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Business Events Thailand TCEB introduce 3 highly recommended rooftop bars

“Rooftop Bar” is one of the great choices for MICE travellers who are looking for a meeting spot with a laid-back atmosphere and good live music which can help strengthen bonds in any conversations. It is a venue where MICE travellers can also experience the stunning night sky view of Bangkok, one of the most vibrant MICE cities, in a relaxing mood.

Today, TCEB would like to introduce you to 3 highly recommended rooftop bars that all MICE travellers will undoubtedly like in Bangkok, the hosting city of APEC 2022.

Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar
Let’s start with “Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar”, a rooftop bar on Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit which is the luxurious landmark in the heart of Thonglor. The proper rooftop bar is perfect for dining and enjoying the picturesque 360-degree Bangkok cityscape. It covers three floors, where the dining zone is located on the 45th floor of the bar. In which, the fusion cuisine will be served, along with a variety of food and a specially made mocktail drink from the bar. The 49th floor is the top floor which allows everyone to enjoy the beautiful view of the high-rise buildings in the Phrom Phong and Thonglor. On a sunny day, MICE travellers will be able to see the Chao Phraya River even if it’s quite far away as well.

CRU Champagne Bar
We would like to invite all MICE travellers to have a glass of champagne while enjoying the unique 360 panoramic views of Bangkok skyline at “CRU Champagne Bar”, one of the highest champagne bars in the world. CRU Champagne Bar is located in the Centara Grand Hotel, Central World, where MICE travellers can embrace a view of the city’s sunset while appreciating the champagne bubble and drinking all night long in a modern atmosphere with a wide variety of drinks.

Seen Restaurant & Bar Bangkok
Located on the AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, “Seen Restaurant & Bar Bangkok”, a rooftop bar that offers more than just luscious cuisine, provides the city skyline and Chao Phraya river in a 360-degree panoramic view, featuring with lights from Asiatique’s enormous Ferris Wheel and the Krung Thep Bridge. MICE travellers can stop by and have a glass of wine here in an exclusive surroundings under the flickering lights.

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Essential Thailand travel tips Everything you need to know

Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is the world’s 50the largest city bordering with Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The country has a maritime border with India and Indonesia through the Andaman Sea, and with Vietnam via the Gulf of Thailand.

Theoretically, Thailand is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, however, due to the unstable political situation, the country has been turned into a military dictatorship for the past several years. 

Basic facts:

The capital: Bangkok

Population: 69.43 million (2018 census)

Official language: Thai

Writing system: Thai (Abugida system)

Currency:  Thai Baht (THB)

Do you need a visa?

Generally speaking, visitors coming to Thailand must have a visa obtained from one of the Thai diplomatic missions unless they are from a visa-exempt country or can get it on arrival. Currently, citizens of 64 countries and territories can travel visa-free to Thailand, while citizens of 18 countries can get a visa on arrival. Check this document for a detailed list

Those who can apply for a visa on arrival can stay in the country for 15 days, while others are given a 30-day stay period. Only the citizens of five countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea, and Peru) can stay in the country for 90 days. 

Most of those visas are extendible except for those obtained upon arrival. Those citizens who can get a visa on arrival can apply for an e-visa, however, there are only certain checkpoints that can issue the e-visa including Chiang Mai, Phuket, and both of Bangkok’s international airports.  

Is Thailand safe to travel to? 

One of the most frequent Thailand travel tips I am asked is how safe the country is. Generally, it is very safe to go to. There are few scamsthat lots of foreigners fall for, however, if you do your research and read about them, you’ll be fine. 

There are few incidents of petty crime as elsewhere to general precautions apply here as well –  always be attentive and keep your belongings at sight. 

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In terms of your health safety, it’s always a good idea to have proper travel insurance to cover unexpected incidents. I recommend SafetyWing as one of the most budget-friendly services.  

Best time to visit Thailand

Thailand has two seasons that greatly affect the cost of your travel and how much you’d like to travel around. If you are a budget traveler and want to avoid the crowds, then plan your travel to Thailand in the monsoon season that falls from May till October.  

Even though the weather is rainy most of the time, the prices for accommodation, flights, and various activities do drop. It should be noted that due to the rain, you might not be able to visit particular places or do some activities, but the rainfall lasts only for a few hours. 

