PEACH - Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, Thailand

Over the past decade PEACH has been recognized as one of the leading MICE venues in the world and has hosted a variety of world class events. In addition the centre has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades which can be viewed below:

M.I.C.E Awards

YEAR	AWARD	FROM
2009	“Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel”	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia)
2008	“Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel”	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia)
2005	“Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel”	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia) & PATA
2005	Accolade Award (for PEACH)	CIM Magazine (Australia)
2004	“Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel”	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia) & PATA
2003	"Award of Distinction"	Trade Exhidbition Association of Thailand (TEA)
2002	“Best Meetings & Conventions Hotel”	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia)
2002	Accolade Award (for PEACH)	CIM Magazine (Australia)
2001	Accolade Award (for PEACH)	CIM Magazine (Australia)
2000	Award of Excellent Service (for PEACH)	Thailand Incentive & Convention Association
1999	“Award of Excellent Service”	Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA)

Environmental Awards

YEAR	AWARD	FROM
2009	EIA Monitoring Award 2008	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2007	“Best Green Hotel” Recognition	www.thebestgreenhotels.com USA
2007	Green Planet Award 2007-08	Kuoni Travel, Switzerland
2007	EIA Monitoring Award 2006	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2005	EIA Monitoring Award 2004	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
2005	Green Planet Award 2005	Kuoni Travel
2004	ISO 9001:2000 (initial certification)	TÜV
2003	ISO 14001 (renewed certification)	Management System Certification Institute (Thailand)
2002	Environmental Impact Assessment Award	Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment
2000	ISO 14001 (initial certification)	Thailand Environmental Institute
2000	Environmental Impact Assessment Award	Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment

Hotels & Restaurants Awards

YEAR	AWARD	FROM
2010	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Chrysanthemum Palace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2010	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Rossini)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2010	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Grill Room & Wine Cellar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2010	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Larn Thong & Terrace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2010	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Caprice Restaurant & Bar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2010	“Best Beach Hotel in Thailand”	Zvezda Travel.Ru
2009	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Chrysanthemum Palace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2009	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Rossini)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2009	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Grill Room & Wine Cellar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2009	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Larn Thong & Terrace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2009	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Caprice Restaurant & Bar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2009	“Thailand Tourism Standard” (Hotel Standard Resort)	Ministry of Tourism And Sports of Thailand
2008	KINAREE “Thailand Tourism Award of Outstanding Perfomance” (for Resort Hotel Tourist Accommodation more than 80 rooms)	Tourism Authority of Thailand
2008	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Chrysanthemum Palace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2008	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Rossini)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2008	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Grill Room & Wine Cellar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2008	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Larn Thong & Terrace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2008	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Caprice Restaurant & Bar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2007	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Chrysanthemum Palace)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2007	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Rossini)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2007	“Best of Award of Excellence” (Grill Room & Wine Cellar)	Wine Spectator magazine (New York)
2007	“Best Beach Hotel in Thailand”	Zvezda Travel.Ru
2007	“Best Hotel-Partner 2006” Award	Tez Tour, Moscow
2006	“Travel Hall of Fame” Award	Travel Trade Gazette (Asia)
2006	“Thailand Tourism Award of Excellence” (for convention hotel, Eastern Region)	Kinaree
2004	“Environment Champion” (for Royal Wing & Spa)	TUI AG Environmental Management (Germany)

Testimonials

The Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall has been the preferred conventions and exhibitions venue of several organisations of national and international repute. Since its inception in 1999, PEACH has hosted a number of prestigious events, including the 55th PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Annual Conference, the 46th ICCA (International Congress & Convention Association) Congress & Exhibition and the 67th Skål World Congress.

Hailed by the business partners and media alike as Asia's unique and award-winning combination, PEACH and the 5-star Royal Cliff Beach Resort keep getting positive and encouraging remarks from the top executives, organisers and delegates of various events. Below are a few of such comments that endorse our exceptional facilities and services.

14th Asean Summit and Related Summits, 10-12 April 2009

Mr. Tharit Charungvat
Director General
Department of Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

It has been over a week since I returned from the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Although the ASEAN Summits held there were unfortunately disrupted and had to be cancelled, I wish to express my appreciation to you and your staff for the commitment to excellence which was apparent in all aspects of your service and facilities.

