Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) through its Connections Plus 2011, aims to inspire confidence among tourism and MICE industry players worldwide, of its ability to attract and organise business tourism in the country. Main focus of the campaign is on Thailand’s renowned hospitality, the countless business opportunities available and myriad of amazing destinations in the country.

The bureau recently organised a familiarisation trip, bringing media from target markets across Asia and Europe, in an effort to show the media of business in the country, as well as new MICE developments in Thailand. The trip is one of the activities under the Connections Plus 2011 marketing campaign that strives to boost the country’s business events industry. At the same time officially announced Hua Hin as its new luxury destination to the world.

Media Hosted Stay and Site Inspection of St Regis Bangkok

Opening Ceremony of Connections Plus 2011

Welcome Reception at Royal Orchid Sheraton

Press Conference on Connections Plus 2011

Networking Lunch at IMPACT Convention Center

Dinner at Praya Palazzo

Bangkok City Tour and River Cruise

Media Hosted Stay at Asara Villa Hua Hin and Site Inspection

Corporate Social Responsibility Programme – Building Clay House for the Khok Chang School Kindergarten

Business-to-Business Meeting and Theme Party at the Sea Front of the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace of Old Hua Hin

Khun Suprabha Moleeratand of TCEB welcoming guests to the Connections Plus 2011 theme party at Old Hua Hin.

The evening began with a business-to-business meeting among invited delegates from Asia and Europe. This proceeded with a theme party and cultural show.

Returning to Bangkok from Hua Hin by Train

Lunch of Thai cuisine onboard the train was prepared by Blue Elephant Restaurant of Bangkok.

Connections Plus Farewell Dinner Organised by TCEB