Beauty Conferences in Thailand

Thailand's conference scene leans towards wellness and the future of the industry. These are the gatherings where spa directors, hoteliers, skin experts and brand founders sit down together to share ideas, rather than walk a show floor.

The standout this season is the Global Wellness Summit, which marks its twentieth anniversary in November at Angsana Laguna Phuket. The same resort hosts BEING each September, a free one day programme of talks, education and business meetings for the wellness community. In Bangkok, the Destination Deluxe Awards and Wellness Summit brings talks and an awards evening to the Four Seasons on the Chao Phraya River each September, with a focus on luxury spa, skincare and aesthetics. For a more commercial angle, Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN runs a conference programme on aesthetics, skincare and makeup alongside its trade halls each June at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Each conference is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can choose the one that fits your goals and book your place.

Bangkok or Phuket

Your trip depends on the event. Bangkok conferences are easy to reach from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center has its own station on the MRT Blue Line. The Four Seasons sits on the riverside in the Charoen Krung area, where taxis and river boats are the simplest way in. For the Phuket events, fly into Phuket International Airport; the Laguna resorts lie on the island's west coast, a short drive away.

Booking your stay

At resort conferences, much of the networking happens over breakfast, by the pool and at evening receptions, so staying at Angsana Laguna or a neighbouring Laguna hotel keeps you close to the conversation. In Bangkok, Sukhumvit and the riverside both work well as a base.

Getting the most from a Thai conference

• Check how to register early, as summit places are often limited and some programmes ask you to apply.
• Plan the sessions you want to attend before you arrive, then leave space for meetings.
• Pack light, breathable business wear for the heat, plus a layer for cool meeting rooms.
• Add a day for treatments; experiencing Thai spa culture first hand is part of the learning.