In this issue of TICA Update

Message from the Executive Committee  
TICA News
· New Members
· 2008 Convention Promotion Seminar (CPS) & Conventions Exhibition (CONVEX)
· 2008 TICA Awards
· TICA Get-Together Luncheon
· TICA Domestic Incentive and Corporate Meeting Familiarisation Visit

Members' Press Releases
· A Death in the TICA Family: Thomas McNamara, Founder of Ban Rim Pa Group of Companies, Passes On
· 5th Pattaya’s Cross Bay Charity Swim
· Action Superstar Rockin’ Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
· Banyan Tree Bangkok Supports Project To Maintain Buddhism
· Post Tour to Phitsanulok-Sukhothai: 2008 IT&CMA and CTW Delegate
· Recycling the Joy of Christmas: Pathumwan Princess Hotel
· QSNCC Gets a Vibrant New Look

Services Promotion
· 10% Discount for International Relocation & Moving Services for TICA Members and their Customers: Trans-Link Relocation: International Relocation & Moving Services
· Fast Track Immigration Service at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport: Asia Noble
House GmbH & Co. KG
· Journey to the River Kwai: N. S. TRAVEL & Tours Co., Ltd.

Special Promotional Packages
Bangkok:
    · Executive Experience Package: The Ambassador Hotel Bangkok
    · MICE Promotion: Dusit Thani Bangkok
    · One for You: JW Marriott Bangkok, JW Marriott Phuket Resort and      Spa, Courtyard by Marriott Bangkok, Courtyard by Marriott Hua Hin at      Cha-am Beach
    · Pullman Class: Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel & Resort
    · Westin Meeting Renewal: The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok

Phuket:
    · 3 Days/2 Nights Indigo Pearl MICE Package: Indigo Pearl
    · Meeting With A View: Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
    · Rayavadee Meeting Package: Rayavadee

Koh Samui:
    · Just for You: Seize the Day! Book 10, Pay 9! : Renaissance Koh Samui

Hua Hin:
    · Rewarding Events: Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Message from the Executive Committee

TICA News
· Domestic Incentive and Corporate Meeting Familiarisation Visit
· Attending Trade Shows: How to Prepare for Success
· Marriott Resort & Spa Visits TICA
· IFALPA Annual Meeting 2011 Bidding Committee Site Visit

NEW PRODUCT
· the residence 305, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

MEMBERS’ NEWS
· Banyan Tree Bangkok Brings a Little “Asian Magic” to Germany
· Novotel Suvarnabhumi Voted the “Best Airport Hotel”
· Corporate Charity Care®, Asia Noble House

SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL PACKAGES
BANGKOK
· An Evening at The Rose Garden Riverside, Rose Garden Riverside
· Conference Package, United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC)
· Meeting Package, Dusit Thani Bangkok
· Premium Package 2008, Hotel Windsor Suites Bangkok
· Premium Package Meeting @ Novotel, Novotel Bangkok on Siam   Square
· Residential Meeting Package, The Sukhothai Bangkok
· Sofitel Picnic Package, Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok
· Spa Family Package, Millennium Hilton Bangkok
· Super Bonus 2008, Eastin Hotel & Spa Bangkok
· TRIA Meeting Packages, TRIA Integrative Wellness

UPCOUNTRY
Central
    · Meeting Package 2008, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

North
    ·Golf & Spa Package, Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai
    · Pre-winter Package, Suanthip Vana Resort, Chiangrai

South
    ·Meet & Chill Package, Laguna Beach Resort
    ·Mighty MICE Promotion, Maritime Park and Spa Resort
    ·Meeting of Minds, Banyan Tree Phuket
    ·One for you: Book 10, pay 9!, JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
    ·Special Meeting Package, Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort
    ·Meeting Package, Santiburi Golf Resort & Spa
    ·Too Good To Be True Meeting Package, Langham Place Eco
     Resort + Spa Rawi Warin Koh Lanta Krabi

In This Issue Of TICA Update
Message From The Executive Committee

TICA Training Seminars
TICA Corporate Familiarisation Schedule
New Members
TICA News:
  · H.E. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister Of Tourism And Sports At The 3rd      TICA Get-Together Luncheon
   · TICA Corporate Familiarisation Trip: Phuket-Khaolak (24-26 April      2008) & Khao Yai (13 – 15 June 2008)
   · Convention Promotion Seminar (CPC) & Convention Exhibition      (CONVEX2008): 29-30 September 2008
   · TICA Awards: 30 September 2008
   · TICA Appointment

TCEB News
   · ConnectionsPlus

Press Release:
   · The University Of Michigan Alumni Association Welcome Reception:      Banyan Tree Bangkok

Special Promotional Packages:
    - Abkk MICE Package: A-One Bangkok Hotel
    - Apty MICE Package: A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel (Pattaya)
    - Corporate Specials In Pattaya: Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
    - Summer Senses: Evason Hua Hin And Six Senses Spa
    - Meeting Package: Indigo Pearl
    - Meet & Chill Package: Laguna Beach Resort
    - Too Good To Be True: Langham Place Eco Resort + Spa Rawi        Warin Koh Lanta, Krabi
    - Meet In Nature: Le Meridien Khao Lak Beach & Spa Resort
    - One For You ! : Marriott Thailand
    - Meetings @ Hilton Thailand: Millennium Hilton Bangkok,         Hilton Hua  Hin Resort & Spa, Hilton Phuket Arcadia            Resort & Spa
    - Summer Conference Package: Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport      Hotel
    - Meet In A Suite: Pan Pacific Bangkok
    - Corporate Summer Meeting Package: The Peninsula Bangkok
    - “Thank You Program” For Corporate Meetings & Events
    - Planners: The Peninsula Bangkok
    - Royal Meeting Package: Royal Phuket City Hotel
    - Signature Events: Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai
    - Meeting Package: Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort
    - Krabi Meeting Package: Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa      Resort
    - Triple Starpoints: The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
    - Premium Package: Hotel Windsor Suites, Bangkok