Laos,
the host country of ATF TRAVEX 2013, has captured the industry’s attention.
Delegates around the world are excited by the destination for the event being Laos and are keen to see Vientiane gearing up for the task at hand. Laos will host the 32nd instalment of ATF in Vientiane, the capital of
Lao PDR, from 17 to 24 January.
ATF TRAVEX will take place from 22 to 24 January at the Lao
International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao ITECC), one of the
most prestigious shopping and recreational centres in Vientiane. Situated on the Mekong River,
Vientiane is the economic centre of Laos. It is
celebrated for its ecotourism, Buddhist culture and food. This is the second
time that Vientiane
will be hosting the event.
In a statement to the TRAVEX secretariat, Professor Dr.
Bosengkham Vongdara, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Laos said, “This is an exciting time for Laos’ tourism
industry and we are honoured to host ATF 2013. Since we last hosted ATF nine
years ago, Laos
has grown in infrastructure and facilities. Through ATF, we will do our best to
contribute to strengthen and build an ASEAN community by 2015, as adopted and
promoted at ASEAN summits by the region’s leaders.”
Mr. Saly Phimpinith, Director-General, Tourism Marketing
Department at the ministry, also spoke about the facilities in Laos
and added, “We are adding about 300 rooms this year to our existing capacity of
about 3000. We also wish to give ATF TRAVEX delegates a glimpse of this simply beautiful
country through the pre-show city tours and post-show tours.”
ATF TRAVEX 2013, the 3-day travel trade mart component of the
ASEAN Tourism Forum is a showcase for the largest contingent of ASEAN
destination products and services. TRAVEX has recorded strong interest and
rapid take up rate early in its registration process. With eight months to go,
the event has reported sales of more than 140 booths till date. Buyer
registrations have hit a record high of 310 registrations, a whopping 40% more as
compared to the same time last year. Some 70 leading international media have
also registered early.
This early interest is attributed to the ATF TRAVEX’
continued success in delivering quality business leads and industry information.
ATF combines business appointments, an education component and numerous social
functions. Held in a sprawling exhibition hall, the business appointments will encompass
the majority of delegates’ schedules over the three days.
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The ASEAN Tourism Conference (ATC) – the educational component
of ATF – will feature sessions by industry veterans, which will engage the
audience through presentations and panel discussions on the major trends, and
issues affecting ASEAN tourism today.
The social and networking events at ATF will continue to
offer delegates the opportunity to create new contacts within the industry in
relaxed and unique settings such as the popular golf game, late night functions
or the hosted luncheons and dinners.
For more information, program updates and to register for
ATF 2013, visit www.atflaos.com
ATF 2013
ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) is a cooperative regional effort to promote the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region as one tourist
destination. ATF TRAVEX is the longest-running annual ASEAN
leisure travel trade event, showcasing the largest contingent of ASEAN
sellers. This annual event involves all the tourism industry sectors of the 10
ASEAN member nations: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,
Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar,
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam.
Each year the hosting of ATF is rotated among the member
countries. Lao PDR will host ATF 2013 and is all geared up to welcome over 1,500
delegates which includes more than 400 international buyers and 100
international media. ATF 2013 marks the 32nd anniversary of this event since
its inauguration in Malaysia
in 1981.
2013 TRAVEX
Dates: 22 to 24 January 2013
Venue Lao
International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao ITECC)
TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd, 1 Science Park Road, 04-07, The Capricorn,
Singapore Science
Park II, Singapore 117528, Tel: (65) 6395
7575, Fax (65) 6536 0896
Organiser Website: www.ttgasiamedia.com
Event URL: www.atflaos.com
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