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47 meetings & conventions • mcmag-asia.com their doors in the capital, planners won't be hard-pressed to find a slew of promotions and discounts to help stretch their budgets. Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok offers over 400 newly-renovated and spacious guestrooms (a number of which are currently being updated) along with 3,400sqm of meeting space. The ballroom includes a 7.3m-high ballroom which is able to accommodate up to 1,000 delegates. There are currently two promotions available at Swissotel Le Concorde for MICE planners. One offers a 10% commission on accommodation for MICE planners, while the Swiss Plus Program Member programme offers points for spend on accommodation and events. Located right in the city centre, Plaza Athénée Bangkok has over 28 flexible meeting spaces totalling 5,600sqm, with some even able to accommodate cars. With a recently revamped lobby, the hotel can cater to a wide range of needs. For planners looking to up their eco game, the hotel was the world's first ISO20121 certified hotel and also has a Sustainability Event Management System certification for planning and delivery of sustainable meetings. Their 'Triple Choice' offer, available until September, offers perks that include 5% off the master-billed rooms, triple points on eligible revenue, and complimentary rooms (one for every 25 up to maximum of 10 per event). A Royal Méridien Hotel, Plaza Athénée Bangkok is nestled under the Marriott/ Starwood brand, so on top of the SPG Pro offering, planners can get credit toward elite status for eligible meetings or events they plan as well as all travel booked for delegates. The Business Essence package available at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld is on offer through the end of the year and offers unlimited in-room high-speed Internet access, a full buffet breakfast, laundry and pressing services, and hotel credits. The package also includes late checkout and a welcome drink. Clockwise from bottom: Plaza Athénée Bangkok and its Atheneum meeting room and Grand Hall