Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) to Move from Nonthaburi to Chiang Mai in 2016

The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+), which normally takes place every year in Nonthaburi, just north of Bangkok, is to move to the charming city of Chiang Mai in 2016.

To be held between 8-10 June 2016 at the Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre (CMECC), the event will bear the theme of “Smile with Us”.

Organised annually by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the TTM+ is Thailand’s largest annual B2B tourism and travel trade event.

“The time is right for TTM+ to be moved to another location. Chiang Mai is perfectly suited because it is the closest Thai city to our neighbours in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) with a new convention centre and superb hotel facilities to accommodate all the guests,” said Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor. “The emergence of Myanmar as a major tourism destination, plus the improving transportation connectivity in the GMS will further enhance the appeal of the entire area, giving buyers and media a chance to explore the many emerging new products and services.”

TAT is expecting 400 buyers from 50 countries to attend the event in 2016.

The registration fee for hosted buyers is US$300 (9,600 Baht). For non-hosted buyers, the fee for foreign delegates is US$200 (6,400 Baht) and local delegates US$100 (3,200 Baht). It is also possible to register on-site for a fee of US$150 (4,800 Baht).

Applications are open until 15 March 2016.

The registration fee for exhibitors is 30,000 Baht for early bird participants before 15 February 2016. After that, the rate will rise to 35,000 Baht.

Mr. Yuthasak said, “This event will be right in line with the TAT strategy to enhance the marketing profile of the secondary destinations in Thailand and the GMS and better distribute jobs and income around the region. It will also be an excellent opportunity for the excellent range of tourism products; such as, health and wellness centres, ecotourism resorts and national parks to market themselves.”

Registrations for buyers and sellers are now open.