Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt starred in a video message that will be submitted to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) to highlight the capital’s readiness to host the ICCA Congress 2023 from November 12 to 15.

In collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Bangkok has been selected to host the international event to showcase the city’s capability as a regional hub for international-standard meetings and conventions, Chadchart has said.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

The event will highlight the unique charms and diversity of Bangkok that have made it a preferred destination among business and leisure tourists worldwide, he added.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

ICCA is an international organisation dedicated to improving the standard of conventions by exchanging information among members and promoting the organisation of international conventions worldwide.

Established in 1963, the ICCA is headquartered in the Netherlands and currently has over 1,000 public and private agency members from over 100 countries.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

Its members in Thailand include the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, and Impact Arena.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

Each year, the ICCA Congress attracts over 1,000 representatives from member agencies. The event is also joined by about 100 executives and representatives from leading organisations and associations in related industries.

Since Thailand joined ICCA in 1974, it has been selected to host the annual congress twice. First in Bangkok in 1984 and then in Pattaya in 2007.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November

Chadchart said at least 2,000 foreign nationals and about 200 Thais are expected at this year’s event, which will be the 62nd ICCA Congress.

Joining the ICCA and hosting ICCA Congress is crucial to Thailand and Bangkok, as the association is the major global agency in ranking countries based on their capacity to host international conventions.

The ranking is also used by the World Economic Forum as an indicator for each country’s competitiveness in the tourism industry, Chadchart added.

Bangkok showcases readiness to host convention congress in November