IT&CMA and CTW 2010 pre-show activities begin today, providing delegates with oppurtunities to learn , to network and, to enjoy the sights and sounds of Bangkok. These activities were organized to coincide with the first day of event registration. A total of 2.340 delegates from around the world are expected to attend the event at Central World Bangkok.

Meanwhile more than 150 IT&CMA and CTW 2010 delegates who will be exploring Bangkok today, have an option of four tour itineraries that include: cycling around Bangkok, visiting the Flower Market and Temple of memory, the Dusit Zoo and enjoying the City´s spa and wellness facilities.

On Rose Garden Golf Course at the Rose Garden Riverside, some 31 golf enthusiasts, made up of hosted travel managers, media and organizers, are also talking the opportunity to network at a friendly golf game. Separately, the IT&CMA and CTW 2010 line-up of partner events also begin today ( 4th. of October) This includes the 4th. Asia For Asia Summit, organized by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau ( TCEB). Senior representatives from various sector´s of both global and the Asian meeting industry will convene to discuss issues relating to the industry´s challenges and opportunities.

Tomorrow´s ( 5th. of October) partner events include the Breakfast briefing bei ICCA, the Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus( AACVB) meeting and IMEX-MPI- IT&CMA Future Leaders Forum 2010 – supported by TCEB and Thailand Incentive and Convention Association ( TICA).

At this years event 780 exhibitors from 304 companies and from 38 countries are providing their products to 483 Buyers and Corporate Travel Managers from around the world ( 54 countries). They have booked 5.500 square metres. 151 Conference Delegates from 22 countries participating and 142 media from 35 countries cover the event.

Tourism-Insider is this year also Media Partner again and editor-in-chief Joachim Fischer is in Bangkok to cover the IT&CMA 2010.