For those of you who want to have perfect sunny days to do island hopping, plan their honeymoon in Thailand, or visit various cities without worrying about the rain and bad weather, plan your trip during November to April – the dry season. This is the time which also brings lots of tourists, the warm temperatures, and low humidity.

 

Thai festivals to attend: 

  • Songkran, Thai New Year celebrated as a water fight – April. Here’s your perfect guide for surviving Songkran
  • Loy Krathong lantern festival all over the country – dates vary 
  • Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai – November 
  • The Vegetarian Festival in Phuket – October 

Wonderful sightseeing cruise around Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – Silvija Travel Tips

The shimmering bay of Ha Long with its magnificent limestone formations was the perfect setting for the start of my Vietnam adventure.  When I arrived in Ha Long Bay I boarded the wonderful Heritage Line boat “Jasmine” for a 2-day trip to exploring this unique beauty spot.

First day, when the boat set sail into the Bay we have been acquainted with the facilities onboard.A delectable buffet lunch with a feast of choices was served in the restaurant. Savored our first hours in Halong Bay on the boat by simply letting for eyes wander around the scenery.

We arrived to the area of Cua Van, a floating shing village. From here we started to explore a cave, named Tien Ong, and the floating shing village. Tien Ong is the most recently explored cave, Showing evidence of human civilisation dating back to 10,000 – 8,000 BC. The cave is just 5 meters above sea level, 50 meters deep and covers 1,000 square meters.

The voyage continued to the shing village. With a small bamboo boat rowed by the local people we have moved around in the calm sea of this secluded area and got an insight into the village life

After returning to the boat we sailed to the overnight mooring area Luon Bo. During this time Halong Bay revealed its most magnificent beauty – called the “blue hour”.

Second day for early risers tea, coffee and pastries was available in the dining room. A Tai Chi class was offered on the sundeck to ease mind and muscles.

The boat sailed to Ti Top Island. By tender boat we arrived to  this little landmass in the Bay. We had climbing up to the hill to the top of Ti Top Island from where we had stunning views over Halong Bay. It takes 400 stone steps up and about 20 minutes to the top with great panoramic views.

Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many tourists, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless Days

IPW Orlando 2022 Registration Open – Silvija Travel Tips

IPW Orlando 2022 registration is officially open for all categories. U.S. Travel Association’s IPW is the travel industry’s premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the United States.

Sign up for the monumental IPW event, where you can conduct face-to-face business meetings and participate in unforgettable networking and evening events at some of Visit Orlando‘s most iconic theme parks. 4-8 June 2022.

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ASEAN Tourism Forum 2022, Preah Sihanoukville, Cambodia – Silvija Travel Tips

The Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia has re-announce that Cambodia is ready to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum in Preah Sihanoukville, which will now be held from 16th – 22nd January 2022 under the theme “ASEAN – A Community of Peace and Shared Future” toward tourism recovery and reopening our region in a more resilient, sustainable and responsible future.

Cambodia Bay and Preah Sihanouk Province are well known as the Rising Star in the Southwest by the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Organization. Furthermore, it is one of the fastest developing tourism attractions and investment cities in the country. As the smooth implementation of Covid-19 vaccination and new normal protocols are in place, Preah Sihanoukville will be a safe venue.

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“Dublino konferencijų centras” – Silvija Trave TIps

“Dublino konferencijų centras” (The Convention Centre Dublin) – apdovanojimų pelniusi MICE susitikimų ir paskatinamųjų kelionių vieta 

 Dublino konferencijų centras (CCD) neseniai laimėjo aukso apdovanojimą už „Geriausią užjūrio konferencijų centrą“ „M&IT Industry Awards 2020“ renginyje, vykusiame Londone „Evolution“, Battersea parke.  „CCD“ laimėjo apdovanojimą šioje kategorijoje jau 10 metų iš eilės.  Už „M&IT pramonės apdovanojimus“ balsuoja žurnalo „Susitikimai ir paskatos“ skaitytojai.  Renginio vieta įveikė didelę penkių pagrindinių konferencijų centrų, įskaitant „Bella Center Copenhagen“, „CCIB Barcelona“, „RAI Amsterdam“ ir „Monaco“ Grimaldi forumą, konkurenciją.

