Centara Grand at CentralWorld Opens in April In this issue of IT&CMA and CTW Update e-newsletter, we're happy to bring you news of the opening of Centara Grand at CentralWorld. This five-star hotel is fully integrated with the state-of-the-art Bangkok Convention Centre - the official venue of IT&CMA and CTW 2008 - as well as with world class shopping and entertainment facilities within the giant CentralWorld complex. In April 2008, the much-awaited completion of Centara Grand at CentralWorld will see it operating some of its facilities including 120 bedrooms, the business centre, Sky Lobby and outdoor swimming pool. Also in full swing is the hotel's signature restaurant 'Ginger' which is set to be Bangkok's newest and most stylish dining outlet serving modern Japanese, trendy Chinese and traditional Thai dishes in a stunning setting. And raising the bar for 24-hour dining is 'The World' restaurant, out to satisfy those hunger pangs at all times of the day! Whether it’s for an energising breakfast, a business lunch, a family dinner, or that wicked midnight snack, The World brings you specialties from all corners of the globe. To top it all off, your dining experiences at both Ginger and The World will come complete with magnificent views of the city skyline! We hope you enjoy reading the rest of our newsletter. For more information on the latest programmes, please click on these links: IT&CMA Programme CTW Asia-Pacific Programme   No. 2/08, April 2008   New Associations Lend Support Looking for Creative Marketing Opportunities? Roadshows in Key Cities Hosting Programmes Now Open 16th IT&CMA and 11th CTW Asia-Pacific 7 - 9 October 2008 Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd 6 Raffles Quay #16-02 Singapore 048580 Tel: +65 6395 7575 Fax: +65 6536 0896 Email: itcma@ttgasia.com; ctw@ttgasia.com

 

New Associations Lend Support Singapore Suppliers Join The Singapore Gifts Association (GAS) will support the Gifts & Premiums (G&P) Showcase this year by attracting its members to participate at IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific. Into its third edition, the G&P showcase is the perfect opportunity for manufacturers and exporters of G&P to profit from the million-dollar corporate, incentive travel and meetings (corporate / motivational / association meetings) markets. G&P exhibitors will meet two potential markets for their products - hospitality and travel industry suppliers with a demand for incentives and promotional products for their marketing, as well as international buyers and procurement executives who are responsible for planning/buying meetings, incentive travel, business travel and conventions. Wooing American Buyers: American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) Endorses the Doublebill As the world's largest association of travel professionals, the support of American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) will benefit IT&CMA and CTW in reaching out to its wide base of international members, especially North American buyers.   Looking for Creative Marketing Opportunities? Want to stand out from the crowd and effectively reach out to your target audience at IT&CMA and CTW 2008? The organiser provides a wide range of creative marketing opportunities for exhibitors to capture the attention of buyers, travel managers and the media. NEW! Global Media Zone The all-new Global Media Zone is an area within the exhibition hall dedicated to showcase our media partners, and where they can display their publications and conduct interviews. The lounge is also open to all delegates as a rest area between meetings and for them to browse the publications of our media partners. The Global Media Zone will be a high-exposure area to all Media delegates at IT&CMA and CTW 2008; this is also where they will be served light snacks and refreshments. The sponsor can enjoy opportunities of corporate branding and display of literature in the facility area, together with an option to organise appropriate activities. Website Banners As a primary source of the latest event information, the IT&CMA and CTW website is the ideal platform for exhibitors to broadcast their marketing messages. A range of website banners are available for exhibitors' booking. CTW Asia-Pacific 2008 Passport Ideal for reaching out to corporate travel managers, the CTW Passport will be given to each of them for keeping track of their business appointments throughout the event. The Sponsor will enjoy the privilege of having its logo and message printed on this highly visible collateral. For more information on these and other creative marketing opportunities, please contact Ms. Elaine Ang at email: elaine.ang@ttgasia.com.   Roadshows in Key Cities The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will be organising a series of roadshows for destination promotion to trade buyers around the region. Thailand is the host destination for the region's premier travel trade shows IT&CMA and CTW Asia-Pacific. Find out how you can be hosted as a buyer or travel manager to attend the annual combined MICE and business travel event of the year. TCEB Roadshow in Singapore Date: 27 May 2008 Venue: Swissôtel Merchant Court TCEB Roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 29 May 2008 Venue: Prince Hotel Kuala Lumpur TCEB & TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) Roadshows in Korea Date: 10 June 2008 Venue: Seoul Date: 12 June 2008 Venue: Busan Hosting Programmes Now Open Buyers, Corporate Travel Managers & the Media Can Now Register for Hosting IT&CMA and CTW 2008 invite bona fide buyers, corporate travel managers and the media to apply for the respective hosting programmes.  Register online today and find out if you qualify for complimentary flight & accommodation* to attend the Doublebill! *Terms and conditions apply. Buyers Hosting Programme Online Registration Corporate Travel Managers Hosting Programme Online Registration Media Hosting Programme Online Registration
IT&CMA and CTW | TTG Asia Media Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use ©Copyright TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd 2008