TCEB’s Respect for Local Identities Brings TBEX Asia 2021 to Phuket
TCEB’s
Respect for Local Identities Brings TBEX Asia 2021 to PhuketNovember 2, 2020 – Thailand
Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) strategy to put into spotlight the different
qualities of each MICE city has resulted in the bureau winning bid for Phuket
to host TBEX Asia 2021 when some 600 travel bloggers, content creators and
social media influencers around the globe will gather at this Andaman paradise
to experience its local and cultural identities. TCEB President, Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun
Na Ayuthaya said TCEB has developed a strategy for Phuket to create a new brand
identity for MICE by highlighting the island’s cultural heritage, traditional
trades and indigenous way of life. This is a part of TCEB’s policy to
enhance and strengthen the attractiveness of MICE Cities across the country by
collaborating with all local authorities to develop strategies that are deeply
rooted in the DNA of each destination.Thailand’s current MICE Cities include Phuket, Chiang Mai, Khon
Kaen, Bangkok, Pattaya, Songkhla, Nakhon Ratchasima. The bureau has recently set up four
new regional offices to oversee MICE development in the north, northeast, central
and southern regions. As for Phuket, the southern regional office has planned
to develop MICE products and activities related to local culture and local
communities so that the island can create new experiences for MICE travelers
with the beauty of the Andaman Sea and the diversity of culture.“Winning bid for Phuket to host
TBEX Asia from October 20-22, 2021 is, thus, responsive to our strategy and is
in time for the island destination to unveil its new brand identity for MICE as
around 600 travel bloggers, content creators, and social media influencers are
expected to attend the event”.Through collaboration with the
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the host organization of TBEX Asia 2021, and
the City of Phuket, TCEB organised the Media and Blogger Inspection Trip from
October 6–8, 2020 for Thailand-based bloggers to preview more than just sun, sea
and sand, but an island full of vivid impressions and fascinating history.This includes the visits to new
exciting places highlighting the legacies of Phuket’s early Chinese settlers,
sea gypsies, and traditional trades like Ban Ar-Jor Museum and Homestay, a
mansion built by a wealthy Chinese settler in 1936 that has been restored to
its original splendor, floating lobster farm operated by sea-gypsies and
ancient Chinese shrines.According to Christopher Lau, one
of the participating bloggers, said: “Phuket is a destination that may seem
overrated and known for only island hopping. Well, that’s wrong. I just did a
quick trip exploring some of the history of Phuket including staying in the
first hotel in all of Phuket in Old Town. It was an experience I would
recommend for any travelers to Phuket — to really know the history of the
largest island in Thailand. It will be worth anyone’s time!”Registration for TBEX Asia 2021 is
now open at tbexcon.com.Thailand: Redefine Your Business EventsExperience the Extraordinary with Our Extra CareRelated Pic : https://we.tl/t-SSUziiZpIj #####About TCEBA LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND’S MICE INDUSTRYEstablished in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
(Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of
the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop
business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions,
exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner,
TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill
the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand
to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the
country’s strategic industries and national economy. For further information, please contact: Corporate
Image and Communication Department Thailand
Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) Ms. Parichat
Svetasreni Tel: + 662 694 6000 Email: parichat_s@tceb.or.th Ms. Ananta
Leekasem Tel: + 662 694 6000 Email: ananta_l@tceb.or.thMr. Chakrapong Pongwecharak Tel: + 662 694 6000 Email: chakrapong_p@tceb.or.th