The Thai MICE industry's main sustainability goals for 2017
After 9 years of sustainability-driven successes, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) sets itself new challenges.
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After 9 years of sustainability-driven successes, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) sets itself new challenges.
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- | Mar 17, 2017
Under the concept of “Innovate and Differentiate,” Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau is set for another year leading the country’s MICE industry to its peak. Here, MICE Capabilities Development Department director Nichapa Yoswee tells us about their main goals for 2017, and how they focus on the primary concern of sustainability.
Nichapa Yoswee
1. To Adopt SDGs
"After the UN announced the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) back in Jan 2016, TCEB has taken it on themselves to introduce the goals to Thai MICE operators, along with ways on how best to implement them and take action over the next 15 years."
2. To Launch the Food Waste Prevention Program
"We’ve had a long journey of successes on the sustainability front, with many initiatives geared at sustainable events and reducing carbon footprint. Now more than ever, we are placing environmental issues first by pushing a new program on reducing food waste which is the primary waste concern in the business events industry. Through targeting areas of waste in the industry, training industry professionals and launching prevention campaigns, we can bring many benefits and cost reduction to the MICE industry and the country as a whole."
3. To Develop the Sustainable Events Professional Certificate (SEPC)
"This year, we aim to improve and implement this international certificate for MICE operators who want to specialize in events that pay attention to environmental, social and economical issues. Those who have completed the course will be able to plan, implement, and report sustainability-focused events. We plan to have our first batch in 2018."
4. To Organize Carbon Neutral Events
"We aim to have more than 10 carbon neutral events this year, which will help to reduce approximately 100 tons of carbon in the country, as a leading example for quality events that don’t harm the environment."
The 6 Pillars of MICE Capabilities Department
MICE Capabilities Development Department's Key Successes
19 venues have been certified with 26 ISOs, making Thailand the country with the most MICE ISOs in the world.
Most MICE International Certification Program graduates in Southeast Asia (586 graduates from 260 organizations so far)
Plaza Athenee: first hotel in the world to get ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management Systems
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Impact Arena: first conference hall in the world to have ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
Home to most education systems teaching MICE curriculums in the world (more than 100 educational institutes)
ASEAN countries voted for Thailand to lead the development of ASEAN MICE Venue Standards (AMVS), based on the success of Thailand MICE Venue Standards (TMVS).
Who is the MICE Capabilities Development Department?
The MICE Capabilities Development Department is determined to significantly strengthen Thailand's MICE industry through content and knowledge management, networking and astute market intelligence. The overall goal is to generate well-trained professionals who are capable of delivering international standards of service while exuding traditional Thai warmth and friendliness. This innovative programme will inspire a new generation of students to pursue a rewarding career in Thailand's rapidly expanding MICE indsutry, while encouraging industry professionals to enhance their management skills. To find out more about the department, visit www.micecapabilities.com. Email: [email protected]
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