TCEB welcomes international sailors to a victory dinner reception at the Phuket King’s Cup 2016

Tuesday 13 December 2016 10:13
The third day of the 30th Phuket King's Cup Regatta under Royal Patronage came to a close with the race day three dinner receptions and prize presentation hosted by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), strategic partners to the 30th Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2016. Over 1,500 international sailors, VIPs and participants from over 30 countries enjoyed networking and the relaxed atmosphere, quality food and drinks provided by Katathani Phuket Beach Resort, Phuket.

The strong support from Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau helps to grow the reputation of the Regatta and promote Phuket as the MICE hub of ASEAN, in line with Phuket's policy to make this province a 'World Sports Paradise.' Through these efforts, Phuket will continue to bolster its strengths in attracting notable sporting events such as golf, tennis and beach volleyball.

Puripan Bunnag, Director - Domestic MICE - Department of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau or TCEB, said, "It is really part of our core mission to elevate the MICE industry of the Andaman Cluster to a world-standard level. We already benefit from having great hotels and resorts, function centers and transport infrastructure; plus of course Thailand's strategic geographical location in ASEAN. The organization has recognized the potential of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta to align with its 5-Year Master Plan which aims to promote Phuket as a regional hub for corporate and organizational tourism."