Bangkok Climbs ⁣to 7th in Global Convention Rankings

Updated June 14, 2025
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Bangkok’s role ⁣ as⁣ a premier destination for international conventions is solidifying, achieving 7th place ⁤globally in the latest ICCA rankings. This represents a critically important leap from 15th ​position in 2023. ⁢The roles ⁤of Thai cities in the meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) ⁣industry are expanding, with⁣ a record 13 ⁣cities‍ now featured in the rankings, making Thailand the top convention destination within ASEAN.

Thailand hosted 158 international conventions in 2024, securing 25th place worldwide and 5th in the Asia-Pacific region. Bangkok alone hosted 115 of these events, boosting its reputation​ in ‍the MICE sector.This improved ranking has attracted increased ​interest from ⁢international associations, further enhancing Bangkok’s appeal as a host city. The city’s diverse offerings⁤ play a crucial role in ​attracting these events.

Puripan Bunnag, from the Thailand ⁢Convention and Exhibition bureau (TCEB), expressed his enthusiasm for ​the performance of Thai cities. He emphasized the ⁤importance of continuously improving operational standards​ to meet the evolving demands of the market.

⁢ ⁣TCEB’s ongoing efforts aim‍ to position Thailand as a premier destination for ⁤MICE events, leveraging ‍its unique cultural settings for memorable experiences,” Bunnag said.
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What’s next

TCEB plans to continue enhancing Thailand’s infrastructure and ⁣services to attract even more international conventions, further solidifying its position as a leader in the global MICE ​industry.