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THAI INDIAN WEDDING A SSOCIATION

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As the industry continues to
develop in calibre, the more
people will begin to recognise
Thailand as a wedding destination

with immeasurable opportunities. “

There are also various concerns plaguing the local market
that need to be overcome. It has come to the association’s
attention that an increasing number of vendors and venues
have begun to take advantage of an Indian wedding’s
extensive budget, choosing to overcharge clients on hall
rentals, kitchen rates and other overhead costs, as well as in
the interest of commission. There have also been instances
of double standards where stakeholders have separate price
lists for families planning an Indian wedding.

These issues have the potential to damage the long-term
relationship between stakeholders and clients, while also
impacting Thailand’s overall reputation. Therefore, the
association aims to put more focus into resolving these
The association also provides a platform of standardisation concerns in order to sustain the industry’s image, while
by identifying and addressing overarching issues, as well also focusing on improving hygiene practices and codes of
as offering arbitration support in challenging situations. conduct in a bid for standardisation.
In addition to these efforts, this year TIWA is broadening
its horizons by providing more training opportunities than Globally, Thailand is already celebrated for its value for

ever before, in order to guarantee that individuals who money, year-long tropical climate, five-star accommodations
are involved in the business of weddings have a detailed and world-class hospitality. However, with an increase
understanding of the sheer size and complexity of an Indian in transparency and the continued efforts of TIWA and
marriage. These opportunities will include networking everyone involved in this blossoming sector, we can work
events, practical workshops, MasterClasses and training towards establishing Thailand as the ultimate Indian wedding
programmes, all of which will also assist new stakeholders in destination. One that offers all pieces of the puzzle when it
entering this lucrative market. comes to turning your wedding dreams into reality.

TIWA will also continue to support local and global events
that are targeted at the Indian wedding market, such as
the International Convention of the Wedding Fraternity
(ICWF). These platforms see wedding industry professionals
from all around the world participating, and allow TIWA,
alongside Thailand-based wedding stakeholders, the golden
opportunity to showcase their goods and services on a
global stage, as well as help promote Thailand as an Indian
wedding destination with a great deal to offer.

However, with substantial growth also comes immense
potential for improvement. As the market continues to
expand, the association encourages stakeholders to
remain open to evolving, while making sure their business
policies are constantly adapting to ever-changing
industry trends. Moreover, in order to improve the
Thai-Indian wedding industry’s global image, both local
and international stakeholders need to be able to work
collaboratively to ensure a seamless business experience
for everyone involved.

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