GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TÜV Rheinland Greater China (hereinafter referred to as "TÜV Rheinland"), an international independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, has signed a project cooperation agreement with the Guangzhou Huangpu District Government. The agreement announces the investment in constructing the TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center in the Guangzhou Development Zone.
The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both parties, including Xian Yinsong, Mayor of Huangpu District, Guangzhou; Chen Chao, Secretary-General of the Management Committee of Guangzhou Development Zone; Xia Bo, President of TÜV Rheinland Greater China; Richard Wang, General Manager of the TÜV Rheinland Greater China Government Relations; and Geoffy Yin, Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland Guangdong.
The TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center project involves a total investment of approximately RMB 150 million and a planned construction area of about 20,000 square meters. It will establish a one-stop testing and certification technical service platform, R&D center, and capability center. The facility will include comprehensive testing laboratories for new energy vehicles and intelligent connected vehicle components, robots and intelligent commercial equipment, smart home appliances, lighting appliances, light industrial machinery, low-altitude aircraft, new materials, and electronic components. It will also enhance management system auditing, supply chain quality and sustainable development assessment services, and set up a professional technical talent training center to support the transformation and upgrading of low-carbon, sustainable, and intelligent manufacturing industries.
Upon completion, the center will deliver internationally recognized full-chain services—including inspection, testing, certification, assessment, consulting, and training—to strategic emerging industries in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. This will help local enterprises strengthen their international market competitiveness and advance the internationalization of industrial technical standards.
At the signing ceremony, Xian Yinsong, Huangpu District Mayor stated that TÜV Rheinland, a leading international testing, inspection, and certification organization, has been deeply established in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area for over 30 years, with profound technical expertise and global resource advantages. The investment in the TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center is a key initiative for Huangpu District to promote deep integration between advanced manufacturing and modern services. The Huangpu District Government will provide full support for the project's construction in accordance with laws, regulations, and relevant policies, offering comprehensive assistance in policy support, resource coordination, and approvals to facilitate early completion and operation.
That afternoon, Xia Bo attended the Guangzhou High-Quality Development Conference, themed "Promoting Industry and Commerce in Tandem for Deep Integration and Synergistic Development of Manufacturing and Service Industries." As a major initiative in the opening year of Guangzhou's 15th Five-Year Plan for high-quality development, the conference outlined pathways to revitalize industry through trade and vice versa, detailed plans for integrating the two sectors, and mobilized government and enterprise efforts to explore new paths for industrial transformation, accelerate new productive forces, and strengthen the industrial foundation for Guangzhou's modernization.
In his address, Xia Bo remarked: "Guangzhou Development Zone and Huangpu District, known as the 'Pearl of the Bay' in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, serve as the main battlefield for the real economy and the core engine for technological innovation. As one of the earliest international testing and certification organizations to establish a presence in the Guangzhou Development Zone, TÜV Rheinland has greatly benefited from its superior business environment and efficient government services. The launch of the TÜV Rheinland GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center marks a significant milestone in TÜV Rheinland's development in China and reflects our firm commitment to rooting in Huangpu and serving the Greater Bay Area. Going forward, TÜV Rheinland will continue to act as an 'external brain' and 'bridge,' supporting Greater Bay Area enterprises in achieving stable and sustainable growth amid global industrial chain restructuring, and jointly driving high-quality regional economic development."
This cooperation further deepens TÜV Rheinland's strategic presence in China and exemplifies Guangzhou and Huangpu District's ongoing efforts to optimize the business environment, focus on developing new productive forces, and promote integration of industry and commerce. It will bring new professional impetus to building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area into a world-class bay area and city cluster.
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TÜV Rheinland Signs Cooperation Agreement with Guangzhou Huangpu District Government to Establish GBA (Guangdong) Operation Center
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Legendary Belgian electronic music festival to take place on 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley Pattaya with six stages and iconic global productions, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination
BANGKOK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces Tomorrowland Thailand, confirming the festival's first full-scale Asian debut on 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province. The legendary Belgian electronic music phenomenon will bring its full-scale production to Thailand, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination and strengthening global confidence in Thailand as a premier host of international events.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, "The arrival of Tomorrowland in Thailand is a proud milestone for our country. It reflects strong international confidence in Thailand's ability to host world-class experiences, while giving us a powerful platform to showcase the warmth of Thai hospitality to the world."
The TAT Governor presided over the official announcement, joined by Mr. Nat Kruthasoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, together with Mr. Adirek Un-Osoth, Vice Governor of Chon Buri Province, Mr. Bruno Vanwelsenaers, Chief Executive Officer of WEAREONE.world, and Mr. Laurent De Greef, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Thailand.
Mr. Nat said, "TAT is advancing Event Marketing as a strategic pillar to strengthen Thailand's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination by securing leading global events for the Kingdom. Hosting Tomorrowland Thailand marks a proud milestone as the first full-scale Tomorrowland festival in Asia. Thailand is fully prepared with world-class transport and tourism infrastructure, reliable public utilities and internationally accredited healthcare services. Tomorrowland Thailand will drive high-value tourism, engage a new generation of global travellers and contribute to balanced, sustainable long-term economic growth."
