Bangkok. Exotissimo Travel, Southeast Asia’s leading Destination Management Company have confirmed 4 MICE bookings for the first half of next year in Thailand, totalling 700 pax and 40 million Baht.
General Manager of Exo Thailand Michael Lynden-Bell said, “Although these bookings were confirmed later than usual they demonstrate that Thailand remains a popular choice of destination with MICE groups and that we can look forward to a busy 2011. Add these 4 confirmed bookings to groups we have already, and we have secured 75% of the business achieved in 2010. The good news is we have many positive pending requests and continue to receive several new requests every day which is encouraging”.
Exotissimo seventeen years of experience in Asia provides them with unique insight in to what is possible in their destinations as well as a finely tuned appreciation of what clients want from their travels. One of the regions best known MICE operators the company have successfully arranged and executed hundreds of events including incentive tours, team-building activities, conferences and exhibitions for clients from all over the world.
He added “Exotissimo’s growth is not only occurring within the MICE sector, our leisure, adventure and luxury business remained strong throughout 2010 and the outlook for 2011 looks positive. In 2010 we started working with several new accounts that have delivered good numbers to Thailand; we are currently in discussion with many new accounts and hope to start working with some of these shortly”
Specialising in bespoke travel throughout Southeast Asia, Exotissimo have launched a number of ground-breaking tours within the region. As product continues to go from strength to strength, the DMC are confident that their niche itineraries and ‘experiential’ style of travel will continue to attract both first time and returning MICE and independent travelers.
Thailand has long been a firm favourite with incentive travellers who are drawn to the abundant choice of world-class restaurants, accommodation choices and quality meeting facilities. Combine these factors with the country’s rich cultural heritage, renowned hospitality and diverse landscapes and it’s not hard to see why Thailand is considered one of the world’s finest MICE venues. Signature features of MICE programs in Thailand include private monk blessings, island dinners, songtaew rallies and tending to an elephant for the day.
