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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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First Asian MICE Cruise Conference Launches At IT&CMA 2018 – Silvija Travel Tips

IT&CMA 2018 will debut the region’s first-ever Asian MICE Cruise Conference on 18 September as part of the show’s 3-day business, education and networking programme.

Confirmed key opinion leaders taking the stage include:

Dream Cruises’ President and Crystal Cruises Asia’s Managing Director, Thatcher Brown

Royal Caribbean Cruises’ Managing Director Angie Stephen

Worldwide Cruise Associates’ Co-founder and President, Steve Bloss

Genting Cruise Lines’ Senior Vice President – International Sales, Michael Goh

Silversea Cruises’ Vice President, Corporate & Incentive sales, Freddy Muller

Princess Cruises’ Southeast Asia Director, Farriek Tawfik.

Karen Yue, Editor of TTGmice and Group Editor of TTG Travel Trade Publishing said, “The cruise industry is booming and MICE is undoubtedly the next big thing for the sector. Market leaders are already capitalising on the potential, while many are still coming into the game. TTGmice is proud to put forth this first and only platform of its kind in the region – an open conversation with the world’s leading cruise executives.”

Kicking off IT&CMA’s education highlights on its first day, the half-day event will run from 0830 to 1430 hrs at the Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld. The event will feature a CEO Cruise panel discussion and an experts’ exchange on making the case for MICE cruises, among other sessions. There will be networking opportunities at a hosted breakfast, coffee break and luncheon.

Darren Ng, Managing Director of TTG Asia Media said, “As a pioneer in the MICE industry, TTG is always at the pulse of key developments impacting the profession. Cruise offers a huge playing field for its many stakeholders, where its potential rests on the immense collaboration between the private and public sector across verticals and geographies to ensure that the right policies, infrastructure, facilities, producs and services are in place.”

Organisers expect 400 regional MICE stakeholders relevant to the cruise sector to attend, with at least half of attendees comprising of buyers covering corporate incentive, meetings and events, incentive trips, luxury travel, associations and academics. Hotels, resorts, airlines, destination management companies, government representatives from national tourism organisations, convention visitor bureaus and ports, and media professionals will form the remaining audience profile.

According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) 2017 Asia Cruise Trends, cruise capacity across all metrics (number of ships, voyages, operating days and passengers) has increased significantly since 2013 with greater uptrend expected in the foreseeable future. Asia remains at the heart of this growth with passengers from this region quadrupling over 5 years. Last year, passenger capacity was estimated at 4.24 million.

While leisure cruise demand has seen a revival, the concept of cruises as an appealing and viable option for business events is still relatively new. Shared panelist Tawfik of Princess Cruises, “Today, there is low awareness among organisers and companies that MICE events can be organised easily and held successfully onboard cruise ships. As a possible budget-saving, all-inclusive alternative to hosting a meeting at a luxury resort, cruises also offer plenty of interaction and teambuilding opportunities, as well as a unique experience to give delegates that “wow” factor, such as waking up in a new country every day while only needing to pack and unpack once. The advantages of a MICE event at sea are endless.”

Bloss of Worldwide Cruise Associates echoes the perspective that greater exposure is needed for MICE cruises, he said, “As a collective, we strive to foster understanding of what a modern cruise ship is, and make purchasers aware of how to buy cruises while embracing cruises’ different terms and requirements. Today, there are over 55 cruise lines, some 400 ships plus 100 new ships in the pipeline. It is possible to have an unbiased all-in-one cruise shopping experience with options that extend globally.” In addition to being part of the inaugural conference’s panel, the organisation is also exhibiting under IT&CMA’s cruise cluster.

IT&CMA 2018 will be held from 18 – 20 September 2018 at the Bangkok Convention Centre, CentralWorld. It is co-located with the CTW Asia-Pacific – The Leading Corporate Travel Management Conference for the Asia-Pacific.

For more information, log on to www.itcma.com www.corporatetravelworld.com