitken, Managing Director of AES Ltd.; Mr. Panuwat Triyangkulsri, Director of the Bureau of Supporting Industries Development, Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry; Mr. Oskan Sirikaya, Managing Director of Atiker (Thailand) Co. Ltd.The ASEAN Ceramics exhibition will include the tableware design forum, the ASEAN ceramic showcase, a special feature on advanced ceramics and industrial colour, coating and glazing technology. The three day conference will be led by a high-level plenary session and feature a series of presentations and panel discussions from more than 30 world-renowned speakers on topics, ranging from new research to global innovation trends and their impact on the world ceramics industry. In addition to the hundreds of famous-name brands on display you’ll benefit from ASEAN Ceramics’ unique “Business Matchmaking” programme which is designed to provide a valuable asset to companies in the diverse ceramics industry.For more information contact (+66) 02 207 2412 or visit www.ASEANceramics.com

Make MICE Easy with Non-Stop Flight Ahmedabad – Bangkok

Ahmedabad, 15th March, 2013 - THAI Airways is launching a new service THAI SMILE, a sub brand of THAI Airways, with a brand new fleet of Airbus-320 will operate twice a week non-stop flights every Wednesday & Sunday from Ahmedabad to Bangkok effective 31Mar’13. The direct flight departure Ahmedabad at 2359 hours and arrive early morning 0620 hours into Bangkok while the return flight will depart Bangkok at 1930 hours and arrive into Ahmedabad at 2300 hours. It will definitely save travelling time and cost of the businessman especially exhibitors of Gujarat who are visiting Thailand. Thailand is fast emerging a hot destination for honeymooners, Lesire, MICE (Meeting Incentive Conference and Exhibition) and wedding activities while Gujarat is becoming a global business hub with increased frequency of businessmen flying abroad, not only facilitate the outbound traveller from Gujarat to other parts of the world via Bangkok but also help develop inbound traffic into Gujarat. With Bangkok as its hub, Thai Airways International started operations in 1960, and today touches over 70 destinations in five continents. It has a strong India presence, operating scheduled flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Kolkata, a city which has the distinction of being on Thai Airways route network from its inception.# # #For more information contact at:Ahmedabad: Mumbai: (Toll Free) 18001021225 or visit www.thaiairways.co.in

TIPREX 2013 : A Leading Specialist for the Industry by the Industry

Bangkok March 19, 2013 – Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA) announce the launch of The 4th edition of The Thai International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition (TIPREX) in press conference at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. TIPREX is set to focus on key growth sectors and trends including new plastic and rubber technologies, innovative manufacturing and processing applications form 3 – 6 April at BITEC. The show’s strong position in Thailand and the region provides a conducive networking platform for exhibitors, visitors, industry experts and industry associations that is integral to the progression of the plastic and rubber industry in Southeast Asia.A major highlight is the Thai Converters showcase which complements a comprehensive display of machinery and equipment, semi-finished products, technical parts, raw materials, auxiliaries, processing solutions and service at the trade fair. This showcase provides an opportunity for Thai processors and manufacturers to display semi-finished and finished products. It caters to a wide range of industrial and consumer markets from automotive, packaging, construction to the healthcare, electrical and electronics industries.Mr. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia believes that TIPREX is evolving at a strong pace, not only in its ability to attract quality local visitors but also an international audience. “Major industry sectors are represented on the show floor and visitors can expect to see one of the most current specialist industry events for plastics and rubber in the region. Visitors will be able to network with numerous Thai distributors and also view more machinery and equipment including injection moulding machines, extrusion lines, cutting and roll slitting machines.”Commenting on the international of the exhibition, Mr. Salanroj Sutaschuto, Director of Administrative Department at the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) on behalf of TCEB president, said: “The strong international array of companies not only highlights the relevance of TIPREX to the global plastic and rubber business community but also the vested interest in Thailand as a regional hub, and Bangkok as an ideal location to network and conduct business.”“TIPREX also represents a significant trade event on Thailand’s exhibitions calendar, and TCEB as the government agency dedicated to support and promote international trade fairs hold in Thailand, this once again is proud to support TIPREX, one of the flagship trade shows, through the ‘100 A Head’ incentive programme, to increase qualified group visitors from ASEAN Plus 6 countries, “Be My Guest – buyers appreciation” programme with complimentary night stays and overseas promotions. We are very positive that this trade fair will be well-received by trade visitors as it was strong evidence in the previous editions of TIPREX,” added Mr. Sutaschuto.For more information contact (+65) 6332 9624 e-mail rabita@mda.com.sg or visit www.tiprex.com

TCEB partners with TGO to prepare the direction on carbon footprint assessment for the exhibition industry, primarily supporting MICE operators to stage events with more consideration towards the environment and embarking on a journey for a low-carbon soc