 Taigi, kuo ypatinga ši apdovanojimų pelniusi MICE vieta.  „CCD“ profesionalų komanda privertė atsisakyti išskirtinių paslaugų. CCD yra tikrai ikoniškas pastatas iš vidaus ir išorės kurio architektūra yra ypatinga ir išskirtinė.

 Ar tai būtų MICE renginys, intymi konferencija 50-ies žmonių susitikimui , ar tarptautinis kongresas su 5000 dalyvių , ši vieta tinkama visiems .CCD  pasaulinės klasės konferencijų centro dizainas, turintis stulbinančią daugiapakopę sėdimų vietų auditoriją, šešias parodų sales ir įvairių posėdžių kambarių bei salių asortimentą, puikiai tinka rengti dideles ir mažas konferencijas, kongresus ir MICE  įvykius.

 Šias susitikimų erdves papildo šešios erdvios, lengvai užliejamos fojė, idealiai tinkamos registracijai ir tinklo priėmimams, taip pat pokylių salės talpinančios iki 3000 svečių.

Čia yra 22 daugiafunkciai kambariai, kuriuos galite pasirinkti iš CCD aukštos kokybės konferencijų salių, surengtindaugybę įvairių konferencijų renginių, įskaitant pardavimo konferencijas, metinius visuotinius susirinkimus, produktų pristatymus, tarptautinių asociacijų konferencijas, įmonių konferencijas, taip pat partijų politinius ir vyriausybės renginius. 

 CCD – pasaulinio lygio konferencijų vieta Airijos sostinės centre.  Įsikūręs “Docklands”, tik 15 minučių nuo Dublino  oro uosto, miesto,  finansų ir technologijų centro, CCD yra ypatinga vieta tinkama apsvarstyti artimiausius tarptautinius susitikimus ir skatinamąsias keliones (MICE)

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Virtual IT&CM Asia 2021, Bangkok, Thailand -Silvija Travel Tips

IT&CM Asia 2021 is the leading international MICE event centred in the Asia-Pacific region will this year be a Virtual event taking place between the 28th and 30th September 2021.
ITCMA and CTWA 2021

The event programme engages regional and international industry suppliers and buyers at the forefront of MICE growth opportunities for the Asia-Pacific markets and beyond. In addition to business, education and networking opportunities IT&CMA 2021 features dedicated platforms designed around the interests of MICE niche segments.

Co-hosted with CTW Asia-Pacific the event is Asia-Pacific’s Only Doublebill Event in MICE and Corporate Travel, IT&CMA is part of the IT&CM Events series organised by TTG Events, a business group of TTG Asia Media.

To Register for the event visit: www.itcma.com

Bangkok Symphony of Life portrays the beauty of Bangkok in a time-lapse video. Displaying the cityscape and architecture from dawn till dusk, awakening into its world’s famous nightlife, Bangkok city breathes beauty through the day like no other.

Lietuvę žavingame Monake nustebino kavos puodelio kaina – Silvija Zalepugiene www.delfi.lt

Riga home to the Baltics biggest conference Hotel – Silvija Travel Tips

Riga, Latvia’s capital, is a city that has enthralled locals and tourists for centuries. Its picturesque old town, complete with its collection of Art Nouveau buildings and informative museums, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Visitors, whether they arrive for business or pleasure, should be sure to visit some of the city’s most impressive landmarks, including Riga Castle, situated on the bank of the River Daugava, and the Freedom Monument, commemorating those who died during the Latvian War of Independence.

Those looking for somewhere to stay when exploring Riga’s many highlights would be wise to consider Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, the biggest conference hotel in the Baltics. The hotel’s location in the city centre means the most popular sights are just a few minutes walk away, while the onsite leisure facilities, including a spa centre and casino, ensure that there’s plenty to do without even stepping foot outside the hotel.

Corporate travellers staying at the hotel will have access to a conference and event centre that is more than 3,661sq m in size and has 16 adaptable, state-of-the-art meeting rooms capable of hosting 2,500 people. Conference rooms are fitted with high-speed internet, a top-quality sound system and HD projectors.

With 571 rooms and suites, the Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel has enough different types of accommodation to ensure all travellers are catered for. Even so, the Radisson Hotel Group has more to offer, boasting seven hotels within Riga. Clearly, it’s not just the city’s wonderful landmarks that will leave visitors spoilt for choice.

