From Experience to Inspiration
"From Experience to Inspiration" Welcome Reception for the Signature Thailand Fam Trip for Long-Haul Markets Ubon Ratchathani Candle Procession Festival 2026
Wednesday, 29 July 2026 @Centara Ubon Ratchathani
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Arrival at the designated area (Lan Khwan Mueang on Uparat Road)
Fam Trip participants from Europe and the Americas experience the Ubon Ratchathani
Candle Procession Festival from the designated VIP procession viewing area.
Transfer to Centara Ubon (Arranged individually by respective TAT overseas offices)
Registration for Welcome Reception
Local Cultural Experience & Workshop Activities
Networking among media, influencers, travel trade partners, and TAT
representatives
Programme Commences
Introduction and Welcome by MC (5 min)
Opening Show "Rhythms of Isan, Spirit of Ubon"(5-7 min)
Opening Remarks (5 min) by Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor,
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Thailand Tourism Update (15 min) "What's on in Amazing Thailand" by
Ms. Denduen Luengcheng, Executive Director of Advertising and Public.
Relations
ㆍKeynote Talk "From the Mekong to the World: Unlocking Ubon
Ratchathani and the Mekong's Tourism Potential " (30 min) by
Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Former Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand
From Experience to Inspiration: An exchange of perspectives and insights
from international media/influencers, travel trade partners and tourism
stakeholders on the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival and opportunities to
elevate Thailand's signature cultural events on the global stage. (20 min)
Group Photo Session
Networking Lunch Reception, featuring live Isan-inspired music
End of Programme
Dress Code: Smart Casual (Thailand-inspired Attire)
The Americas, Middle East, and Africa Market Division
As of 26 June 2026