Bangkok – 14 March 2013: Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) (TCEB) has collaborated with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a stringent guideline on carbon footprint assessment for the exhibition industry, principally gunning for Thai MICE operators to be part of the effort in reducing global warming and getting them ready to enter the low-carbon society that will help strengthen the competitiveness of Thai exhibition industry as a whole.It is widely known that “global warming” or “climate change” impacts the life of people around the whole world, stimulating all countries across all continents to pay closer attention to the environment. Industries or large businesses that have used a great volume of energy have been blamed as the perpetuators of greenhouse gas, believed to be the root of global warming. Though communities around the world have realized the meaning of global warming, there is no successful remedy to the problem because all countries are bound to their own individual trades, thus the “low-carbon society”, which was initiated as a way to solve global warming in a sustainable manner. This entails the manufacturing side and the consumers to work together using a marketing system that will lead to the reduction of greenhouse gas.Carbon footprint, as we know, is the amount of greenhouse gas emission from daily activities from a product’s life cycle, services, activities or business operation. Carbon footprints are considered as a gauge to reduce the impact of global warming and climate change.Mr. Thongchai Sridama, Committee, acting on behalf of the President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization), said, “TCEB, as the government agency that serves as the driving force behind the growth of the MICE industry in our country, through promotion, development and establishment of standards of world-class, integrated practices, is at the forefront of upholding our strengths without compromising the environment.”For years now, TCEB has established different standards to strengthen the MICE industry. The bureau has helped establish five standards for the MICE industry. The two advanced standards related to this include: the energy management standard ISO 50001, and the sustainable management and administration of event business ISO 20121, both instituted to espouse the vision of caring for the environment.“The MICE industry, most especially product exhibition, plays a role in supporting the development of all industries in Thailand because exhibitions as a whole are significant marketing tools to market products, innovation and technologies to new customers. However, TCEB is also aware that exhibitions, much like other things, have an impact on the environment. TCEB acknowledges the relevance of these environmental issues, thus establishing the cooperation with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization to develop the direction on carbon footprint assessment of exhibition industry. This cooperation will assist operators in the exhibition industry to evaluate the impact of carbon emissions from each exhibition, manage each exhibition in a way that actually reduces the destruction of the environment, which includes saving energy, reduction of raw materials, and proper recycling. This cooperation will help create a clear framework for industries to operate, bearing in mind the importance of the environment as well. Moreover, it will help strengthen the competitiveness of the Thai exhibition industry at the international arena by being more than just a platform for products,” he added.Mrs. Prasertsuk Chamornmarn, Acting Executive Director of the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization, said “The main reason that TGO takes this project to heart is that the organization has been contacted by many event organizers about the carbon footprint assessment in their businesses. Currently, official calculation of the carbon footprint has been published in many countries and Thai organization too has already calculated the carbon footprint, however, Thailand still lacks the standards to verify the accuracy of each data. Thus, the cooperation between TCEB and TGO has been initiated to develop the standard on assessment of the MICE industry. The carbon footprint assessment standard in Thailand will be the national standard with reference to others in different countries. It will be used as the direction for the assessment of business events that focus on the environment and matches the international demands.”So that the event operators can have a calculation guideline, the TGO has allocated a budget for the development of specific conditions for the carbon footprint assessment in event services. By starting with the exhibition industry, which is a MICE hallmark, which generates a reasonable amount of global warming compared to other types of industries such as the convention and other general business conferences, TGO aims to create awareness and public relations of agencies working on carbon footprint to the public that encourages more MICE operators to participate in the project.Procedures for carbon footprint assessment for exhibition industry are as follows:1. Visit www.tgo.or.th to download the application form / specific conditions for products / form for preparation of specific conditions of products / examination of documents and presentation to TGO.2. Hire a consulting firm or assign own consultant within the organization in case the company already has personnel with knowledge to calculate the carbon footprint.3. Review the calculated data by reviewer of the products’ carbon footprint.4. Submit the information to apply for the registration with TGO.5. TGO announces the carbon footprint to the public.In case that the operators have no experience in carbon footprint assessment and want to find the consulting for the first time, they can look at the roster of consultants at thaicarbonlabel.tgo.or.th. For later calculation, the operators who already have the experience can assess the carbon footprint by themselves.“If all MICE operators realize the heart of this issue and adopt the carbon footprint assessment as part of their business operation, it will definitely help create business opportunities particularly among customers—may it be from the from European Union, the United States, Japan and other countries that are keen and watchful on the operations related to global warming and climate change. TCEB, as its next step, will expand the direction of carbon footprint assessment to cover other fields of MICE, namely the convention and incentive industries.” Mr Thongchai concluded.# # #For more information please contact;Ms. Amy Tan, Public Relation DirectorPro Media PR Co,. LtdMobile: 082-486-9797e-mail : amytanevent2012@gmail.com