As Director General of the Information Department, tasked by the government to facilitate the work of the press, I can say without hesitation that the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is truly world-class in every way. I was particularly impressed by the attentiveness and professionalism of your staff at every level. They went the extra mile not only to meet, but actually surpass our expectations. Likewise, the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) was everything we could wish for, whether in terms of architecture and physical layout, the comprehensiveness of the facilities, or the convenience of the location. All of this made it pleasant and easy for us to set up and efficiently run the Press Centre, accommodating members of the media from all over the world.

I have no doubt that the foreign delegations attending the Summits were similarly impressed with the Thai hospitality and service that you and your staff represented so admirably. I would therefore like to commend and thank you personally for the efficiency and generosity of spirit shown by you and your entire staff. For anyone considering holding an international conference or simply taking a holiday in Pattaya, I would certainly give the Royal Cliff Beach Resort my highest recommendation.

91st Lions Clubs International Convention, 17-22 June 2008

Mr. Albert F. Brandel
President, International Assn. of Lions Clubs

Everything has been great and everyone has done a terrific job. Everything was perfect and it will give us a wake-up call when we go elsewhere. Of all such annual events that I have attended, this (District Governors-Elect Seminar, 91st Lions Clubs International Convention) has been the best in all aspects where facilities and services are concerned.

The Management and Staff of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH provided us the utmost in service and hospitality. Every detail was well attended to and always with efficiency and graciousness. We will always remember our experience with you fondly. I am pleased to tell you that the enthusiasm and excitement generated by the seminar will continue.

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8th Global Symposium for Regulators, 11-13 March 2008

Mr. Sami Al Basheer
Al Mohshid
BDT (ITU) Directo

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is very grateful to the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) for the excellent service offered during the two ITU events held in March 2008."

"The Global Industry Leaders' Forum (GILF) and the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR), organised by the ITU Development Bureau (BDT) in collaboration with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) of Thailand and the Ministry of Information and Communicatin Technology, were highly successful events and a large part of this success can be attributed to the impressive facilities offered by PEACH, the comfort of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, as well as the efficient and professional service provided by the staff.

46th ICCA Congress & Exhibition 27-31 October 2007

Mr. Leigh Harry
ICCA President

International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) President Mr. Leigh Harry has observed that PEACH and the multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort provided an "exceptional conference experience" to the delegates of the 46th ICCA Congress & Exhibition organised in PEACH in October 2007.

Mr. Harry said, "As the convention centre (PEACH) is located in the same complex just a few paces away from the accommodation, there were no transfer hassles. This was a critically important factor that contributed to the success of the congress (46th ICCA World Congress & Exhibition). The unique combination of a 5-star Resort and a world-class convention centre provided an exceptional conference experience."

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46th ICCA Congress & Exhibition, 27-31 October 2007

Mr. Martin Sirk
ICCA CEO

On behalf of all the ICCA Board of Directors and staff I would like to thank and congratulate Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH for the superb hosting of our 2007 ICCA Congress. This was a challenging event: ICCA’s largest ever event with delegates from more countries than ever before, and extremely high expectations from our delegates who all work in the meeting business.

I can honestly say that I have never experienced so many positive comments from delegates during an event about the standard of service they were experiencing. Everyone spoke enthusiastically about the genuine smiles of welcome by all staff in PEACH and the Royal Cliff Resort. Numerous examples were given of how your team helped with problem and answered any requests for help.

On a professional level, the service standards were top class, especially with regard to the catering events which were amongst the best that ICCA has ever experienced.

PEACH and the Royal Cliff are truly a wonderful combination for a major international event.

67th Skål World Congress, 16-18 October 2006

Mr. Jim Power
Secretary General
Skål International

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Management and Staff most sincerely for the magnificent Congress held in Pattaya between 15 and 20 October 2006.

There is no doubt that the local Organising Committee did a fantastic job, however, I know that their work was made so much easier by the tremendous organization at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. The great organization certainly made our job much easier and the reaction we have received from those who attended the Congress has been very positive indeed.

From the tremendous service in the restaurants to the front of house staff and those who helped us with all the meeting arrangements, all of them were both efficient and courteous. The house-keeping staff also went out of their way to ensure that we were looked after incredibly well.

55th PATA Annual Conference, 23-27 April 2006

Mr. Peter de Jong
PATA President & CEO

PEACH crossed another milestone by successfully hosting Asia-Pacific travel industry’s largest event – the 55th PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Annual Conference – from 23 to 27 April 2007.