Link to the Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel

Savaitgalis Nicoje: moters patarimai, keliaujantiems į pietų Prancūziją – Silvija Zalepugiene

Travelling to Thailand will not be the same – Silvija Travel Tips

Visitors to Thailand will feel the change, the new norms which we now all have to practice. Travelling to Thailand will not be the same. Nature has so much to offer. The happiness, the bliss, the fulfilled experiences still await and unchanged. Thailand working from its hearts, getting ready to welcome visitors back.

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IT&CMA Learning Festival – Silvija Travel Tips

IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific partnered with ICCA, IMEX, PCMA, and SITE – four of the industry’s biggest associations and trendsetters for its brand new learning festival DDFI.

Slated as the first knowledge segment of the 3-day double-bill event, the inaugural festival featured four parallel themes close to the hearts of industry professionals, each helmed by one of its content partners. Themes ran concurrently over 3 hours – across different locations at the official venue Bangkok Convention Centre on:

Open to all delegates, DDFI featured interactive workshop-style sessions centred on a variety of curated case studies and inspiring stories by personalities and brands passionate about Community and Sustainability; Innovation and Enterprise; Professional Advancement and Well-Being; and Mentorship and Future Leaders.

Organisers and content partners are experienced pre-and/or post-event excursions to local business featured in these sessions as part of a cultural immersion objective to tangible learning at DDFI.

Attendees were invited to ditch the corporate wear and come dressed down in their smart casual attire for a thematic, interactive and unrestricted inspiring learning experience.

Meet The Content Partners and their Themes

To Register visit: www.itcma.com

U.S. Travel’s IPW Returns to Las Vegas, Sept 18-22, 2021 – Silvija Travel Tips

The U.S. Travel Association has announced that its annual trade show, IPW, will next be held in Las Vegas from Septeember 18-22, 2021. Last year’s IPW, scheduled to convene in Las Vegas on May 30, 2020, was forced to be cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The previously scheduled 2021 host city, Chicago, agreed to step aside for next year and will assume the host mantle in 2025.

“This is incredibly welcome good news amid the serious challenges facing the travel industry, the country and the world,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow. “Cancelling IPW 2020 was difficult though clearly necessary call and our future host cities came together to achieve a win-win outcome for the future of the event.”

Dow continued: “As we look to recover from this health emergency and the resulting economic crisis, it is fitting that we will be able to hold IPW in Las Vegas, a city that epitomizes the economic power of travel and tourism. We are deeply grateful to Chicago, which had one of the most successful IPWs in recent memory as a first-time host in   2014, for their flexibility, generosity and collaborative spirit.”

Other future host sites—Orlando in 2022, San Antonio in 2023, and Los Angeles in 2024—remain unchanged.

IPW is the country’s leading international inbound travel trade show, driving $5.5 billion in future travel to the United States. At IPW, travel buyers (including international tour operators, wholesalers and receptive operators) meet face-to-face with sellers of U.S. travel product (representing accommodations, destinations, attractions, retail, transportation companies and more), transacting business that would otherwise be generated only through an exhaustive number of around-the-world trips.

Another serendipity from the reshuffling of dates: IPW 2021 will be held in the newly constructed West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

“Thank you to the leadership at the U.S. Travel Association for inviting Las Vegas to host its IPW 2021 trade show,” said Steve Hill, CEO/President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Like many of our industry colleagues, we are anxious to   contribute to the travel and tourism recovery efforts, and know that IPW bringing travel trade decision-makers from across the globe together is an important step in that process.”

“Brand USA is honoured to serve as the Premier Sponsor for the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW. As the nation’s destination marketing organization, IPW offers Brand USA the biggest stage and brightest lights to showcase our collective success to a global network of key industry stakeholders,” said Christopher Thompson, Brand USA President and  CEO. “We look forward to the opportunity to reconnect with industry friends and remind the world about all of the diverse destinations and amazing experiences across the   United States. We will see you back in Las Vegas in 2021.”

“This important decision was a collaboration between U.S. Travel and Choose Chicago. Having the privilege of hosting IPW in June of 2025 in Chicago will be a tremendous opportunity for us and our partners,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Choose Chicago. “Equally important, we look forward to travelling to Las Vegas next year to continue our partnership and engagement with the global travel community.”Download Media

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