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 was founded in 1984 as a non profit organisation. TICA plays a crucial role in promoting Thailand for MICE, meetings, incentives and conventions.
Ms Tantiprasertsuk, who has served TICA for more than 30 years, including as Vice President, brings a wealth of industry experience, a commitment to sustainability and a collaborative attitude to her role. Her appointment highlights Dusit International’s continued contribution to Thailand’s tourism and hospitality industry through strong leadership, values-driven engagement and a track record of more than three decades.
Ms Tantiprasertsuk said, “I am incredibly honored to take over the role of President from my previous position as Vice President of TICA.” “At Dusit I have always felt proud to be a Thai representative on the international stage. Now, in my role as TICA president, I am also privileged to lead efforts to promote Thailand as a top-notch MICE destination. Together with partners from the public, private and foreign sectors, I’ll work to make sure Thailand is top of mind among organisers.
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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.
She stated that her goal for TICA was the same as for Dusit. “We won’t just keep up with competitors—we will lead them.”
Ms Tantiprasertsuk replaces Mr Sumate Sudasna Ayutthaya as TICA president. He served in that position for 16 years. She is inspired by his visionary leadership and committed to maintaining TICA’s good reputation, while promoting transparency, professionalism, empowerment of future leaders, and preserving TICA’s strong reputation.
Her appointment joins a growing number of Dusit executives who have made significant contributions to the industry on both a regional and global level.
Chanin Donavanik is Vice Chairman and Chair of the Executive Committee of Dusit International. He also serves as Honorary Advisor for the Thai Hotels Association and President of the Thai Hotels Standard Foundation. Former President of ASEAN Hotel and Restaurant Association and Advisory Board Member.
As Executive in Residence of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University he continues his work to promote responsible tourism and educational initiatives throughout Southeast Asia.
Ms Suphajee Suthumpun Group CEO of Dusit International is a Member of School International Advisory Board of School of Hotel and Tourism Management of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the International Hotel Investment Forum Asia (IHIF), a leading platform for investment in hospitality, where she provides strategic insights that help shape the future for hospitality across Asia-Pacific.
Dusit Hospitality Education is also a major contributor to the hospitality industry. It has been training professionals in this field for more than 30 year. 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.
Dusit Thani College’s students participate in prestigious global events, including WorldSkills Lyon 2020, the Rising Star Hotelex China International Young Chefs Competition 2030, and Startup Thailand League. The college also hosts academic forums around the globe. 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.
“From executive leadership to professional training, Dusit International continues to lead by example—driving innovation, upholding good governance, and uplifting the Thai hospitality industry on the global stage,” said Ms Suphajee Suthumpun. We encourage our employees to make a contribution outside of our organization. And we are thrilled that Ms Tantiprasertsuk as the President of TICA is going to continue to promote these values and advance Thailand’s status as a leading global destination for MICE.
