Supakorn Vejjajiva, CEO of Post International Media Co., Ltd. organised “Forbes Thailand Forum” on the topic of “2015: Will Thailand Turn the Corner?” at Dusit Thani Hall, Dusit Thani Bangkok. This brought together an eclectic mix of highly successful operators of medium to large enterprises from both Thailand and beyond, and it was a great platform where business leaders mingle, make connections with interested entrepreneurs, business owners and valued readers of Forbes Thailand.

Enhanced options for air travellers flying between Scandinavia and the UAE. Agreement deepens Etihad Airways’ partnerships with European carriers. Agreement expands SAS partnerships with Middle Eastern carriers. Frequent Flyer agreement to benefit airlines’ programs and their members.SAS, Scandinavia’s leading airline, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, are set to begin codeshare operations and provide customers with enhanced travel options between Scandinavia and the UAE.

ITB World Travel Trends Report: foreign trips by Europeans at record levels.Increase in international arrivals in Europe.Further growth expected in 2015
Travel-hungry Europeans are defying local crises and political unrest, having undertaken record numbers of trips this year. Compared to last year, in 2014 the number of foreign trips rose by three per cent, reaching a new record. According to the ITB World Travel Trends Report, conducted by IPK International and commissioned by the world’s leading travel trade show, destinations such as Greece, Spain and the UK profited from this boom.

TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau) as the Thai government’s official flagship body for the MICE sector, a core part of TCEB’s mission is to offer support to premier events such as this. In the fiscal year of 2014 (October 2013-September 2014), Thailand welcomed about 920,000 overseas MICE visitors generating total revenue of £1.59 billion or €1.99 billion. As a top 10 source market contributing to the vibrancy of Thailand’s business events industry, during the first three quarter of 2014 fiscal year, the UK & Europe markets continue to show significant growth both in terms of visitor number and revenue.

All is set up to hold the twentieth edition of MITM AMERICAS, Meetings & Incentive Travel Market and sixth edition of CULTOURFAIR, International Cultural Travel Fair in Puebla, Mexico, from December 3rd to 5th, 2014.
MITM Americas is the oldest international and interactive MICE fair in the whole American continent and Caribbean which, same as CULTOURFAIR, change venue yearly. From the twenty editions of MITM Americas, this is the first time it takes place in Puebla and the sixth it is celebrated in Mexico.

NEW TOP HOTELS BY INTERNATIONAL CHAINS WILL ARISE IN THE CAPITAL JAKARTA AND IN BALI. The tourism is growing worldwide – and provides more and more overnight stays by foreign guests in Indonesia. During the next six years, the number of international tourists in the island kingdom should increase up to 20 million (nine million arrivals in 2013). Additional top hotels by international chains are required. According to surveys of TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the worldwide leading provider for global b2b hotel data, currently 110 new first class and luxury hotels are in the pipeline (with a total of 22,000 rooms). The additional demand of new hotel rooms in top categories, market experts estimate up to 100,000.