Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk has been appointed Vice President – Operations and Government & Business Relations at Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) in Bangkok
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is pleased to announce that Ms Prachoom Tantiprasertsuk, Vice President - Operations (Central & Southern Thailand) and Government & Business Relations, has been appointed President of the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) for the 2025-2026 term.
TICA, a non-profit organisation established in 1984, plays a vital role in promoting Thailand as a preferred destination for meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE).
With more than three decades of service to TICA, including her most recent role as Vice President of TICA, and a distinguished track record in Thailand's MICE sector, Ms Tantiprasertsuk brings deep industry insight, a firm commitment to sustainability, and a collaborative spirit to the role. Her appointment highlights Dusit International's ongoing contribution to advancing Thailand's tourism and hospitality landscape through strong leadership and values-driven engagement.
Drawing on Dusit's four core pillars of Dusit Graciousness—Service (personalised and gracious), Locality (uniquely linking guests with the local community), Well-Being (delivering wellness experiences beyond the spa), and Sustainability (social, economic, and environmental)—Ms Tantiprasertsuk intends to integrate these values into TICA's national MICE strategy.
Ms Tantiprasertsuk takes the helm from Mr Sumate Sudasna Ayutthaya, who served as TICA President for 16 years. Inspired by his visionary leadership, she is committed to preserving TICA's strong reputation while continuing to promote transparency, professionalism, and the empowerment of future leaders.
Her appointment adds to a growing list of Dusit executives making meaningful contributions to the industry at both regional and global levels.
Dusit's industry contributions also extend through Dusit Hospitality Education, which has been nurturing hospitality professionals for over 30 years. Beginning with the launch of Dusit Thani College in 1993, the company's education portfolio now includes Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School and The Food School—Bangkok-based institutions that equip students with internationally relevant skills.
Students from Dusit Thani College regularly participate in prestigious international events such as WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the Rising Star Hotelex China International Young Chefs Competition 2025, and the Startup Thailand League, while also hosting global academic forums. Recently, the college welcomed the Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) for a seminar on "Sustainable Transformations in Asia Pacific"—further reinforcing Dusit's role as a thought leader in responsible tourism.
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