by Imtiaz Muqbil, Travel Impact Newswire
London’s Heathrow airport is losing is European hub status to Frankfurt and Paris will need to boost connections with cities in Asia and numerous other “emerging market” cities if it hopes to narrow the gap, according to an economic research paper published on September 30.

Just before the most important MICE Tradeshow IT&CMA in Bangkok ( this week 3.-7th. of oct.) opens the doors and with this special issue Tourism-Insider Joachim Fischer recommended hotels and destinations in Thailand for MICE events memorable.

TCEB conducts “Connection Plus 2011”to endlessly inspire success with a ‘chic & charming’ MICE destination. Successfully positioning the Thai MICE industry on the world stage, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, (TCEB), announced “Hua Hin” as one of the five carefully selected luxurious destinations, in its latest MICE marketing initiative, especially designed for untapped niche markets.

This historic town is certainly worth a day or two’s visit from Hua Hin. It is some 80km north and is easily reachable by bus, taxi or train. The journey takes around an hour.

Eco-chic means more than a sound laundry policy at Let’s Sea® Hua Hin Al Fresco Resort believes that holidaymakers never take a break from their concerns about global warming and the environment. The resort is therefore committed to being as ‘green’ as possible and stresses the need to think beyond minimizing daily laundering of towels.Management is leading the way by working onsite and remotely as opposed to maintaining a Bangkok head office for occasional use. ‘Green’ issues and education are also raised with staff who are then asked to practice what they learn at home.

Asara Villa & Suite Hua Hin Beach, is a beachfront 5-star hotel located at Hua Hin Soi 5 on Petchakasem Road, right before the entrance to Hua Hin town. The hotel is also close to Hua Hin airport and is easily accessible by road, taking merely 2-hour drive from Bangkok.