The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) took a group of members on a trip to Shanghai, China, from September 3-5, 2023. The trip, titled “International Business Matching Trade Mission in Shanghai” was an opportunity for members to gain new perspectives, build experience, and connect with potential business partners.
The delegation included representatives from the following companies: BITEC Management Co., Ltd. Expo Inter Co., Ltd. IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. Kavin Intertrade Co., Ltd. Kingsmen C.M.T.I. PLC. MB Global Marketings Co., Ltd.
The opening ceremony was held by Mr. Loy Joon How, Vice President of TEA, followed by a speech by Mr. Sang Jiming, chairman of the Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry Association (SCEIA). The event also featured leading companies from China, including Lama Exhibition, Shanghai Nuojin Exhibition, Zhidao Exhibition, and CICE Magazine.
The purpose of the trip was to promote and support TEA members in building business networks and exploring opportunities with new partners in China. TEA anticipates that the trip will generate at least 40 new business leads and partnerships, as well as facilitate business meetings and future collaboration with companies from the target market.
สมาคมการแสดงสินค้า (ไทย) พาคณะสมาชิกบินลัดฟ้าไปเปิดมุมมอง สร้างประสบการณ์ พร้อมเชื่อมโยงจับคู่เจรจาธุรกิจ ในทริป “International Business Matching Trade Mission in Shanghai” เมื่อวันที่ 3-5 กันยายนที่ผ่านมา ณ โรงแรม Four Points by Sheraton Shanghai, Daning ประเทศจีน
Ms. Panittha Buri President of Thai Exhibition Association (TEA), was invited to attend the “ISAN MICE Expo 2023: MICE Power Soft Power”, the first major MICE event in the northeastern region of Thailand. The event provided a platform for MICE organizations from both the public and private sectors in various areas to meet and exchange information about products and services through business matching events.
The association president participated in various activities at the event, including conferences, business matching, and a showcase area.
The ISAN MICE Expo 2023 aims to enhance the competitiveness of the MICE destination in the northeastern region by leveraging the diversity of Isaan identity, creating valuable experiences through the creative power of MICE events, and contributing to the government’s policy to promote and support the growth of domestic conferences and events. This will create jobs, stimulate regional economies, and help enhance the MICE industry‘s potential in northeastern Thailand and the country as a whole.
In concurrent event – Regional Exhibition ISAN Connect – the President also gave a Key Note speech on the Key success factors of Exhibitions to Esarn MICE Organisers, hosted by Khun Kanokporn Damrongkul Director of Domestic MICE department.
Amongst the front row speakers were friendly faces of MICE players in Bangkok. CityNeon SEA (Thailand) VNU Exhibitions Asia
List of agencies and organizations that attended ISAN MICE 2023 :
1. Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province
2. Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province
3. Director of the Strategic Planning and Information for Provincial Development Group
4. Senior Vice President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau
5. Director of Northeastern Regional Office, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
6. Deputy Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Khon Kaen Office
7. President of the Khon Kaen Provincial Tourism Industry Council
8. President of the Udon Thani Provincial Chamber of Commerce
9. President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Tourism Industry Council
10. President of the Khon Kaen Provincial Chamber of Commerce
11. President of the Khon Kaen Provincial Chamber of Commerce
12. President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Chamber of Commerce
13. President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Chamber of Commerce
14. President of the Udon Thani Provincial Chamber of Commerce
15. President of the Khon Kaen Tourism and MICE Business Association
16. President of the Nakhon Ratchasima Hotel Association
17. President of the Udon Thani Provincial Tourism Industry Council
18. President of the Udon Thani Tourism Business Association
July 21, 2023: Ms. Supalux Suvathi, Chairperson – Standards and Sustainability of Thai Exhibition Association (TEA), and Ms. Premporn Saisaengchan, Advisor of Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) TEA representative, participated in the brainstorming meeting for the enhancement of the core curriculum content of the course “Introduction to MICE Industry – MICE 101 3rd Edition.” The event took place at the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn.
The objective of the meeting was to develop industry knowledge in the MICE sector to align with the current era. The goal is to disseminate this knowledge to students, professors, educational staff, as well as individuals involved in the MICE industry, enabling them to apply it in their future teaching and professional endeavors.