PATA President and CEO Mr. Peter de Jong said in a message addressed to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort General Manager Mr. Alexander Haeusler: "You and your many colleagues put on a great show! The food, facilities, the smiles and the service: truly exceptional!"

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ICCA - International Congress & Convention Association ICCA is one of the most prominent organisations in the world for international meetings. Founded in 1963, ICCA represents the main specialists in handling, transporting and accommodating international events and comprises over 800 member companies and organisations in 80 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands and first founded by a group of travel agents, their first and foremost aim was to evaluate practical ways to get the travel industry involved in the rapidly expanding market of international meetings and to exchange actual information related to their operations in this market. With the rapid expansion of the meetings industry, representatives from various sectors of the meetings industry, aside from travel agents, applied for ICCA membership. PEACH has been a member of ICCA since its inception year in 1999.
TCEB – Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is Thailand’s one-stop centre for MICE activities, operating as the country’s official destination marketing organisation in relations to business events. Its focus is directed towards introducing and promoting potential buyers to Thai products and services and securing future MICE businesses through the presentation of formal bids prepared by TCEB. It is the Government’s intention to make Thailand a “top-of-mind” MICE destination in this region and to encourage more active participation from local associations through the bids done to be ‘host’ country for major conventions and congresses. Amongst TCEB’s other roles and responsibilities include providing business leads for the industry, organising cooperative promotions, independent production of high quality destination materials, providing networking and educational opportunities, technical assistance, training and industry development as well as strategies for product development and improvement. PEACH has been a member of TCEB since 1999.
TEA – Trade Exhibition Association The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) is the association of exhibition related business of exhibition organizers, exhibition centres, exhibition stand contractors, freight forwarders and related suppliers dedicated to the promotion and development of exhibitions in Thailand. The Thai Exhibition Association was founded in accordance with the Trade Association Act of 1996, under the supervision of the Trade Association Registrar Office, Bangkok Metropolitan in the year 2007. Among the objectives of the Association are to promote the Association, and the operation and servicing of national and international exhibitions for exhibitors and visitors; to earn revenue for the country by promoting Thailand as a location for national and international exhibitions; to promote international standards of facilities and services for exhibitors; and to strengthen the relationship among members by exchanging information and ideas related to national and international trade exhibitions; to cooperate with the government and the private sector, e.g. organizations, associations, companies and individuals which the Association considers beneficial to our Association. PEACH became a member of TEA in 2008.
TICA - Thailand Incentive and Convention Association A subsidiary of TCEB the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) is an industry body formed by the Thai government and the private sector and that is fully committed to serving decision-makers, organisers and planners to the highest levels at all times throughout the process of conceiving an event through to its completion. Established in 1984, this non-profit organization aims to develop Thailand as a preferred destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions. PEACH has been a member of TICA since 1999.
PATA - Pacific Asia Travel Association Formed over 50 years ago with headquarters in Bangkok, PATA is a global organisation with over 2,500 members comprising 42 Member Destinations and their Airlines, Hotel Groups, Tour Operators and Travel Agents. PATA is the leader, advocate and catalyst for developing Asia Pacific’s travel and tourism industry. Royal Cliff Beach Resort has been a member of PATA for over 30 years.
TAT – Tourism Authority of Thailand The Tourism Authority of Thailand was established on the 18th March 1960. TAT was the first organization in Thailand to be specifically responsible for the promotion of tourism. TAT supplies information and data on tourist areas to the public, publicizes Thailand with the intention of encouraging both Thai and international tourists to travel in and around Thailand, conducts studies to set development plans for tourist destinations, and co-operates with and supports the production and development of personnel in the field of tourism. Since the inception of the first local office of TAT in Chiang Mai in 1968, there are now 22 regional offices throughout Thailand. TAT has also established many overseas offices the first being in New York, which was opened in 1965. During the past 30 years, TAT has since established 15 more offices in different parts of the world. Royal Cliff Beach Resort has been a member of TAT since 1974.
THA – Thai Hotels Association Founded on February 6, 1963 the Thai Hotels Association (THA) was formerly known as the "Thai Hotels Association for Tourists". It was rename the Thai Hotels Association in 1968, composed of leading hotels representing every part of Thailand. All Association Ordinary Member have been approved by the Ministry of Interior. The Association has thus been in existence for over 30 years. To serve arriving tourists in finding suitable accommodation on their first step into the country, THA has set up two counters at Don Muang International Airport's arrival lounge and Domestic Airport's departure lounge. Royal Cliff Beach Resort became a member of THA in 1974.