Tomorrowland Thailand will be presented under the global theme Consciencia, connecting the editions in Belgium, Thailand and Brazil within a single narrative universe. The concept reflects six core human emotions — wonder, love, anger, happiness, desire and sadness — expressed through music, stage design and immersive storytelling.
The three-day festival will feature the full Tomorrowland experience across six spectacular stages, welcoming music fans from around the world. The legendary Mainstage will headline the programme, while iconic stages such as CORE and Freedom will be presented in Asia for the first time. A new exclusive stage concept will debut exclusively at Tomorrowland Thailand.
To enhance visitor convenience, integrated Hotel Packages will be offered, including accommodation, a three-day Full Madness Pass and dedicated shuttle transfers between hotels and the festival site.
Hotel Packages will go on sale on 28 February 2026 at 16.00 Hrs. via the https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/th/welcome/ platform.
General ticket sales will commence on 7 March 2026 at 16.00 Hrs., with four ticket categories available: WorldWide Ticket Day Pass, Comfort (VIP) Pass, Full Madness Pass and Full Madness Comfort (VIP) Pass.
TAT projects annual attendance of approximately 50,000 visitors per day, generating no less than 1.426 billion Baht in direct visitor expenditure and an estimated overall economic impact of approximately 5.3 billion Baht. The festival is expected to stimulate sustained growth across hospitality, transport, services and the wider creative industries.
Further details, including the official artist line-up, will be announced in due course through Tomorrowland Thailand's official communication channels, including Website: thailand.tomorrowland.com; Instagram: TomorrowlandThailand; TikTok: @tomorrowland_thailand; Facebook: thailand.tomorrowland; and X: TMLthailand_
Legendary Belgian electronic music festival to take place on 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley Pattaya with six stages and iconic global productions, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination
BANGKOK, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces Tomorrowland Thailand, confirming the festival's first full-scale Asian debut on 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province. The legendary Belgian electronic music phenomenon will bring its full-scale production to Thailand, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination and strengthening global confidence in Thailand as a premier host of international events.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said, "The arrival of Tomorrowland in Thailand is a proud milestone for our country. It reflects strong international confidence in Thailand's ability to host world-class experiences, while giving us a powerful platform to showcase the warmth of Thai hospitality to the world."
The TAT Governor presided over the official announcement, joined by Mr. Nat Kruthasoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, together with Mr. Adirek Un-Osoth, Vice Governor of Chon Buri Province, Mr. Bruno Vanwelsenaers, Chief Executive Officer of WEAREONE.world, and Mr. Laurent De Greef, First Secretary of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Thailand.
Mr. Nat said, "TAT is advancing Event Marketing as a strategic pillar to strengthen Thailand's position as a World Class Event Hub Destination by securing leading global events for the Kingdom. Hosting Tomorrowland Thailand marks a proud milestone as the first full-scale Tomorrowland festival in Asia. Thailand is fully prepared with world-class transport and tourism infrastructure, reliable public utilities and internationally accredited healthcare services. Tomorrowland Thailand will drive high-value tourism, engage a new generation of global travellers and contribute to balanced, sustainable long-term economic growth."
Tomorrowland Thailand will be presented under the global theme Consciencia, connecting the editions in Belgium, Thailand and Brazil within a single narrative universe. The concept reflects six core human emotions — wonder, love, anger, happiness, desire and sadness — expressed through music, stage design and immersive storytelling.
The three-day festival will feature the full Tomorrowland experience across six spectacular stages, welcoming music fans from around the world. The legendary Mainstage will headline the programme, while iconic stages such as CORE and Freedom will be presented in Asia for the first time. A new exclusive stage concept will debut exclusively at Tomorrowland Thailand.
To enhance visitor convenience, integrated Hotel Packages will be offered, including accommodation, a three-day Full Madness Pass and dedicated shuttle transfers between hotels and the festival site.
Hotel Packages will go on sale on 28 February 2026 at 16.00 Hrs. via the https://thailand.tomorrowland.com/th/welcome/ platform.
General ticket sales will commence on 7 March 2026 at 16.00 Hrs., with four ticket categories available: WorldWide Ticket Day Pass, Comfort (VIP) Pass, Full Madness Pass and Full Madness Comfort (VIP) Pass.
TAT projects annual attendance of approximately 50,000 visitors per day, generating no less than 1.426 billion Baht in direct visitor expenditure and an estimated overall economic impact of approximately 5.3 billion Baht. The festival is expected to stimulate sustained growth across hospitality, transport, services and the wider creative industries.
Further details, including the official artist line-up, will be announced in due course through Tomorrowland Thailand's official communication channels, including Website: thailand.tomorrowland.com; Instagram: TomorrowlandThailand; TikTok: @tomorrowland_thailand; Facebook: thailand.tomorrowland; and X: TMLthailand_
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TAT announces Tomorrowland Thailand full-scale Asian debut in December 2026
