IT&CMA
and CTW Asia-Pacific 2012 delegates had a power packed day at Bangkok
Convention Centre as business appointments commenced. Buyers from
around the world flooded the exhibition hall to meet with exhibiting
companies from across Asia-Pacific.
The
registration desk also saw a steady stream of Trade Visitors
registering for the show, minutes after the registration opened. With
choc-a-bloc appointment schedule sheets, delegates are happy with the
quantity and quality of their appointments.
“Very
serious buyers, I’m really excited about this show!” and “…my
schedule is so full, I have no time to think; Just the way I like it”
are some of what the delighted exhibitors are saying at the
exhibition floor.
Buyers
at the event are similarly pleased with companies exhibiting this
year. Said buyer Ms. Hema Chhabria, Proprietor of In-Time Travel,
India said, “We are getting into the MICE space, handling small
groups of high-end clients and offering customised service solutions
to meet their needs. IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific offers us a
great platform to source for destinations and services that fit the
bill.”
Mr.
Ben Gosman, President of Free Style Incentives, Netherlands said,
“This is my fifth time at the event. This is a good show for me and
a great platform to meet up with industry friends and suppliers. The
show is always well organised.”
IT&CMA
Seminars and CTW Asia-Pacific Conference
The
education component of the event also goes into full steam as the
IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific seminars and conference commenced.
These sessions are scheduled in a way that allows delegates to attend
them without it interfering with their business appointments.
Seminar
Session 1, ‘The Relevance of Associations for the Meetings
Industry,’ kicked off the IT&CMA learning sessions. With the
strengthening role of associations in Asia-Pacific, this well timed
seminar covered the importance of standardisation in the association
industry across the world.
The
CTW Asia-Pacific conference also began today with the simultaneously
held sessions, ‘Where the Airline Challenges and Opportunities Are’
and ‘Strategic Meetings Management Programme (SMPP): A Global Case
Study on Cisco Systems.’ The day also featured two sessions
covering Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and hotels respectively,
titled, ‘Sound TMC Solutions for MNCs in China’ and ‘Can Your
Hotel Programme Be in Better Shape.’
CTW
Asia-Pacific this year has a revised format. With focus on creating
value and providing more comprehensive content, these sessions,
previously an hour long, are now 1.5 hours in duration. Today’s
sessions were conducted by 12 leading professionals from the
industry.
Media
Briefings
Thai
and international media heard from leading organisations such as
Global Business Travel Associaiton (GBTA), Thailand Convention and
Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Airports of Thailand (AOT), Asian
Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB), Egyptian
Tourism Office and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today. During
these exclusive half hour sessions, these NTOs and Corporates shared
information on their upcoming MICE and corporate travel projects.
Networking
Highlights:
- Luncheon by Presenting Destination Hong Kong – Asia’s World City
Buyers,
corporate travel managers and media attended the luncheon hosted by
Meetings and Exhibitions Hong Kong (MEHK) and TTG Events. Open to
hosted delegates and invitees only, the luncheon was a hit amongst
delegates who were able to network during the lunch hour.
- IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific Jubilee Dinner – The Best of Two Worlds
Hosted
delegates were treated to a Malaysian feast featuring authentic
Penang cuisine, courtesy of the evening’s hosts, Penang Global
Tourism and TTG Events.
- Late Night Function: Heavenly Bangkok
Jointly
hosted by TTG Travel Trade Publishing and The Westin Grande Sukhumvit
Bangkok, the late night function will allow event delegates to wind
down and party the night away at Altitute@The Westin Grande
Sukhumvit.
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