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Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

EventMB

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. A total of 13 million visitors are predicted for its first year of operation and 130 events are currently being negotiated. The expanded Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) is scheduled to open in September.

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7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More

Smart Meetings

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. He previously held sales positions at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.

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Heather Seasholtz’s Unconventional Path to Personal, Professional Fulfillment

PCMA Convene

Last year, I went to Bangkok for the last GloPro. It was inspiring to hear about the culture of Bangkok, learn what our Thai counterparts experience when they come to Convening Leaders, and gain insights on how we plan and how they do business, [as well as different] cultural differences and perception.

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Asia Pacific Organization Aims High With Revamp of Event in Australia

PCMA Convene

Crowley said the program will feature a range of TED-style presentations that cover topics such as cross-culture negotiation strategies, the importance of diversity in innovation, and the future of technology. Four small teams will compete in the challenge. This presents a way to keep the calendar full of new insights all year long.”.

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How to Plan Your First Hybrid Event in 2022

Eventtia

If your hybrid event is physically hosted in New York and an attendee in Bangkok, Thailand wanted to live stream the event, then we’d have to take into account the fact that Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of New York, so it’s practically impossible to find the “perfect” time between the two. Step 5: Building an event team.

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What Is the Meetings Industry’s No. 1 Challenge?

PCMA Convene

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. Hotel negotiations. Climate change.